About The Teacher

NAME: Thomas Seery

SCHOOL: Dolgeville Elementary School

CLASS: 5th grade ELA

SCHOOL PHONE: (315) 429-3155 ext. 1106


About The Teacher

I grew up in Saugerties, NY. After graduating high school, I attended 
college. I received a Bachelors of Science in Education/Elementary from SUNY 
New Paltz. I also received a Masters of Science in Education/Special 
Education from SUNY New Paltz. I have worked in the Dolgeville Central 
School District for Five years. I worked three years in the area of Special 
Education. This is my second year teaching fifth grade ELA.

Mission For The Class

1) Increase students comprehension levels
2) Increase reading fluency
3) Practice dictionary skills
4) Review the eight parts of speech
5) Introduce figurative language and devices used in poetry
6) Review story elements such as plot, characters, etc.
7) Prepare students for the 5th grade NYS ELA Exam
8) Introduce a variety of writing techniques such as persuasive, friendly 
letter, compare/contrast, How-to, adventure story, etc.