"Our school is a Title I, urban school in California. Almost half of our population comes from homes in which English is not the first language. Many of our students receive free or reduced lunch. Often these students lack background knowledge of concepts they encounter in reading and on tests. My st...
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"Our school is a Title I, urban school in California. Almost half of our population comes from homes in which English is not the first language. Many of our students receive free or reduced lunch. Often these students lack background knowledge of concepts they encounter in reading and on tests. My students include English learners and struggling readers, grades 1-5.
Help these students build background knowledge! These are kids just waiting to become avid readers and students, but many of them are frustrated, both by reading difficulties, and by lack of understanding of some of the topics they encounter.
We need to build our library of English learner-friendly books, as well as literature to entice reluctant readers. Groups of students will use these book sets for years to come!
Help our students become Book Lovers! They just need to get their hands on the right topic!
We need 30 books such as "Days of the Knights" and "Beastly Tales: Yeti, Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster" that can provide experience through reading.
The cost of this proposal is $162, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ."
Ms. F. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Mar 19, 2008
Dear Vallery, Friends of DonorsChoose.org, Susanne and William,
This is such a wonderful day! I had no idea my project would be funded so quickly. My students will be able to use these books immediately, and will be so pleased to have a range of genres and levels. Many small groups will be able to have access. We are so appreciative, and can't wait to write letters telling you about the discussions and writing that the books prompt.
On behalf of the ELD and Title 1 students at our school, thank you so much!
Ms. F
ELD and Title I resource teacher
On Apr 15, 2008, Ms. F. followed this note with student letters sent via mail to the donor who completed this project, and to donors who gave $100 or more.
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on Feb 23, 2008
