"I teach second grade in a low income, high needs, large urban area to second language learners.
My students do not have a lot of exposure to poetry, nor do they have the materials available to them to take ownership of the creative process involved in writing poetry. They love to hear poetry read ...
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"I teach second grade in a low income, high needs, large urban area to second language learners.
My students do not have a lot of exposure to poetry, nor do they have the materials available to them to take ownership of the creative process involved in writing poetry. They love to hear poetry read to them, as well as doing their own reading. I would love to turn them into poets.
If the students each had their own journal and pencil set, as well as stencils to share, they would be excited about creating poetry as well as sharing their creations.
YOU can help me ensure that these students know the joy of creating and sharing poetry.
My students need journals, colored pencils, and stencils.
The cost of this proposal is $341, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ."
See Mrs. J.'s class participating in this project!
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Mrs. J. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Jan 12, 2009
Dear DonorsChoose.org Team, Lynda and Chuck Kraemer, J, Eric, Glen, alex, Maura, Laurie, dietmar, Rev, Heather and Erin,
Thank you so very much for funding my project. My students will be thrilled to have their own materials when we do our poetry project. I know from experience that when students are provided with materials, they are more engaged in the projects at hand. I am confident that these children will be more invested in the project because they have all that they need to be successful. I am now even more excited about this year's Poetry Project and Slam.
I really appreciate your help.
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Erica S. (volunteer)
on Nov 30, 2008
Verified the cost of the requested supplies and posted this project.
Ryan G. (associate)
on Nov 30, 2008
"I gave to this project because I know Mrs. J. can change the world - one student at a time."
Maura
gave
on Dec 1, 2008
"Help support our teachers who are waiting to have their first project funded!"
DonorsChoose.org Team
from New York, NY
gave
on Dec 8, 2008
"I gave to this project because...I am a teacher, too, and feel strongly that poetry can lift our minds and souls to higher places. Blessings to you and your teacher!"
Mark and Wendy, for The Kraemers,
from Brentwood, TN
gave
in honor of Lynda and Chuck Kraemer
on Dec 22, 2008
"I gave to this project because I believe these supplies are absolutely necessary for the education of these students."
alex
gave
on Dec 29, 2008
"I gave to this project because... poetry inspires hearts and minds."
A donor
gave
in honor of Glen
on Dec 31, 2008
Heather
from Chicago, IL
gave
on Jan 8, 2009
Rev
from Paramus, NJ
gave
on Jan 8, 2009
Eric
gave
on Jan 8, 2009
J
from Chicago, IL
gave
on Jan 8, 2009
dietmar
from stamford, CT
gave
on Jan 8, 2009
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