"Our 3rd grade class is ready to actively take full responsibility for our learning.
We want to increase the amount of time we spend listening to reading, because research shows this is the best way to increase our comprehension and improve our fluency and vocabulary.
We are a class of energet...
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"Our 3rd grade class is ready to actively take full responsibility for our learning.
We want to increase the amount of time we spend listening to reading, because research shows this is the best way to increase our comprehension and improve our fluency and vocabulary.
We are a class of energetic, committed 3rd graders, and we will loop up to 4th grade together in 2009-10. Our school is looking to move away from its current government-developed reading curriculum to a balanced literacy model, which greatly increases the amount of time students spend listening to reading. Balanced literacy is considered to be a best holistic reading model for students, particularly high-risk and high-needs learners.
We are looking for supplies that will support our readers as we spend more time reading independently.
Our class absolutely loves reading books on tape, but we currently spend more time fixing and fiddling with our 15-year-old tape players than we do reading.
Tape players are particularly important to our class, because many of our families speak languages other than English, so we don't hear read alouds very much at home. Perhaps you've noticed that many classrooms on Donors Choose are looking to develop listening libraries. We need 24 cassette tape players so they can enjoy books at their level from our growing books on tape library. These tape players aren't just feeding a trend or an educational fad. Educational researchers Jim Trelease, Regie Routman, Debbie Diller, Gail Boushey, and Joan Moser all have reported findings proving the value of students listening to reading. So why should you fund OUR listening library request over the dozens of others? You will be helping to start a high-quality reading revolution that will spread school-wide.
Additionally, our class is responsible and we take care of our materials so they will last for years to come.
Please help us transition to a reading program that gives students choice and power to improve their learning.
My students need 24 cassette tape players so they can enjoy books at their level from our growing books on tape library.
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Ms. H. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Jul 6, 2009
Dear Concord School, Liz, Anne, Mom and Dad and Anonymous Donors,
I am blown away by your generosity. Thank you, thank you, thank you! Some non-educators believe a teacher's favorite part of the summer is being able to unplug and relax far away from the classroom. Although that is admittedly quite a treat, I can honestly say that for this year, being able to have this project funded is one of the highlights of my summer. As I mentioned in our proposal, our classroom will be switching over from a government-mandated scripted reading program to a balanced literacy model. By funding our tape players, you have ensured that our students will get off to a great start this fall. I will be sending them a summer postcard in a few weeks, and they will be so happy to know that you supported our classroom community. I can't wait for our students to arrive this September. They have been earnestly following this project from its inception, and I know they will be thrilled to discover they can start listening to books on tape right away! With gratitude,
Ms. H.
Region:
Washington
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Submitted:
May 11, 2009
| Expires:
Oct 17, 2009
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Level:
Grades 3-5
Teacher's funded projects:
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Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Jaqui O. (volunteer)
on May 17, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested technology and posted this project.
John C. (associate)
on May 17, 2009
"I gave to this project because... Shannon is probably the best teacher ever, and her students deserve the best listening library ever."
Anne
from Westland, MI
gave
on May 20, 2009
"I gave to this project because...I now have a son who will be attending school here in Federal Way. I hope that he too will have the tools that he needs to succeed however big or small. I hope you all will do great things!"
A donor
gave
on May 26, 2009
"Thank you both so much! We are extremely excited to see this project get off the ground!"
The teacher Ms. H.
on May 26, 2009
"I gave to this project because...Our daughter, Ms.Houghton, is a caring, conscientious, hardworking individual. Her students will excel not only in their academics but will also learn life lessons. They will learn to respect themselves and others."
Mom and Dad
gave
on May 28, 2009
A donor
gave
on May 30, 2009
"Wow, thank you, everyone! Our class has been following your donations through our Web site and in discussions at our class meetings, and we are absolutely thrilled with your support!
As this school year draws to a close, I am blown away by how much of a family we are truly becoming, and I am excited to spend a second year with these passionate, driven students!"
The teacher Ms. H.
on May 30, 2009
"I gave to this project because I want everyone to have access to the basic materials for reading and math"
Liz
from Illinois
gave
on Jun 11, 2009
Concord School
from Glen Mills, PA
gave
on Jul 1, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Jul 1, 2009
The teacher Ms. H.
on Jul 7, 2009
Purchased the technology for Ms. H.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Sep 3, 2009
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