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Completed: Books To Ignite A Love For Reading

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"I am a sixth grade reading teacher who is in need of lower level books for my below level intervention class.

My students are all struggling readers who do not feel successful in the area of reading. I believe if I can find material that they can understand and enjoy I will be able to ignite a love... " MORE

"I am a sixth grade reading teacher who is in need of lower level books for my below level intervention class.

My students are all struggling readers who do not feel successful in the area of reading. I believe if I can find material that they can understand and enjoy I will be able to ignite a love and joy for reading.

Due to funding cuts, I am forced to look for additional help. That is where you come in. I need 25 copies of the book "Stone Fox" to use with my students. In a room of 23 students, the majority of my students are on a third or fourth grade reading level in the sixth grade. I have never had a below level intervention group before, therefore I do not have the resources to teach effectively to my students. The sixth grade textbook is to hard for these students. The students are also seeing my other reading classes reading novels and they are showing an interest in reading a novel. The novels I have are way above their reading abilities. I believe if I can get some novels that they can understand that I can raise their confidence and reading levels tremendously.

Your help will make it possible for my students to experience reading in a new way. You will help to create a love for reading in a group of kids that feel like failures in this area. With your help, I know I can make them feel like star readers.

My students need 25 copies of the book "Stone Fox". The cost of this proposal is $179, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment ?."

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Mrs. C. sent this note after the project was fully funded:

Nov 19, 2009
Dear Beverly, Melanie, Dan and Jill McCarthy, Suzanne, Sydney and Carmen, 
Thank you so much for your contribution to my project. Words cannot express my gratitude. My students are so excited and cannot wait to get the books. You truly are making a difference in the lives of so many of my students.
I am so grateful for people like you who continue to make a difference in the lives of kids that you do not even know. this group of students are struggling readers, but they are excited about this book that you have so graciously donated to them. Thank you so much for your generosity.

With gratitude,
Mrs. C.

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Live Updates
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Patty L. (volunteer) on Sep 7, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
John C. (associate) on Sep 9, 2009
"I gave to this project because my teachers inspired my love of reading."
Melanie from Alexandria, VA gave on Oct 1, 2009
"Thank you so much for contributing to my project. This is a great start. My students will love the books."
The teacher Mrs. C. on Oct 1, 2009
Carmen gave on Nov 12, 2009
Suzanne gave on Nov 12, 2009
"Thanks for helping make my dreams a reality. My students will love the books. I am so grateful."
The teacher Mrs. C. on Nov 12, 2009
Beverly gave on Nov 12, 2009
Dan and Jill McCarthy gave on Nov 12, 2009
Sydney gave on Nov 12, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news on Nov 12, 2009
"This is so awesome. My kids will be thrilled. I can not even begin to express how much I appreciate your generosity. Thank you from the bottom of my heart."
The teacher Mrs. C. on Nov 12, 2009
The teacher Mrs. C. 2 days ago
Purchased the books for Mrs. C.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jeana T. (staff member) 20 hours ago
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