"Engaging students in reading is the most vital piece of a literacy program that will truly move students forward. Our students need engaging books that will help them develop a true love of literature. We teach fourth grade at an arts-infused charter school in a low-income area of Indiana. This is ...
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"Engaging students in reading is the most vital piece of a literacy program that will truly move students forward. Our students need engaging books that will help them develop a true love of literature. We teach fourth grade at an arts-infused charter school in a low-income area of Indiana. This is our second year working with the same group of students. Last year we improved our students' reading levels by two years. We attribute this success to our use of high-interest whole class novel studies. Our students went from being non-readers who were frustrated and disheartened by reading to on-grade-level readers who love books. We do not have school funding to continue this successful program. We have prepared a curriculum around these three novels, however our school cannot fund the novel sets. We need to continue basing our reading program around whole class novel studies. When our students read the same book at the same time they can discuss, make connections, and share the experience together. For this reason, we are asking for 54 copies each of three different books: "James and the Giant Peach", "Number the Stars", and "The Watson's go to Birmingham: 1963". We want to expose our students to classics in children’s literature. This will expose them to a variety of genres and subjects that have relevance in their lives. If we can keep our students engaged in reading, we will be able to put them on the right track to success. Students need to have real experiences with books they love in order to value reading and develop into life-long readers. You will turn our classroom into a place where young children become life long readers and critical thinkers.
Our students need 54 copies of "James and the Giant Peach," "Number the Stars," and "The Watsons go to Birmingham: 1963," in order to continue our successful shared reading program.
The cost of this proposal is $1,369, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment  ."
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Ms. B. sent this note after the project was fully funded:
Nov 10, 2009
Dear Donald, Gary and Pam, erika and keith, Eleni, Kimberly, Kate Love, stepper, Alex, Eliza, Carol, Sean Holiday, Brian, Ben & Alena, Claire and Alex Mercado, Shannon, Ken, Sameer, paula, Martha, Sherman, Patty, NW, Heather and Jody,
Thank you so much for your generous contributions to our project. In two weeks a box full of fantastic literature will be delivered to our school. So many of your responded that we picked books that you enjoyed in your own childhood. We are glad that our students will get the same opportunity with these books. Incorporating these books into our curriculum will be an incredible learning experience for our students. You just made that possible.
Again, thank you! With gratitude,
Ms. B.
Photos coming soon!
Region:
Indiana
Where is the classroom located?
Submitted:
Oct 23, 2009
| Expires:
Mar 29, 2010
Reviewed the project essay and sent follow-up questions if needed.
Suzette S. (volunteer)
on Oct 23, 2009
Verified the cost of the requested books and posted this project.
Shira N. (associate)
on Oct 23, 2009
"I gave to this project because I know Mrs. King and I get to hear all of the wonderful stories about her students and how much she loves them and cares about them. I'm so happy and proud of her students for caring about their lives and working so hard! "
"Miss. King is my sister and I would love to support all of her students. These are great books that I read as a student and I know you all will love them!
Good luck to you all and enjoy the reads!
XO
Claire and Alex"
Claire and Alex Mercado
from New Jersey
gave
on Oct 26, 2009
"I gave to this project because Ms. King is an amazing teacher and I'm so glad I can support her work!"
Sean Holiday
from Los Angeles, CA
gave
on Oct 26, 2009
"We are honored to help Miss King and her students reach their reading goals. "
Ben & Alena
from Maryland
gave
on Oct 26, 2009
"I gave to this project because I'm encouraged by the enthusiasm of the teachers and I believe education is the best hope for all. "
Kate Love
from Connecticut
gave
on Oct 26, 2009
"I gave to this project because I love Miss King."
Donald
from Virginia
gave
on Oct 27, 2009
"I gave to this project because I believe in the potential of low income students. "
Patty
from Kansas
gave
on Oct 29, 2009
"I gave to this project because reading opens up the world to children. Reading brings us all closer together."
Martha
from Kansas
gave
on Oct 30, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in education."
paula
from Alameda, CA
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"I gave to this project because I adore all children, however my Grandson Aidan loves his books, so this is for you!"
Carol
from Atlantic City, NJ
gave
on Nov 1, 2009
"We gave to this project because Ms, King is a terrific teacher and we want to support kids learning to read great books! "
Eleni
from Washington, DC
gave
on Nov 2, 2009
"I gave to this project because these children deserve the best education they can have. Reading will open many doors for them throughout their lives. Anne and Julia are awesome youg women and teachers. They are greatly impacting these students lives. "
Gary and Pam
from Lenexa, KS
gave
on Nov 3, 2009
"I gave to this project because good books lead to a life-long love of reading and learning. "
Sam
from Maryland
gave
on Nov 4, 2009
"I gave to this project because we love julia and she loves you!"
erika and keith
from charlottesville, VA
gave
on Nov 6, 2009
"I gave to this project because reading when I was young broadened my horizons and opened my eyes to a larger world. Being well read, no matter what you end up doing in life, makes your life richer. Best of luck in all your endeavors."
Alex
from New York
gave
in support of Tim Bauer's Mustache
on Nov 8, 2009
Sameer
from California
gave
on Nov 8, 2009
stepper
gave
on Nov 9, 2009
Kimberly
from Oak Hill, VA
gave
on Nov 9, 2009
Sherman
from RTP, NC
gave
on Nov 9, 2009
Shannon
gave
on Nov 9, 2009
Brian
gave
on Nov 9, 2009
"I helped because I'm a strong believer in Literature & Writing education."
Heather
from Los Angeles, CA
gave
on Nov 9, 2009
Project fully funded!
Happy news
on Nov 9, 2009
The teacher Ms. B.
on Nov 10, 2009
Purchased the books for Ms. B.'s classroom and notified the school principal of delivery.
Jenni D. (staff member)
on Nov 10, 2009
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