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"I work at a large urban public High School in New York City. I currently teach remedial reading skills and English Language Arts to 9th and 10th grade Special Education students. The ultimate goal is for these unique students to attend college someday as capable and confident readers.
My students... " MORE "I work at a large urban public High School in New York City. I currently teach remedial reading skills and English Language Arts to 9th and 10th grade Special Education students. The ultimate goal is for these unique students to attend college someday as capable and confident readers.
My students are struggling readers with numerous behavioral and learning disabilities. Many of the High School texts available in the library are not of particular interest to them, nor are they on their appropriate reading levels. The ultimate goal for these students it to attend college, which they can not do if they do not increase their reading skills. I need books for my classroom that students can and will read; books that are high interest but lower reading level. I feel that the only way these students will improve their reading is by practicing, which is impossible to do if they do not have accessible, high interest books to read. These students are in a large, low-funded urban public school. Every little bit counts. Until the past two years, we have been provided with young adult books to provide our students for independent reading. Unfortunately, due to budget cuts, teachers and students no longer receive a classroom library. These students are bright and motivated but are simply at a lower current reading level than many other students. For these students to attend college, it is essential that they become confident readers. I have been supplementing my old library with my own money but there is simply not enough. I need to give these children modern, accessible, interesting books that are on their reading levels, whether it be 3rd, 5th or 9th grade. I have chosen a wide array of books for my students to read; books that will inspire and empower them; books that they will enjoy reading. If you assist these Special Education students by donating books, you will be offering them a chance to feel like everyone else. These students want to become confident, successful readers and get into college. In order to do this, these students must find the joy in reading without being embarrassed or ashamed. I want them to find delight in reading, no matter what their current reading level or ability. As I tell them every day, the only way for them to become better readers is to practice, practice, practice. By supporting these students, you are giving them the chance to improve their literacy and reading comprehension skills which will give them the chance to attend college like other students their age. Thank you so very much. My students need 1-15 copies of 23 book titles and book sets, from "Go Ask Alice" to "Eclipse".
The cost of this proposal is $1,095, which includes shipping for any materials requested and fulfillment Live Updates
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Christine V. (volunteer)
on Nov 2, 2009
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