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Ms. M. from is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. M.'s classroom raised $1,095

Books to Increase Literacy for Special Needs Students

My students need 1-15 copies of 23 book titles and book sets, from "Go Ask Alice" to "Eclipse".

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Ms. M.
Grades 9-12

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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

60 students impacted 16 donors
Ms. M. Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

60 students impacted 16donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Be Fair • AKJ Books $3.44 2 $6.88
Favorite Authors - Walter Dean Myers • AKJ Books $81.00 2 $162.00
Twilight • AKJ Books $9.58 3 $28.74
Changing Bodies, Changing Live • AKJ Books $21.76 1 $21.76
New Moon • AKJ Books $9.58 2 $19.16
Eclipse • AKJ Books $11.33 2 $22.66
Favorite Authors - Sharon Draper • AKJ Books $46.16 2 $92.32
Go Ask Alice • AKJ Books $8.71 15 $130.65
Jazmin's Notebook • AKJ Books $5.22 2 $10.44
First Part Last • AKJ Books $6.10 2 $12.20
Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul II: 101 More Stories of Life, Love and Learning • AKJ Books $13.04 1 $13.04
Cage • AKJ Books $6.10 2 $12.20
True Notebooks • AKJ Books $13.04 2 $26.08
Flipped • AKJ Books $7.80 1 $7.80
Black Mirror • AKJ Books $6.10 2 $12.20
Plain Janes • AKJ Books $8.71 2 $17.42
Back-Up Quarterback • AKJ Books $3.44 2 $6.88
One More Chance • AKJ Books $3.44 2 $6.88
Perfect Date • AKJ Books $5.22 2 $10.44
Rich Girl • AKJ Books $5.22 2 $10.44
Tears of a Tiger • AKJ Books $6.10 15 $91.50
Don't Blame Me • AKJ Books $3.44 1 $3.44
Themed Collections - ALA Best Books for Young Adults • AKJ Books $71.85 1 $71.85

Materials cost

$796.98

Vendor shipping charges

 $79.70

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$11.95

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$897.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$197.04

Total project goal

$1,094.65

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,094.65

14 Donors

-$547.33

Donations toward project cost

-$448.81

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.52

match offer

-$547.32

Match offer toward project cost

-$448.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$98.52

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