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Mrs. Preston from Alexandria, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Balladeer, Minstrel, Poet, Rhapsodist

My students need a listening center and 5 novels on CD to increase their language awareness and comprehension.

  • $219 goal

This project expired on June 10, 2010.

This project expired on June 10, 2010.

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Mrs. Preston Alexandria City High School
Alexandria, VA Grades 6-8

I am a reading specialist for over 400 students in grades 6-8. We are a small, very old school with a very diverse range of students. My job is to work with struggling students to increase their reading ability and general knowledge about our language, which in turn will increase their success in all subject areas.

It seems that more and more lower income students are coming unprepared for the literary demands of middle school. Part of this comes from their lack of exposure to books and being read to at a younger age. Students gain an understanding of how language is used by listening to how it is used in everyday situations. This is the first step in developing a strong literacy base. Students are often no longer afforded the opportunity of being read to after elementary school. Middle School students, especially lower performing students still need this constant exposure to how language should be used. How can you help?

Student can expand their literacy understanding by being exposed to the proper way to use language. Books on tape are a great way for students to be exposed to good literature and consequently good language use. I would like to have listening centers available for students in middle school. This is an excellent way for students to experience the correct use of language.

Long ago people both young and old were exposed to Bards, who would spin yarns about the world around them. This was how language continued to develop. You can be a Bard to many students year after year by gifting a listening center and books on tape to my deserving students this year and for years to come. Help us continue to tell a tale!!!!

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than half of students from low‑income households

400 students impacted
Mrs. Preston Alexandria City High School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Alexandria, VA View local requests

More than half of students from low‑income households Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more

400 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LISTENING CENTER JACK BOX W/VOLUME CONTROL 6 HEADPHONES AND CASE • Lab Safety Supply, Inc. dba Highsmith Inc $92.40 1 $92.40
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid Series #1) Jeff Kinney, Narrated by Ramon de Ocampo • Barnes and Noble $10.79 1 $10.79
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians Series #1) Rick Riordan, Read by Jesse Bernstein • Barnes and Noble $14.39 1 $14.39
The Spiderwick Chronicles: Books 1-5 Tony DiTerlizzi, Holly Black, Read by Mark Hamill • Barnes and Noble $21.60 1 $21.60
The Tale of Despereaux Kate DiCamillo, Read by Graeme Malcolm • Barnes and Noble $10.79 1 $10.79
Number the Stars Lois Lowry, Read by Blair Brown • Barnes and Noble $18.00 1 $18.00

Materials cost

$167.97

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.52

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$179.49

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$39.40

Total project goal

$218.89

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