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Mrs. Connaughton from Fort Huachuca, AZ is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reaching Military Students Through the Power of Good Books

My students need 35 copies of "Touching Spirit Bear" for a modern classroom reading assignment.

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Mrs. Connaughton Colonel Smith Middle School
Fort Huachuca, AZ Grades 6-8

My Students

Motivating middle schoolers to read is worse than having a root canal without the anesthesia. Many boys are reluctant to read, and coercing them is often a painful process. Ben Mikaelson, author of "Touching Spirit Bear," has solved that problem by writing a book that will draw in many young fans!

My students are interested in fast-paced action and adventure, and historical literature just doesn't quite cut it.

As military students, these kids are familiar with moving, deployments, war, and much more. Their lives are often emotional, filled with turmoil and uncertainty. Many of them are looking for a means of escape and understanding, and they hunger for that one book that will engage and fascinate them.

My Project

The title I am requesting, "Touching Spirit Bear," allows me to meet the needs of my students in many ways. The author, Ben Mikaelson, has provided an exciting, action-filled plot that will engage even the most reluctant reader. Since the novel is steeped in Native American tradition, symbolism is a major component of the novel, and it perfectly complements the age level of my students. My military students especially will find it compelling, because the main character experiences many of the same emotions that they deal with daily. Emotions like rage, sorrow, neglect, anger, abuse, and stress begin the novel, but gradually shift as the main character grows and matures. Students will finish this book and then clamor eagerly to read the sequel, thus fueling an even greater reading frenzy.

With your help, I can show students the important elements of excellent modern literature, while helping them learn about important literary concepts and ideas.

I can fuel reading by introducing students to an engaging author who creates dramatic page-turners that keep even the most reluctant reader enthralled. Finally, this book and the accompanying discussions and activities all directly correlate with my state standards.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

110 students impacted 5 donors
Mrs. Connaughton Colonel Smith Middle School Grades 6-8

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Fort Huachuca, AZ View local requests 110 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Touching Spirit Bear Ben Mikaelsen • Barnes and Noble $5.39 35 $188.65

Materials cost

$188.65

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $10.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.83

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$211.04

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.33

Total project goal

$257.37

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $257.37

5 Donors

-$249.68

Donations toward project cost

-$211.04

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.64

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.69

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