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

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Ms. Sanders's classroom raised $750

Help Us Read Like Professors

My students need 50 copies of the insightful book, "How to Read Literature Like a Professor" to help them better understand the universal concepts in literature.

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Ms. Sanders Cane Ridge High School
Antioch, TN Grades 9-12

My Students

How many times have we sat in English class and listened to the teacher or professor explain the "true meaning" of a book,only to respond with a blank stare? This book, written by an English professor,demystifies literature by helping students understand the hidden rules of comprehending literature.

We are a very diverse school with the following student demographics: 50.7% African American, 24.4% Hispanic, 20.5% White, and 4.5% Asian.

Of the students in our school, 71.3% are Economically Disadvantaged, which means we are a HIGH POVERTY school. Also, we are a school comprised of immigrants and students who face the challenged of intergenerational poverty. In addition to the daily challenges life presents to us, we are eager to learn and go to college or get technical training. My students are looking for a chance, and in order to provide them educational opportunities, we need resources. Books, which are taken for granted in more affluent schools, are desperately needed, and I have created this project to obtain not just a book but a TOOL to help my students foster a lifelong understanding and appreciation of literature.

My Project

Just like a key to a lock, this book helps students understand the universal themes and concepts contained in all works of literature. By remembering these "rules," students will be able to better understand thematic concepts and to trace patterns and commonalities among works of literature. By recognizing themes and patterns, students will develop critical thinking skills that will help them be successful in their future endeavors- whether in college or the workplace. By truly understanding the meaning of literature, students will make a personal connection with the text and be able to integrate the lessons learned into other academic subjects and their overall cultural literacy.

Please help me demystify literature by helping students better comprehend classic and contemporary literature.

By reading this book, students will understand the patterns and universal rules of literature so they can truly be engaged by and interact with the text. By eliminating the frustration caused by a lack of comprehension, students will become more fluent readers in all subject areas. This book will help increase literacy in all content areas! Please help promote literacy! :)

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

180 students impacted 4 donors
Ms. Sanders Cane Ridge High School Grades 9-12

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Antioch, TN View local requests

More than a third 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

180 students impacted 4donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
How to Read Literature Like a Professor • AKJ Books $12.16 50 $608.00

Materials cost

$608.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.12

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$652.12

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$97.44

Total project goal

$749.56

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $749.56

3 Donors

-$749.56

Donations toward project cost

-$652.12

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$97.44

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