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

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Ms. Rosingus's classroom raised $274

GES Cougars are Wild about White Crane

My students need to be engaged in challenging reading that is exciting, interesting, and appealing with 35 copies of "White Crane." This novel packs a punch with plenty of action and a universal message.

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Ms. Rosingus Gardnerville Elementary School
Gardnerville, NV Grades 3-5

My Students

Do you remember what it was like the first time you read a book that you couldn't put down? My students often struggle to discover books that capture their imaginations, challenge their intellect, and offer a universal message of acceptance of others' differences.

My students love learning and are always searching for great books that capture their attention and make them want to read more.

This novel is a series that is destined to engross the reader as the characters' battle their own self-doubt and the criticism of others. The author's ability to keep the reader engaged through intricate details of the culture, time period, and weaponry are commendable. My students will benefit from a novel whose theme is to work as a team for the greater good of all.

My Project

White Crane is the first book in a new series, ‘Samurai Kids’, by Sandy Fussell. In it, we are introduced to a unique school (ryu) for young samurai. The Cockroach Ryu, headed by Sensei Ki-Yaga, consists of students the other schools would not take: a blind boy, a boy who refuses to fight, an albino girl, and a boy with one arm. Our narrator, Niya, has only one leg. Ki-Yaga trains his students in all of the arts of the samuraiâ€"sword fighting and archery, swimming and horse riding, but also calligraphy, poetry and even flower-arrangement. The annual Samurai Games are approaching, where all of the ryu meet to compete for a trophy and the honor of being the best. Cockroach Ryu has usually come dead last. Will this year be any different? This novel has a strong message of cooperation and diversity. Each of the students has strengths as well as weaknesses, and under the guidance of their teacher they learn to work together. Aspects of Japanese culture are shown throughout the story and illust

This project is important to all learners but especially to reluctant readers who often find reading dull, tedious, and nonrelatable.

"White Crane' promises to be a great read with plenty of action as a group of misfits challenge themselves to push beyond their own expectations and those of others to realize the components of a true warrior.

More than a third of students from low‑income households

100 students impacted 1 donor
Ms. Rosingus Gardnerville Elementary School Grades 3-5 Gardnerville, NV 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

100 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
White Crane • AKJ Books $5.17 35 $180.95

Materials cost

$180.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $14.20

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.71

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$232.86

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.09

Total project goal

$273.95

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $273.95

1 Donor

-$273.95

Donations toward project cost

-$232.86

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$41.09

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