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Inspired to Read

My students need 3 audio versions each of The Hunger Games and The Invention of Hugo Cabret to go along with the hard-copies of the texts and 3 CD players to listen to them with.

  • $437 goal

This project expired on June 25, 2012.

This project expired on June 25, 2012.

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Ms. Conner Unity Preparatory Charter School - Brooklyn
Brooklyn, NY Grades 9-12

My Students

Do you remember reading the first book that got you hooked on reading? Most of my students have yet to read that book, but with a few accommodations that is a problem that we are going to remedy this semester.

My students are amazing 16, 17, and 18 year old young adults.

They are in my 11th and 12th grade Special Day English classes. My kids have learning disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and therefore require many modifications and accommodations in order to successfully learn and grow. Our school's population is 60% African American and 40% Latino, and my classroom reflects that. The majority of the students at this school are qualified for free or reduced lunch, and we are therefore a Title I school.

My Project

I have requested three compact disc versions of the books the Invention of Hugo Cabret and the Hunger Games to along with the hard-copy of the texts. I have also requested CD players and headphones for the students to listen to them independently. Both The Invention of Hugo Cabret and Hunger Games are wildly popular in classrooms across the nation now and both have been turned into movies. It is so difficult to get students with special needs and attention deficits invested in a book, and these two are known for turning those who loathe books into avid readers. With my students graduating in a year or less, I have a limited amount of time to turn them into book lovers. I am convinced that the Invention of Hugo Cabret and the Hunger Games are the books that will spark the fire.

My students overcome insurmountable obstacles on a daily basis to actually make the effort and attempt to earn a high school diploma.

My students experience oppression on a variety of levels due to the fact that they have special needs, are racial minorities, and come from low-income households. These kids deserve the very best from their school and teachers and this grant will hopefully make us one step closer to getting there.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

More than three‑quarters of students from low‑income households

200 students impacted
Ms. Conner Unity Preparatory Charter School - Brooklyn Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

200 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Hunger Games (Hunger Games Series #1) Suzanne Collins, R • AKJ Books $29.56 3 $88.68
The Invention of Hugo Cabret Brian Selznick, Read by Jeff Wo • AKJ Books $22.16 3 $66.48
COBY CV 121 headphones • CDW Inc. $6.90 3 $20.70
Sony CD Walkman D EJ011 CD player • CDW Inc. $38.50 3 $115.50

Materials cost

$291.36

Vendor shipping charges

 $13.62

Sales tax

 $26.66

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$371.01

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$65.47

Total project goal

$436.48

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