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Ms. Abbate from Bronx, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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History Through Mystery!!

My students need a selection of mystery books, such as The Mystery at Jamestown, Mystery at Mount Vernon, Mystery at Williamsburg, and The Mystery in Chocolate Town Hershey.

  • $359 goal

This project expired on December 4, 2010.

This project expired on December 4, 2010.

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Ms. Abbate PS 106 Parkchester
Bronx, NY Grades 3-5

My Students

Reading is a passion, not only for myself but for my students. I am Reading teacher on a Title One school in New York City. I teach struggling readers who are always eager to learn.

One of the greatest delights in teaching reading is literature circles.

This is when a group of children take responsibility for their education. The interesting thing is that children will plead to go into these circles. However, books have become an issue. My school simply does not have a selection of high interest books.

My Project

The solution is a variety of mystery books by Carole Marsh. This author uses moments in history to write mystery books for children, rather than using a textbook to teach about Jamestown or Williamsburg we can explore using these chapter books. Imagine a child who is actually absorbed in their reading and acquiring knowledge at the same time. The Mystery at Chocolate Town Hershey just seems like the perfect book to hook the children into reading. Who does not like the thought of a chocolate town or has not eaten a Hersey bar?

Children are amazing!

Children who want to read good literature are fascinating. I know these books would have an enormous impact of the education of my students. Thank you for your consideration.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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

150 students impacted
Ms. Abbate PS 106 Parkchester Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Bronx, NY View local requests

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

150 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Mystery at Jamestown: First Permanent English Colony in America! Carole Marsh • Barnes and Noble $6.83 10 $68.30
The Mystery in Chocolate Town Hershey, Pennsylvania Carole Marsh • Barnes and Noble $6.83 10 $68.30
The Colonial Caper Mystery at Williamsburg Carole Marsh • Barnes and Noble $6.83 10 $68.30
Mystery at Mount Vernon: Home of America's First President George Washington Carole Marsh • Barnes and Noble $6.83 10 $68.30

Materials cost

$273.20

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.10

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$312.30

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$46.67

Total project goal

$358.97

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