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Mr. Gloyd from Los Angeles, CA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Art as Analysis

Help me give my students art supplies to help them creatively analyze literature.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Gloyd's classroom raised $465

This project is fully funded

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My Project

Art can be a powerful tool for helping students analyze literature. By providing students with opportunities to create their own art inspired by literature, we can help them to develop a deeper understanding of the text.

When students create art, they are forced to think critically about the text and to come up with their own interpretations.

This can be a very rewarding experience for students, and it can also help them to improve their writing and critical thinking skills.

In addition, art can be a great way for students to connect with literature on a personal level. When students create art that is inspired by a text, they are able to bring their own unique perspective to the work. This can help them to develop a deeper understanding of the text and to appreciate it in a new way.

We are requesting funding to purchase art supplies for our students. With these supplies, we will be able to provide students with opportunities to create their own art inspired by literature. We believe that this will be a valuable experience for our students, and we hope that you will consider supporting our project.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Mr. Gloyd Thomas Starr King Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than half 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
ArtKraft Duo-Finish Paper Roll, 36"W x 1000'L, White (0067001) • Quill.com $104.99 1 $104.99
Nasco Acrylic Paint, 2 oz. Jars - Set of Ten • Nasco $14.80 5 $74.00
Pacon© Art1st© Premium Multi-Media Art Paper - 80 lb. - 9 in. x 12 in. - 60 Sheets • Nasco $4.96 11 $54.56
Richeson Slightly Imperfect Assorted Brush Set - Set of 42 • Blick Art Materials $25.57 2 $51.14
Crayola Classpack Kids' Colored Pencils Assorted Colors 240/Carton (68-8024) • Staples $33.76 1 $33.76

Materials cost

$318.45

Vendor shipping charges

$12.86

Sales tax

$29.14

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.78

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$395.23

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.75

Total project goal

$464.98

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$464.98

1 Donor

-$232.49

Donations toward project cost

-$197.62

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.87

match offer

-$232.48

Match offer toward project cost

-$197.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.87

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$0.00

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