Help me give my students pencils, highlighters, and post-its so that I can promote active and engaged reading strategies!
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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
My high school is located in a very tight-knit community and most have grown up alongside their peers. Due to that, I have a rambunctious array of students who not only challenge themselves daily, but also push their peers to also succeed. The only thing that I must point out is that I do have a variety of students. While some are very wealthy, the majority really struggle to make ends meet. Having the right school supplies truly is a struggle for some.
I want my students to have a classroom that they can take pride in.
They see the flaws in the room; they point out the shortcomings around campus. They are constantly comparing our high school to those schools that are wealthier.
I don't want them to feel like this. I want them to feel like they are receiving the high quality education that they deserve. My students work hard and dream big. Help them see their potential--not just their obstacles.
My Project
With this project, I am asking for basic writing supplies which will help with reading and analysis. This year, I will be teaching AP Lit and Freshmen English. For my senior course, I will be asking students to really dissect their text and read it closely. To do so, I need supplies. Since I can't require them to buy their books, I am asking for the post-its. This will allow them to still interact with the text without those hefty bookroom fees. For my freshmen English, it's all about foundational skills, which also requires a lot of supplies. I use a lot of highlighters with my freshmen, especially for things like breaking down prompts and highlighting key ideas. On the list, I have index cards, pencils, highlighters, and post-it notes.
Most of my students are not financially able to buy classroom materials; but that shouldn't stop them from still experiencing hands-on and interactive activities.
On the list, you will also find a classroom timer and tampons. As a new teacher, I still really struggle with pacing. I am hoping to use that timer to really set parameters for our activities. Also, I am hoping to use it for in-class writing activities and formal speeches. In regards to the tampons, I keep a pink box in my room which is full of feminine hygiene products. My female students (current and former) frequently use this box. I currently have pads within the box, but students have mentioned that they prefer tampons. I am asking for help to refill my box.
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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