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Mrs. Gorrin from Utica, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books for Brilliance: Boosting Comprehension

Help me give my students books to improve their reading comprehension of fiction and non-fiction, and improve their vocabulary.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Gorrin's classroom raised $244

This project is fully funded

My Project

I adore my students for their boundless enthusiasm and unwavering determination. Their unique qualities make teaching a truly rewarding experience. Each student brings a unique perspective and background, enriching our classroom discussions. They’re always exploring new ideas and concepts.

These books will challenge them to analyze, infer, and draw conclusions, sharpening their minds.

Each student brings a unique perspective and background, enriching our classroom discussions. Exposure to diverse texts will introduce them to new words, enhancing their communication skills.

Engaging reading material will help them improve their concentration and attention span.

These resources will not only enhance their academic skills but also instill a lifelong love for reading and learning. They deserve the best, and with your help, we can provide them with the tools they need to succeed.

Mrs. Gorrin Thomas R Proctor High School Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Nearly all 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

75 students impacted 4donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hi-Lo Nonfiction Passages for Struggling Readers: Grades 6–8: 80 High-Interest/Low-Readability Passages With Comprehension Questions and Mini-Lessons for Teaching Key Reading Strategies • Amazon Business $17.19 1 $17.19
Evan-Moor Daily Reading Comprehension, Grade 8 - Homeschooling & Classroom Resource Workbook, Reproducible Worksheets, Teaching Edition, Fiction and Nonfiction, Lesson Plans, Test Prep • Amazon Business $15.92 1 $15.92
Vocabulary Words in Context: Grade 6-8 (101 Lessons) • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
Essay Writing Workbook Grade 7: How to Write a 5 Paragraph Argumentative Essay, Writing Skills Middle School • Amazon Business $14.97 1 $14.97
Prove It! Using Textual Evidence, Levels 6-8 • Amazon Business $14.69 1 $14.69
Nonfiction Comprehension Cliffhangers: 15 High-Interest True Stories That Invite Students to Infer, Visualize, and Summarize to Predict the Ending of Each Story • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
Inferences and Drawing Conclusions Practice Passages: Reading Comprehension Test Prep for Middle School • Amazon Business $9.98 1 $9.98
35 Reading Passages for Comprehension: Inferences & Drawing Conclusions: 35 Reading Passages for Comprehension • Amazon Business $9.91 1 $9.91
35 Reading Passages for Comprehension: Inferences & Drawing Conclusions: 35 Reading Passages for Comprehension • Amazon Business $9.91 1 $9.91
Comprehension Skills: Short Passages for Close Reading: Grade 6 • Amazon Business $9.89 1 $9.89
35 Reading Passages for Comprehension: Main Ideas & Summarizing: 35 Reading Passages for Comprehension • Amazon Business $9.59 1 $9.59
Figurative Language: Reading Comprehension Activities • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
35 Reading Passages for Comprehension: Context Clues & Figurative Language: 35 Reading Passages for Comprehension • Amazon Business $8.59 1 $8.59
Mark Twain - Figurative Language Quick Starts Workbook • Amazon Business $8.54 1 $8.54
Reading Comprehension Grade 6 (Practice Makes Perfect (Teacher Created Materials)) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49

Materials cost

$170.04

Vendor shipping charges

$3.99

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.55

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$206.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$36.46

Total project goal

$243.04

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$243.04

4 Donors

-$243.04

Donations toward project cost

-$206.58

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$36.46

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$0.00

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