Help me give my students the graphic novels, mysteries, and sports novels that they can't wait to read - these are the books that fly off my classroom shelves when it is time for independent reading.
FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Haley's classroom raised $377
This project is fully funded
My Project
This year I teach 6th graders and 8th graders, and my goal is to ignite and maintain their enjoyment of reading. There are many excellent reasons to encourage reading for my students in these middle school years. Reading widely and often is the best way to improve vocabulary, learn strong writing skills, and improve comprehension. But perhaps the best benefit, especially in these times, is that students can use books as both mirrors and windows, where they can see themselves in the pages and also learn about others. I can think of no better way to nurture my students' self-confidence, identity, and awareness of the world than to provide an assortment of books they can't wait to read.
The books I am requesting are the ones they ask for consistently: graphic novels, sports books, and mystery and suspense.
With this collection of books, I will be able to quickly respond when students ask me for more books just like the one they have finished. For instance, my students love reading books about middle school friends dealing with conflicts and problems, so I am eager to hand them the next book in the Click series. For students who love scary mysteries, I can recommend One of Us Is Lying and its sequels. Your donations will make a huge difference in my classroom. There is nothing more rewarding for me than when I witness the confidence and joy of a student learning to enjoy reading. Thank you for your help in bringing books to my students.
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