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Ms. Doy from Pittsburgh, PA is requesting art supplies through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Building a Robust Vocabulary for Student Success

Help me give my students the gift of language by giving them access to materials to build a vocabulary center, including dictionaries and supplies to create graphic word representations for dynamic word walls!

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Doy's classroom raised $229

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My Project

There is nothing more rewarding as an English teacher than to see students grow and thrive through the study of language! This year I will be implementing a slightly modified version of Gail Boushey’s Daily Five, tweaked for high school students. One aspect of this unique approach to classroom structure is the study of vocabulary.

Mastery of language and a varied vocabulary, including code switching and the ability to identify and translate jargon, is key to student success both in and out of the classroom.

Consider this quote from vocabularyzone: “…those with a stronger vocabulary were more likely to succeed in a variety of subjects throughout college, linking it to their greater facility with both reading and writing.” It makes sense, then, to approach the study of vocabulary in a deliberate and engaging fashion!

As part of the Daily Five structure, students will cycle through a vocabulary center. This center is an advanced version of what is traditionally seen in an elementary classroom. Our version, however, will include materials to work through guided exercises that will focus on creating dynamic word walls; researching root words, prefixes and suffixes; identifying and translating business jargon in a variety of fields; and so much more.

These supplies I am requesting will make this “station” an exciting, high-interest part of the classroom, and a space where students will discover a love of language. Help me make this spark of an idea into reality, and in the process help me to prepare those who will be taking us into the future!

Ms. Doy Pittsburgh Perry High School Grades 9-12

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Madisi Colored Pencils Bulk - Pre-Sharpened - 12 Assorted Colors - 432 Classpack Colored Pencils for Kids • Amazon Business $39.98 1 $39.98
Madisi Washable Markers, Super Tips Markers, Assorted Colors, Classroom Bulk Pack, 288 Count • Amazon Business $38.98 1 $38.98
Merriam-Webster's Pocket Dictionary, Newest Edition, (Flexi Paperback) (Pocket Reference Library) • Amazon Business $5.95 4 $23.80
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Cardstock,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 320 Sheets, 65 lb/176 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91630) • Amazon Business $17.49 1 $17.49
Astrobrights Mega Collection, Colored Paper,"Classic" 5-Color Assortment, 625 Sheets, 24 lb/89 gsm, 8.5" x 11" - MORE SHEETS! (91623) • Amazon Business $14.57 1 $14.57
6 Pieces Extra Large Educational English Poster Other Ways to Say Posters Commonly Confused Words Poster Synonyms Wall Grammar Chart for Elementary Middle School Classroom Decoration,17 x 22 Inch • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
Elmer's Disappearing Purple School Glue Sticks, Washable, 7 Grams, 30 Count • Amazon Business $8.20 1 $8.20
Oxford Index Cards, 500 Pack, 3x5 Index Cards, Ruled on Front, Blank on Back, White, 5 Packs of 100 Shrink Wrapped Cards (40176) • Amazon Business $6.21 1 $6.21

Materials cost

$162.22

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.43

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$194.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$34.35

Total project goal

$229.00

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $229.00

1 Donor

-$229.00

Donations toward project cost

-$194.65

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$34.35

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