My students need several booksets of various titles in order to read at their own level comfortably.
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My Students
Teaching children in one of the most expensive cities in the country brings many unusual challenges. We currently have a disproportionate district system of school funding that is generously being supplemented by corporate donations. My students are not among the most socially or economically disadvantaged in my city, so they are often ignored. It is my experience that if kids can do anything if you give them the right tools. It is, therefore, my job to get them what they need to succeed.
My Project
I am now at the point in the school year when it's time to let go, and send my students out in literacy groups. In these groups they will read and discuss a novel in small leveled groupings. In order for me to teach them to interact with novels, and answer interesting questions, I need well written, quality literature. These titles all have clear examples of story elements that are relatively easy for students to identify. Each title is an award winner for literary excellence. With high level text comes a high level price tag. These books are very expensive. But worth every penny because they will help my students learn important tasks.
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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