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Mrs. Ryan from Naugatuck CT is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Capturing a Reading Community!

Help me give my students a chapter book series to fill our classroom library.

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Engaging with chapter books requires students to navigate complex plots, decipher character motivations, and anticipate narrative twists. This cognitive engagement is instrumental in developing critical thinking skills. As students grapple with multifaceted narratives, they learn to analyze, evaluate, and synthesize information—an essential skill set for academic success and lifelong learning. Furthermore, the open-ended nature of many chapter books encourages students to form their interpretations, fostering creativity and independent thinking.

Every student is unique, with individual interests, abilities, and learning styles.

Chapter books offer a diverse array of genres, themes, and reading levels, making them versatile tools for meeting the diverse learning needs of your students. Whether a student gravitates towards mysteries, adventures, or coming-of-age stories, there is a chapter book to suit their preferences. Additionally, chapter books with varied reading levels allow for differentiated instruction, ensuring that each student can access texts that challenge and engage them at their level.

In conclusion, the introduction of chapter books into your classroom holds the promise of unlocking a world of possibilities for your students. From expanding horizons and developing critical thinking skills to fostering a love for reading and meeting diverse learning needs, chapter books serve as catalysts for academic and personal growth. By providing students with access to a diverse array of interesting chapter books, you empower them to embark on enriching reading journeys that will leave a lasting impact on their lives. As you strive to cultivate a classroom culture that celebrates literacy and learning, chapter books stand as invaluable allies in your quest to ignite the spark of imagination in every student.

Mrs. Ryan
Never Before Funded Grades 3-5

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Magic Tree House Boxed Set, Books 1-28 • Amazon Business $94.99 1 $94.99
Baby-Sitters Little Sister Series Set, Books 1-11 • Amazon Business $68.90 1 $68.90
Diary Of A Wimpy Kid Collection 12 Books Set By Jeff Kinney • Amazon Business $59.99 1 $59.99
Roald Dahl 15 Book Box Set • Amazon Business $49.97 1 $49.97
According to Humphrey Series 12 Books Collection Set By Betty G. Birney (Surprises, School, Friendship, Holidays, The World, Christmas, Spring, Imagination, Secrets, Mysteries, More Adventures, Trouble) • Amazon Business $44.17 1 $44.17
My Weirder School 12-Book Box Set: Books 1-12 • Amazon Business $38.37 1 $38.37
The Land of Stories Complete Paperback Gift Set • Amazon Business $34.34 1 $34.34
Amelia Bedelia 12-Book Boxed Set: Amelia Bedelia by the Dozen • Amazon Business $33.49 1 $33.49

Materials cost

$424.22

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 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.36

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$460.58

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$81.28

Total project goal

$541.86

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Total project goal

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 $541.86

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