Help me give my students the classics through a modern lens! Students cringe when it comes to reading the classics, but when they realize they can connect to the characters and conflicts, their love of reading soars!
FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Stefanelli's classroom raised $423
This project is fully funded
My Students
My students enter a reading haven every day. During the first 20 minutes of class, my students enjoy time to read. During this time, they read what interests them, they relax, they forget what's going on at home, and they forget (dare I say) their other classes and responsibilities.
My students, ranging from freshmen to seniors, devour books!
They are discouraged from looking at a study guide; they are discouraged from having a pen in their hand. Reading needs to be enjoyable. My students enjoy it because it's for them - and no one else.
My students love this time. Many read a book a week! They take pride in their reading and their ability to encourage others in the class to read what they read.
My Project
Through Choice Reading, I help my students develop a true love of reading. My goal is never to make sure they know everything about every classic; my goal is that they love reading so much, that eventually, they pick up the classic on their own!
I want to provide students a view of the classics in a comfortable setting!
The books on this project are all high school-appropriate books, with characters their age dealing with problems my students deal with every day. The twist? Every one of these books is based on a classic work of literature, such as The Great Gatsby, Emma, and Great Expectations.
I look forward to the look on a student's face when they tell me they absolutely loved their latest book, and I get to tell them "Well, that book is based on Shakespeare!"
Help me provide my students with these classic twists!
More than a third of students from low‑income households
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