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Ms. Curtis from Austin, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Engaging Young Minds With Graphic Novels

Help me give my students graphic novels for easier reading comprehension in the classroom.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Curtis's classroom raised $392

This project is fully funded

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Project

Helping ELL and Reluctant Readers Thrive in High School

As a passionate educator in a vibrant and diverse high school, I'm committed to making reading an accessible and enjoyable experience for all my students.

This year, I'm particularly focused on supporting our English Language Learners and students who find conventional reading challenging or uninteresting. To achieve this, I'm requesting a collection of graphic novels.

Why Graphic Novels?

Graphic novels are not just "comics" – they are powerful storytelling tools that combine visual art with rich language, making complex ideas more digestible and engaging.

They are particularly effective for English Language Learners because the combination of text and visuals aids in understanding and vocabulary acquisition.

It also benefits readers with low reading interest. The visual element piques interest, encouraging students to explore stories and themes they might otherwise avoid.

My goal is to build a library of graphic novels that:

-Reflects diverse cultures and perspectives, resonating with our school's diverse student body.

-Includes both contemporary and classic stories, broadening our students' literary horizons.

-Supports curriculum goals, especially in enhancing comprehension and critical thinking skills.

Impact:

By integrating graphic novels into our resources, I aim to:

-Foster a love of reading and storytelling among all students.

-Improve language skills, especially for our ELL students.

-Create an inclusive learning environment where every student feels represented and engaged.

Your contribution will not only help me purchase these graphic novels but also ignite a passion for reading in students who might otherwise feel left behind. Together, we can open new worlds for these young minds, one page at a time.

Ms. Curtis Idea College Preparatory - Parmer Park Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

108 students impacted 6donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Oxford Picture Dictionary Third Edition: English/Spanish Dictionary • Amazon Business $32.29 1 $32.29
Sapiens: A Graphic History, Volume 2: The Pillars of Civilization (Sapiens: A Graphic History, 2) • Amazon Business $23.49 1 $23.49
DUNE: The Graphic Novel, Book 1: Dune: Book 1 (Volume 1) (Dune: The Graphic Novel, 1) • Amazon Business $19.99 1 $19.99
To Kill a Mockingbird: A Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $19.19 1 $19.19
A People's History of American Empire: A Graphic Adaptation (American Empire Project) • Amazon Business $17.39 1 $17.39
The Art of War: A Graphic Novel (Graphic Classics) • Amazon Business $16.40 1 $16.40
1984: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $15.79 1 $15.79
A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $14.99 1 $14.99
The Great Gatsby: A Graphic Novel Adaptation • Amazon Business $14.26 1 $14.26
Short Stories in Spanish: New Penguin Parallel Text (Spanish and English Edition) • Amazon Business $13.15 1 $13.15
Redwall: the Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $11.79 1 $11.79
Rise of the Shadowfire: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #2) • Amazon Business $11.69 1 $11.69
Romeo and Juliet (No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels) (Volume 3) (No Fear Shakespeare Illustrated) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Ray Bradbury's Fahrenheit 451: The Authorized Adaptation (Ray Bradbury Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $10.99 1 $10.99
Macbeth (No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels) (Volume 2) (No Fear Shakespeare Illustrated) • Amazon Business $10.95 1 $10.95
Enola Holmes: The Graphic Novels: The Case of the Missing Marquess, The Case of the Left-Handed Lady, and The Case of the Bizarre Bouquets (Volume 1) • Amazon Business $10.89 1 $10.89
Poe: Stories and Poems: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Gareth Hinds • Amazon Business $10.60 1 $10.60
Coraline: The Graphic Novel • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
The Awakening Storm: A Graphic Novel (City of Dragons #1) • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Hamlet (No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels) (Volume 1) (No Fear Shakespeare Illustrated) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99

Materials cost

$294.61

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.42

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$333.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$58.77

Total project goal

$391.79

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $391.79

4 Donors

-$364.79

Donations toward project cost

-$310.07

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$54.72

match offer

-$27.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$22.95

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$4.05

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 $0.00

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