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Ms. Williams from Chestnut Rdg., NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Ms. Williams's classroom raised $238

Escaping the Giant Wave: High Interest/Low Readability Literature

Help me give my students high interest, low readability books that fit our 5th grade curruculum.

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Ms. Williams Eldorado Elementary School
Chestnut Rdg., NY Grades 3-5

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My Project

We are reaching out to invite your support for an enriching educational opportunity that will greatly benefit our English Language Learners (ELLs) and struggling readers in upper elementary grades. Our students are currently engaged in a natural disasters module, where they explore the causes and effects of events like tsunamis. As part of this curriculum, we aim to provide each student with a copy of Escaping the Giant Wave, a captivating fictional story set in Oregon that revolves around the dramatic experience of surviving a tsunami. This high-interest, low reading level book is a perfect fit as it combines engaging storytelling with critical lessons on disaster preparedness. By donating towards our book purchase, you will empower our students to enhance their reading skills while simultaneously expanding their understanding of real-world issues.

Books like Escaping the Giant Wave are essential tools in our educational toolkit because they help bridge the gap for ELLs and struggling readers who need materials that are both accessible and engaging.

High-interest stories capture students' imaginations and motivate them to read, fostering a love for learning that goes beyond the classroom. The book’s accessible language ensures that all students, regardless of their reading proficiency, can participate fully in discussions and activities. Furthermore, the story's context offers a valuable platform to teach about natural disaster preparedness, equipping our students with knowledge and skills that are applicable to real-life situations. Your generous contribution will not only support literacy improvement but will also inspire and prepare our students for a brighter future. Thank you for considering this vital investment in our children's education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 7 donors
Ms. Williams Eldorado Elementary School Grades 3-5

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Chestnut Rdg., NY View local requests

Nearly all 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

60 students impacted 7donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Escaping the Giant Wave • AKJ Education $5.83 29 $169.07

Materials cost

$169.07

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.54

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$201.61

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$35.58

Total project goal

$237.19

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $237.19

5 Donors

-$117.89

Donations toward project cost

-$101.41

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$16.48

match offer

-$117.88

Match offer toward project cost

-$100.20

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.68

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.42

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 $0.00

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