My students need 4 Kindle Fires to enhance their reading and writing skills.
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My Students
There are over 70 languages and dialects spoken at West High School. Because I teach ESL Language Arts, I am fortunate enough to have most of these languages spoken in my classroom. My biggest challenge is finding effective ways to reach each child in the areas of reading and writing.
West High is an inner-city school with a population of over 2500 students ranging in age from twelve to eighteen.
Some of the many programs available to students include Special Education, ESL Language Arts, Advanced Placement and Honors Programs, as well as The International Baccalaureate Program.
The majority of my time is spent teaching English Language Learners. Many of these students struggle diligently to achieve even minimal success when it comes to state mandated competency tests. In an effort to more closely align our curriculum with that of the common core, my classes have taken on even more rigor. Some of my students are unable to succeed. I believe with a little support, through the use of programs that can be accessed through these tablets, my students can achieve more success.
My Project
I am requesting four Kindle Fire tablets that will be used in small group activities and to reinforce concepts already introduced. In addition, students who require special tutoring could use these in an after school tutoring program that the school has in place. I would like to download several "apps" and books that I believe will support and enhance student learning.
Our school district requires students to take competency exams at the end of each year. Traditionally ESL students have performed poorly on these tests and I have felt a great deal of frustration in finding new ways to approach them successfully. Students will use these materials to improve reading and writing skills in an effort to increase year-end competency scores.
The ability to read and write competently is essential for the future success of my students.
Your donation will help to ensure this success while providing students with exciting and interactive challenges.
More than half of students from low‑income households
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