My students need an updated classroom library and resources to enhance their vocabulary.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Leonard's classroom raised $464
This project is fully funded
My Students
Remember reading (and hating) My Antonia? How about Little Women? The Old Man and the Sea? Well, times haven't changed much- my students hate reading them, too! Take pity on DC public school students (and a frazzled teacher) and help me build a new classroom library and a vocabulary building center!
Working in a low income, low performing public school in DC has its challenges- especially because of lack of resources and interesting reading material for urban youth.
My eighth grade students are vivacious learners who crave books in which they can relate, and would greatly benefit from constant practice with grade level vocabulary. Many of my students read two to three years below their grade level and are in need of the vocabulary enhancement and critical thinking skills that come along with being a seasoned reader and writer.
My Project
Every ninety minute class has a required fifteen to twenty minute time slot for "Silent Sustained Reading," or SSR. SSR can be a serious challenge when my students are not interested- often resulting in throwing objects or insults. With the help of donorschoose, my students will be able to read and reflect upon reading material that's relevant to them, all the while building their critical thinking and vocabulary skills. With the vocabulary resources, my students will be able to catch up to their grade-level-peers in other states.
Donations to my project will help my students enjoy reading; something that so many of them have yet to experience.
Please help impact the literary life of a DC public school student!
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
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Materials cost
$360.90
Vendor shipping charges
$1.85
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.41
Fulfillment labor & materials
$35.00
Total project cost
$403.16
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$60.24
Total project goal
$463.40
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$463.40
14 Donors
-$462.54
Donations toward project cost
-$403.16
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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