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Mrs. HENRY from Ruffs Dale, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Imagination Enrichment Grant: Building Libraries for 8th Grade ELA

Help me give my students a set of novels to reinforce literary concepts being taught throughout our curriculum. These novels play an invaluable role in helping to provide a comprehensive and engaging curriculum.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. HENRY's classroom raised $567

This project is fully funded

My Project

Literature serves as a gateway to critical thinking, empathy, and cultural understanding. By incorporating thought-provoking novels into the ELA curriculum, I aim to cultivate a love for reading while reinforcing the key concepts and skills outlined in our educational standards.

The novels will directly support our instructional objectives by:

Reinforcing Literary Elements: Novels provide rich opportunities for students to analyze literary elements such as plot, character development, setting, and theme. By studying a variety of texts, students can deepen their understanding of these elements and apply their knowledge to their own writing and literary analysis.

Enhancing Critical Thinking Skills: Engaging with complex narratives challenges students to think critically and make connections between the text and the world around them. Through guided discussions and activities, students will develop their ability to analyze and evaluate ideas, perspectives, and arguments presented in the novels.

Fostering Empathy and Cultural Awareness: Exposure to diverse voices and experiences in literature promotes empathy and cultural awareness among students. By exploring characters from different backgrounds and perspectives, students gain insight into the complexities of the human experience and develop an appreciation for diversity.

Strengthening Language and Vocabulary Acquisition: Reading novels exposes students to rich and varied language, expanding their vocabulary and language skills. Students will enhance their ability to comprehend and interpret complex language structures and literary devices.

The novels selected for purchase will align with our curriculum goals. Additionally, I ensure the novels chosen are age-appropriate and align with the developmental needs and interests of 8th grade students.

With your generous support, I can provide our students with access to literature that will enrich their educational experience. I am confident that the novels purchased through this grant will have a lasting impact on students' academic growth and personal development.

Mrs. HENRY Yough Intermediate Middle School Grades 6-8

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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

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The House on Mango Street (YA paperback) • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $11.00 40 $440.00

Materials cost

$440.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.00

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.60

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$481.60

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$84.99

Total project goal

$566.59

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $566.59

4 Donors

-$279.00

Donations toward project cost

-$261.80

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$17.20

match offer

-$258.59

Match offer toward project cost

-$219.80

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$38.79

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$29.00

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 $0.00

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