Interesting and Accessible Book Series for Struggling Readers
Help me give my students accessible book series that spark their interests and match their levels to get even my most reluctant students hooked on reading!
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Meister's classroom raised $987
This project is fully funded
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it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Project
At nine years old, my fourth grade students are excited to learn just about anything. The trouble is connecting their interests and natural curiosity to a book that matches their reading level. After I began teaching, I quickly realized that the books I had in my classroom were inaccessible to most of my students. Many of my them are 1-4 grade levels below the state reading standard, which means I have some students reading at a kindergarten level.
Despite their varying capabilities, all of my students have fourth-grade interests.
But as of now, the only books in my classroom that are accessible to my lowest readers are clearly written for much younger audiences. These students experience particular anxiety during independent reading time when their choices are either to struggle through an overly difficult book or select a book their classmates might perceive as babyish. Both options sink their confidence as readers. The importance of a diverse and expansive classroom library is amplified by the fact that my school does not have a functioning library, so the only books that my students can access are the ones I obtain on my own.
Recently, I've been fascinated by the science of reading and how it can help my struggling readers. In order to grow as readers, my students need access to high-quality, high-interest decodable books. A decodable book—one that a student can read without teacher support— not only provides foundational reading practice but also has the power to give a child the knowledge and confidence that they are a reader. When a student is engaged in a topic, they are more likely to persevere through a challenging text. I hope to expand my classroom library, so all my students can find a book that matches their interests and their reading levels.
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
I Survived Series Complete Books Set (21 Books)
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$86.99
1
$86.99
Who Was? and What Is? America Collection Boxed Set 25 books
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$77.96
1
$77.96
Who Would Win Complete Collection | 25 Books | Book Series Kids
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$74.49
1
$74.49
Geronimo Stilton Series 1, Series 2 and Series 3 - 30 Books Collection Box Set
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$74.26
1
$74.26
Bad Guys Book Series 1-16
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$69.08
1
$69.08
Fly Guy Set of 11 Books: Hi Fly Guy, Shoo Fly Guy, There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Fly Guy, Fly High, Super Fly Guy, Fly Guy vs The Flyswatter, Ride Fly Guy Ride, Hooray for Fly Guy, and Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl, Buzz Boy and Fly Guy, I Spy Fly Guy
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$63.31
1
$63.31
The Classic Goosebumps Series 20 Books Collection Set By R. L. Stine
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$59.15
1
$59.15
Nate the Great Books SET I (7 Books): Book 1 - Book 7
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$40.29
1
$40.29
Bad Kitty's Complete Purrfect Boxed Set Seven Chapter Books Plus the Bad Kitty Keep Your Paws Off My Journal Journal by Nick Bruel by Nick Bruel (2015-08-02)
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$39.95
1
$39.95
Sadiq Collection by Siman Nuurali 8 Books Collection Set - (Sadiq and the Pet Problem,Sadiq and the Desert Star,Sadiq and the Fun Run, Sadiq and the Green Thumbs, Sadiq and the Explorers…)
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$38.99
1
$38.99
Marvin Redpost Series Complete Collection 8 Books (Marvin Redpost)
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$37.49
1
$37.49
Big Nate Lincoln Peirce Series 8 Books Box Gift Set Includes Mr Popularity,Genius Mode, Here Goes Nothing,What Could Possibly go Wrong, Goes for Broke,On a Roll, Strikes Again,In a Class by Himself
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$35.99
1
$35.99
Yasmin Collection by Saadia Faruqi 8 Books Collection Set - Ages 6-8 (Yasmin the Builder, Yasmin the Explorer, Yasmin the Fashion Model, Yasmin the Painter, Yasmin the Chef, Yasmin the Superhero….)
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$34.99
1
$34.99
Sam Wu Is NOT Afraid Of Series 6 Books Collection Box Set by Katie & Kevin Tsang (Ghosts, Sharks, Dark, Spiders, Zombies & Space)
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$27.09
1
$27.09
The Babymousetastic Boxed Set!: Books 1-3 (A Graphic Novel Boxed Set)
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$20.97
1
$20.97
Mercy Watson Boxed Set: Adventures of a Porcine Wonder: Books 1-6
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$15.53
1
$15.53
Materials cost
$796.53
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$11.95
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$838.48
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$147.97
Total project goal
$986.45
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$986.45
1 Donor
-$956.74
Donations toward project cost
-$838.48
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