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Mrs. F. from Fort Worth, TX is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Mustangs Run Toward Literacy With Contemporary African American Novel

My students need a novel class set, easel, and paper to increase their love of learning.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. F.'s classroom raised $584

This project is fully funded

My Students

Our Title 1 urban middle school is home to almost 700 students. My students come from a variety of backgrounds and situations. Many of our students don’t have experiences beyond their neighborhood, so opportunities to expose them to the world through literature and school are valuable. Our kids are bright, resourceful, and full of energy. They are natural problem solvers who are growing in their ability to make good choices in their behavior and attitudes. These middle schoolers have the potential to become leaders in our community and country; investing in their education and growth is essential!

My Project

"We lose ourselves in books, we find ourselves there too." Most of my students have experienced these far too seldom. Because the majority of my kids struggle with comprehension, vocabulary, and reading, their lexile level is years below their grade level. As a result, they are not comfortable tackling books alone. Few of my students read outside of school or for pleasure, and I would like to see that change. Novel studies are a meaningful way to engage learners, develop critical thinking skills, and increase writing ability while encouraging a love of reading.

In a highly monochromatic literary world, Jason Reynolds' 'Ghost' offers my kids characters they will "get" who are going through experiences they will understand.

Reading this relatable novel as a class will inspire them to stretch through the process and risk to find other books they connect with. Reynolds' contemporary novel reflects my students and their situations. As a result, I expect this novel will capture my student's hearts as it grows their skills and confidence.

Novel studies are filled not only with reading, but also with conversation and hands on activities to meet the needs of all kinds of learners. The easel and paper will be instrumental in producing anchor charts and other visuals as we journey through the novel together.

Mrs. F. William Monnig Middle School Grades 6-8

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This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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 Quantity Total
Ghost (Track) • Amazon Business $10.27 30 $308.10
VIZ-PRO ECO Magnetic U-Stand Whiteboard/Flipchart Easel, 28 X 36 Inches, Black • Amazon Business $107.79 1 $107.79
Post-it Self-Stick Easel Pad, 25 x 30.5 Inches, 30-Sheet Pad (2 Pack) • Amazon Business $42.88 1 $42.88

Materials cost

$458.77

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.88

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$495.65

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$87.47

Total project goal

$583.12

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $583.12

3 Donors

-$291.56

Donations toward project cost

-$247.83

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.73

match offer

-$291.55

Match offer toward project cost

-$247.82

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$43.73

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 $0.00

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