Help me give my students a copy of the book Brown Girl Dreaming so that they can see themselves in a book.
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My Students
We are a school in a low-income area. Many of our students don't have the basic necessities to come to school or the means to purchase necessary supplies. At our school, we often give out vouchers for free school uniforms because parents cannot afford to purchase uniforms. We have given out book bags filled with supplies to the most needy students so that they can have their basic classroom needs met. Other students may start with materials but lose track of them due to many housing moves throughout the year. Majority of the students are on free or reduced lunch. I love my students desire to learn, their lack of resources can stifle the ability to do their best.
My students are faced with several challenges both in and out of the classroom.
Despite the many challenges they face, I am looking to provide my students with meaningful learning experiences. Their desire to learn is strong and many are optimistic to push through the challenges that they are presented. If given the tools, my students can soar academically.
My Project
My students have expressed to me that they have never read a chapter book. I want them to be exposed to a chapter that reflects positive images about who they are.
The book "Brown Girl Dreaming" is filled with poems about a young African American girl growing up in a rural area.
My students can relate to this book because they are close in age with the main character and they love poems. A book full of poems is great so that my students don't get intimidated by a long, long book. The short poems are grouped into chapters that are aligned to specific topics like growth, change, and longevity.
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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