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Mr. Tsivikas from Redwood City, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Novel Study for 5th graders

My students need 60 copies of this engaging novel "My Brother Sam Is Dead". These books are for two 5th grade classes. They will be in literature circles.

FULLY FUNDED! Mr. Tsivikas's classroom raised $527

This project is fully funded

My Students

My class is a wonderful and full of energy students. Bright and seek out knowledge -- very ambitious. These 5th graders enjoy working on real-world activities. They love to work and research on our Chromebooks.

They are all very talented and enthusiastic about learning.

My students are excited to investigate the digital world and what it has to offer. they love to push the envelope and often want to use critical thinking skills. They offer so much to each other it is truly amazing.

My Project

Students will use these books for social studies and read for comprehension skills. The classes will be doing a comparison and contrast ideas /topics in the revolution. They will also compare/contrast any ideas relating to today.

The student will answer text-evidence question and provide valid information on what they read.

Students will have to engage in online research -- looking into ideas related to the novel. These books will make a difference.

The project will incorporate comprehension skills, technology, and real-world research -- these tools and skills - will help connect the students to the lessons. These concepts will provide a much needed challenge to both groups.

Mr. Tsivikas Roy Cloud Elementary School Grades 3-5 Redwood City, CA View local requests 92 students impacted 5donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
My Brother Sam Is Dead • Amazon Business $6.29 30 $188.70
My Brother Sam Is Dead • Amazon Business $6.29 30 $188.70

Materials cost

$377.40

Vendor shipping charges

FREE

Sales tax

$34.53

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.66

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$447.59

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$78.99

Total project goal

$526.58

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

$526.58

4 Donors

-$526.58

Donations toward project cost

-$447.59

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$78.99

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$0.00

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