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Oh My Gods!

My students need 22 graphic novel myths from around the world and 2 English-French picture dictionaries.

Mr. Fox Henry C Lea Elementary School

Philadelphia, PA Grades 6-8

We studied Ancient Greece when I was in 4th grade. We covered daily life, architecture, government and the roles of women. Yet, the only aspect I remember is mythology. I loved the Greek Gods. The wisdom of Athena as she changed forms from goddess to owl, protecting and guiding those that she trusted. Odysseus' journey home. The battle over Troy. Medusa turning people into stone. All of these gods, heroes and myths simply captivated my imagination. I loved learning about mythology and would like my 7th grade to experience the same. The only problem is, I do not have the resources to make this engaging. Although my curriculum requires that students compare and contrast gods, myths and legends, the text book does no more than merely mention a few names in its coverage of Greece and Egypt. Last year, in hopes of introducing my students to this subject we read a modified version of Homer's "Odyssey". Although many enjoyed it, especially when we read it as a class, often the book was too challenging when the students had to read it independently. So, I purchased some graphic novels to supplement the book. This was a huge success. Lower level readers were able to stay caught up in the reading, English language learners were more aware of what was going on. Students who were able to read the "Adventures of Ulysses" independently, were able to expand on their interest and explore other myths if they finished earlier. The few graphic novels I had were a huge help. This is why I am asking for a wide variety of these graphic novels about myths from around the world. I want my students to delve into the stories that people have been repeating for millenniums. This set of myths and legends will allow my students to cover those memorable tales from Ali Baba to Zeus. Classics will be brought to life through both the stories and illustrations. Beowulf, King Arthur, Robin Hood, Sundiata, William Tell and Hercules will all be introduced to a new generation. Legends from Japan, Mexico, Mali, Greece, England, China, the Arabian Peninsula and so much more will be brought to life and analyzed. Please help my students experience the fun of mythology and legends. Allow my lower level readers to feel successful as they dig deep into a classic. Help english language learners acquire new vocabulary through these wonderful texts and the graphic dictionaries. Really push my advanced students who are interested in reading everything they can get their hands on. If you help fund this project, you will be creating memories that will last a lifetime.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Nearly all students from low‑income households

60 students impacted 10 donors

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Philadelphia, PA
Grades 6-8
Social Sciences
Literature & Writing
Books
Nearly all students from low‑income households

Mr. Fox Henry C Lea Elementary School Grades 6-8

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Materials Cost Quantity Total

Perseus: The Hunt for Medusa's Head: A Greek Myth Lerner Publishing Group • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Ali Baba: Fooling the Forty Thieves: An Arabian Tale Lerner Publishing Group • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Theseus: Battling the Minotaur Jeff Limke, John McCrea (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Hercules: The Twelve Labors: A Greek Myth Paul D. Storrie, Steve Kurth (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Beowulf: Monster Slayer Paul D. Storrie, Ron Randall (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

King Arthur: Excalibur Unsheathed: An English Legend Jeff Limke, Thomas Yeates (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Robin Hood: Outlaw of Sherwood Forest, an English Legend Paul D. Storrie, Thomas Yeates (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Amaterasu: Return of the Sun, a Japanese Myth Paul D. Storrie, Ron Randall (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Sinbad: Sailing into Peril Marie P. Croall, Clint Hilinski (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Guan Yu: Blood Brothers to the End: A Chinese Legend Lerner Publishing Group • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Arthur and Lancelot: The Fight for Camelot Jeff Limke, Thomas Yeates (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Atalanta: The Race against Destiny, a Greek Myth Ron Fontes, Thomas Yeates (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

The Hero Twins: Against the Lords of Death: A Mayan Myth Lerner Publishing Group • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Jason: Quest for the Golden Fleece, a Greek Myth Jeff Limke, Barbara Schulz (Illustrator), Tim Seeley (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Psyche and Eros: The Lady and the Monster [A Greek Myth] Lerner Publishing Group • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Pigling: A Cinderella Story [A Korean Tale] Dan Jolley • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Marwe: Into the Land of the Dead [An East African Legend] Marie P. Croall, Craig Hamilton (Illustrator), Ray Lago (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

The Smoking Mountain: The Story of Popocat petl and Iztacc huatl [an Aztec Legend] Dan Jolley • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Sunjata: Warrior King of Mali: A West African Legend Ron Fontes • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Tristan and Isolde: The Warrior and the Princess: A British Legend Lerner Publishing Group • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

William Tell: One Against an Empire [A Swiss Legend] Dan Jolley • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Yu the Great: Conquering the Flood, a Chinese Legend Paul D. Storrie, Sandy Carruthers (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $8.05 1 $8.05

Oxford Picture Dictionary: English/French Jayme Adelson-Goldstein (Editor), Norma Shapiro (Editor), Oxford Staff (Editor) • Barnes and Noble $15.25 2 $30.50

Materials cost			$207.60
Vendor shipping charges			$20.76
Sales tax			$12.46
3rd party payment processing fee			$3.11
Fulfillment labor & materials			$9.00
Total project cost			$253.00
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			$55.54
Total project goal			$308.54
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal			$308.54
8 Donors			-$299.76
Donations toward project cost			-$253.00
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms			-$46.76
Excluded support for DonorsChoose			-$8.78
Still needed View calculation Hide calculation			$0.00

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