My students need access to high-interest books. Graphic novels, the first book in a new series to read or a new author, can be a lifeline for struggling readers.
My 6th-grade students are inquisitive, thoughtful and full of questions. They arrive at our Middle School in their first year out of elementary school. The experience can be overwhelming. My school works hard to create a welcoming environment for our diverse population.
Among my students, there are 10 or more native dialects spoken.
This global population comes from a variety of countries and cultures.
My students in Oregon are a part of a newly adopted reading and writing workshop. This program gives students the opportunity to read literature that represents and honors the richness of the culture in my class. Students love seeing books with stories about places, customs, problems that celebrate and reflect them. They beam with joy when I am able to provide them with new books. It is most rewarding when I see my students sharing book suggestions and using stories as a medium to start conversations with each other. Or as the basis to discuss different countries and cultures.
My Project
In order for students to grow as readers and claim rock star status, they not only need access to amazing books they need a space that is inviting. Lamps will provide lighting and a general calming effect for students to settle into their books. When the lights are dimmed it gives students permission to escape, a path to reading.
Books that engage struggling readers are so important.
Struggling readers will often pick up a comic book because the pictures and visuals are less intimidating than a typical book. Specifically, graphic novels, wordless books and first in series books are excellent ways to help a struggling reader to find success. With these resources funded by generous donors, every student can read like a rock star.
The Spiderwick Chronicles: The Complete Series
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$21.79
1
$21.79
Roller Girl
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$16.79
1
$16.79
El Deafo
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$16.75
1
$16.75
The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet (The Secrets of Droon, Book 1)
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$14.75
1
$14.75
Zoom (Viking Kestrel picture books)
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$13.18
1
$13.18
Journey
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$12.52
1
$12.52
Return
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$11.99
1
$11.99
The Red Book (Caldecott Honor Book)
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$11.94
1
$11.94
Zita the Spacegirl
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$11.59
1
$11.59
The Nameless One: First Book of Cade (Edge Chronicles)
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$11.55
1
$11.55
Be Prepared
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$10.39
1
$10.39
Swing It, Sunny
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$10.39
1
$10.39
The Lion & the Mouse
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$10.23
1
$10.23
Brave (Berrybrook Middle School)
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$8.80
1
$8.80
Coraline: The Graphic Novel
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$8.79
1
$8.79
Invisible Emmie
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$8.24
1
$8.24
The Fantastic Flatulent Fart Brothers' Big Book of Farty Facts: An Illustrated Guide to the Science, History, and Art of Farting (Humorous reference ... Fart Brothers’ Fun Facts) (Volume 1)
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$7.99
1
$7.99
Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja
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$7.27
1
$7.27
Tuesday
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$6.39
1
$6.39
Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom
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$5.62
1
$5.62
Revenge of the Dragon Lady (Dragon Slayers' Academy 2)
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$4.99
1
$4.99
The New Kid at School (Dragon Slayers' Academy, No. 1)
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$4.79
1
$4.79
Dog Man: From the Creator of Captain Underpants (Dog Man #1)
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$4.00
1
$4.00
The Bad Guys (The Bad Guys #1)
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$4.00
1
$4.00
Materials cost
$373.98
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$5.61
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$409.59
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$72.28
Total project goal
$481.87
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$481.87
8 Donors
-$431.87
Donations toward project cost
-$367.09
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
-$64.78
match offer
-$50.00
Match offer toward project cost
-$42.50
Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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