My students need high interest on-level books to read. We have chosen some of their favorite authors, titles, and genres. Our students adore Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and read them voraciously.
This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because
it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.
My Students
Our students are curious, hilarious, and determined to learn no matter their circumstances. Our school serves a population of over 2000 students, the overwhelming majority of which are living below the poverty line. Our students reflect a variety of cultures, and many are first-generation Americans or newcomers. Everyday they enter the classroom, undaunted by a challenging new language and rigorous curriculum. Our students deserve to be immersed in a literacy rich environment, reflective of a variety of topics to appeal to each one of our unique learners. This is why we are asking you for help in building our classroom library.
My Project
Studies show that 61% of America’s low-income children are growing up in homes without books (Reading Literacy in the United States: Findings from the IEA Reading Literacy Study, 1996.). This puts our students at a severe disadvantage. We want to change this! Additionally, our students love to read-- IF they love their books! That's why we have chosen our student's favorite titles such as, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and National Geographic Readers, to skyrocket their literacy. We are hoping that these interesting titles and shiny new books will get our students intrinsically motivated to read at home, in school, and wherever they go.
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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