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Shakespeare? Have No Fear! Graphic Novels Are Here

Help me give my students No Fear Shakespeare Romeo and Juliet Graphic novels.

FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Jones's classroom raised $225

This project is fully funded

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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 Project

The goal is to get my students excited about reading different genres. Shakespeare plays are often intimidating for them since they are Multilanguage Learners learning a new language. Giving them No Fear Shakespeare graphic novels can offer many benefits, especially for those who struggle with traditional texts or find Shakespeare's language intimidating.

Since No Fear Shakespeare provides modern translations alongside the original Shakespearean text, this presents the modern version in a more accessible way, allowing students to understand the story while still experiencing the original text.

Graphic novels use images to complement the text, which can help students visualize the characters, settings, and action. For students who may not usually enjoy reading traditional literature, graphic novels offer a more engaging way to experience classic works. The modern English translation in No Fear Shakespeare helps students understand the meaning behind the old English phrases, making it easier to follow the story and themes. In addition, Shakespeare's language can feel daunting, but using graphic novels can reduce anxiety.

With No Fear Shakespeare, students can compare the original text to the modern translation and reflect on how the meaning shifts across languages. Not all students learn in the same way. Visual learners may especially benefit from the combination of text and illustrations, while kinesthetic learners might appreciate the dynamic storytelling format. Shakespeare’s works are foundational to Western literature, and graphic novels can make these classics more accessible to diverse student populations.

Overall, these No Fear Shakespeare graphic novels will serve as an excellent tool to make Shakespeare's works more accessible, engaging, and understandable for my students who are at various reading levels.

Ms. Jones Essex County Newark Tech Grades 9-12

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This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Romeo and Juliet: No Fear Shakespeare Graphic Novels (No Fear Shakespeare Illustrated) (Volume 3) • Amazon Business $9.79 15 $146.85
The Busy Teacher's Guide to Romeo and Juliet (The Busy Teacher's Guides) • Amazon Business $5.72 2 $11.44

Materials cost

$158.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.37

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$190.66

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$33.65

Total project goal

$224.31

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $224.31

3 Donors

-$203.72

Donations toward project cost

-$173.66

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$30.06

Matching donations from our partners

-$20.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$17.00

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.00

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.59

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 $0.00

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