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Ms. Hedgpath from Rock Hill SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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The Knights are Ready to Battle!

Help me give my students, each member of the Battle of the Books Team, a set of the 10 “Battle Books”.

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Help me give each member of the Battle of the Books Team a set of the 10 “Battle Books” to ensure that all students have equal opportunities to immerse themselves in the reading experience. Your support not only enriches our program, but also empowers our students to become lifelong learners and enthusiastic readers. One aspect of our program is ensuring equitable access to books for all participants. While our school library provides copies of the selected titles, we recognize that students who have their own copies can benefit even more. Owning personal copies allows students to read and reread books at their own pace, delve deeper into the material, and form stronger connections with the text. Consequently, students who are well-versed in the literature are better equipped to collaborate effectively with their teammates and excel in the competition.

Collaborative learning experiences not only strengthen interpersonal skills but also encourage students to value diverse perspectives and work towards a common goal.

By doing this, students learn to appreciate the unique strengths each team member brings to the table. Battle of the Books is an integral part of our school and county’s literacy initiative, aiming to foster a love for reading while promoting teamwork and critical thinking skills among our students. Through this program, students engage in friendly competition by reading a selection of books and participating in quiz-style competitions, where they demonstrate their comprehension and analysis of the material at the school and county level.

By providing our students with access to a diverse range of literature, we aim to instill in them a lifelong passion for learning and exploration. Beyond enhancing vocabulary and comprehension skills, reading opens doors to new worlds, broadens perspectives, and cultivates empathy and understanding, creating a well-rounded student ready for the 21st century.

Ms. Hedgpath
Grades 6-8

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Where the Sky Lives • Amazon Business $16.99 15 $254.85
Attack of the Black Rectangles • Amazon Business $13.59 15 $203.85
Playing Through the Turnaround • Amazon Business $11.99 15 $179.85
A Song Called Home • Amazon Business $11.49 15 $172.35
Yonder • Amazon Business $9.99 15 $149.85
A Duet for Home • Amazon Business $9.99 15 $149.85
Hummingbird • Amazon Business $9.89 15 $148.35
The Last Mapmaker • Amazon Business $8.99 15 $134.85
Those Kids from Fawn Creek • Amazon Business $7.99 15 $119.85
We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963 • Amazon Business $6.39 15 $95.85

Materials cost

$1,609.50

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $113.47

3rd party payment processing fee

$24.14

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,777.11

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$313.61

Total project goal

$2,090.72

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $2,090.72

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 $2,090.72

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