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Mrs. Glodowski from Tacoma, WA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Westside Story Is a Modern Retelling of Romeo and Juliet.

Help me give my students a class set of Westside Story, a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet.

FULLY FUNDED! Mrs. Glodowski's classroom raised $402

This project is fully funded

My Project

I am requesting 25 copies of a novelization of Westside Story. 9th graders typically read Romeo and Juliet as part of their curriculum. I want to provide them with a unique experience that will be engaging and meaningful to their lives. This book is a modern retelling of Romeo and Juliet. My goal with this unit is to teach speaking and listening skills so that they can communicate effectively and advocate for themselves.

"West Side Story" provides a powerful platform to discuss social issues like racial prejudice, gang violence, immigration, and the destructive nature of hatred, all while being presented through a captivating narrative, making it a relevant and engaging way to explore complex themes with students.

9th grade students will participate in collaborative conversations and Socratic Seminars to process this novel. They will also have exposure to Romeo and Juliet. We previously read a book called If You Come Softly which is another retelling of Romeo and Juliet. Having this experience will allow students to understand the universal themes that exist in Shakespeare's plays.

Mrs. Glodowski Lincoln High School 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.

Tacoma, WA View local requests

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

400 students impacted 6donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
West Side Story • Amazon Business $11.29 25 $282.25

Materials cost

$282.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $24.70

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$341.18

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$60.21

Total project goal

$401.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $401.39

5 Donors

-$345.21

Donations toward project cost

-$294.43

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$50.78

match offer

-$55.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$46.75

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$8.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$1.18

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 $0.00

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