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Instead of relying only on short passages or sharing books, students are able to follow Esperanza's journey from beginning to end and truly become invested in the characters and events.\r\n\r\nWe have used *Esperanza Rising* to practice important reading skills such as citing evidence, answering questions using the RACES strategy, discussing character development, learning new vocabulary, and making connections to history and real-life experiences. The novel has also created opportunities for meaningful classroom conversations about family, perseverance, change, hardship, immigration, and hope.\r\n\r\nOne of the greatest impacts has been seeing students become excited about what will happen next. Students are talking about the story, making predictions, and participating in discussions because they have a shared text that they can connect with. These books have helped make reading feel like an experience we are having together rather than simply another assignment.\r\n\r\nBecause there are enough books to support our grade level, the impact reaches far beyond one classroom. Multiple classes of fifth graders are able to benefit from these books, and they can continue to be used with future students for years to come.\r\n\r\nThank you for investing in our students and giving them access to a novel that is helping strengthen their reading skills while also exposing them to a powerful and meaningful story. 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These moments of celebration and creativity have truly made our classroom a more positive and inspiring place.\r\n\r\nMy students are incredibly thankful for your kindness. Many of them come from challenging backgrounds, and these activities and rewards give them something to look forward to and feel proud of. I've seen their confidence grow as they are recognized and supported, and it has strengthened our classroom community. Your generosity is making a lasting impact—not just academically, but emotionally—by helping my students feel valued, motivated, and excited to learn.","fullyFundedDate":1763474765917,"projectUrl":"project/tools-for-6th-grade-success/9487089/","projectTitle":"Tools for 6th Grade Success","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082228"},{"teacherId":10082228,"projectId":9493973,"letterContent":"The fans in our classroom have made a meaningful difference in creating a comfortable and productive learning environment for my students. As temperatures rise, it can become difficult for students to focus, but these fans help circulate air and keep the room cool throughout the day. This simple addition has reduced discomfort and allowed students to stay engaged in their lessons without being distracted by the heat.\r\n\r\nMy students are incredibly grateful for this support. They often express how much more comfortable they feel and how it helps them concentrate better on their work. Seeing their relief and happiness reminds me how important a positive physical environment is for learning. These fans are not just providing cool air—they are helping create a space where students feel cared for, focused, and ready to succeed.","fullyFundedDate":1763474727389,"projectUrl":"project/a-breeze-of-comfort-for-young-learners/9493973/","projectTitle":"A Breeze of Comfort for Young Learners","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Rojas","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-5_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10082228"},{"teacherId":6870743,"projectId":9901318,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generous donation to our classroom. My students and I were very excited to find out our project got funded, and when the supplies arrived, seeing the excitement in their little faces was worth the time I invested in creating a project that would help them start their very own library. \r\n Learning to read has not been easy for some of my students. I know that providing them with the books you helped purchase will be a bit more exciting for them to practice reading. \r\n Thank you so much for your donation to our project.","fullyFundedDate":1763474682911,"projectUrl":"project/read-across-america/9901318/","projectTitle":"Read Across America","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Robles","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-2_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/6870743"},{"teacherId":6870743,"projectId":9502182,"letterContent":"Thank you so much for your generosity. The students were thrilled when they saw me unpacking the boxes that contained all the equipment we purchased with your donation. I cannot tell how I felt seeing all the smiles on the students' faces as they looked at all the equipment we got. 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