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We analyzed the different perspectives in the book to understand that there are always two sides to every story.\r\n\r\nYour gift provided the tool we needed to become better readers and, more importantly, better human beings. Thank you for investing in our library and our lives.","fullyFundedDate":1759343200272,"projectUrl":"project/compassion-acceptance-and-kindness/9478873/","projectTitle":"Compassion, Acceptance, and Kindness","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4310521_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628646232248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4310521"},{"teacherId":9362000,"projectId":9541539,"letterContent":"Without these donations, my students would not have been able to read the novel A Wrinkle in Time, which allowed for them to further explore the genre of science fiction, which they started in the first quarter with The Hunger Games. \r\n\r\nThey explored plot, conflict and character development, inferencing and even argumentative writing skills throughout their collaborative activities during their reading of the novel. At the end of the novel, they completed a Camazotz survival guide, which explored the pros and cons of moving to Camazotz. They also then further develop their argument in a persuasive argument, which allows them to create a real like argument and debate each other.","fullyFundedDate":1755707837642,"projectUrl":"project/turning-pagesbuilding-teams/9541539/","projectTitle":"Turning Pages,Building Teams","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9362000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753115602531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscarrollgjhs"},{"teacherId":9362000,"projectId":9168055,"letterContent":"Due to these materials, my students were able to work in teams for the first two quarters of the 2025-2026 school year. Thus allowing them to work together and build a great classroom community. \r\n\r\nThey were able to use these materials for interactive projects that showed their knowledge of The Hunger Games and extended this amazing book into more popularity. It also allows them to effectively make interactive notebooks that they can use and reference for years to come with notes on everything from literary and informative writing skills.","fullyFundedDate":1746785763882,"projectUrl":"project/empower-young-minds-essential-supplies/9168055/","projectTitle":"Empower Young Minds: Essential Supplies for a Thriving Classroom!","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Carroll","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9362000_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1753115602531","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/mscarrollgjhs"},{"teacherId":4310521,"projectId":9250474,"letterContent":"The themes and lessons I was able to teach my students through this novel were incredible. Many of my struggling readers especially enjoyed reading this graphic novel because they could read through pictures enabling them the ability to comprehend text that otherwise would've been too difficult had it not been presented with pictures. \r\n\r\nStudents were able to complete projects in which they analyzed characters, identified themes, and other ELA skills through the book's art. Choosing to do this assignment after reading a graphic novel was especially cool for students because they knew exactly how characters looked, the faces they made, and, of course, the words that they spoke.\r\n\r\nThis unit wouldn't have been possible without your donations!","fullyFundedDate":1746787057555,"projectUrl":"project/new-school-yearnew-kid/9250474/","projectTitle":"New School Year...New Kid!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. T","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp4310521_orig.png?crop=398,398,x0,y0&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1628646232248","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/4310521"},{"teacherId":8112454,"projectId":9280552,"letterContent":"I am so excited to be able to dive into \"The Bronx Masquerade\" with my students! The book is a wonderful choice to teach about individuality, stereotypes and bias, and empathy. On top of that it is an excellent resource to teach poetry, tone and mood, and conflict. It is engaging to students, almost written as if they spoke it themselves. They will be using the book to create their own identity poem as they practice their literature skills. The end goal is to have them perform their very own poetry slam.\r\nMy students are excited just through my excitement for them. Thank you!","fullyFundedDate":1746786065960,"projectUrl":"project/word-warriors-celebrating-the-verse-of/9280552/","projectTitle":"Word Warriors: Celebrating the Verse of the Harlem Renaissance","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoeg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8112454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746850496086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8112454"},{"teacherId":8112454,"projectId":9264517,"letterContent":"Thank you very much for the supplies! We have enough paper to get through a large portion of the year. We have already started working collaboratively and students absolutely love the homey classroom environment. This provided the finishing touches we needed.\r\n\r\nWe have already written a short paper called Death to the word, which was wonderful to read. Students have reported that they love how positive my classroom environment is. They look forward to class and what we will be doing that day. \r\nThank you again.","fullyFundedDate":1746786336213,"projectUrl":"project/a-quills-quest-classroom-collaboration/9264517/","projectTitle":"A Quills Quest: Classroom Collaboration Unleashed","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoeg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8112454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746850496086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8112454"},{"teacherId":9347997,"projectId":9191329,"letterContent":"would like to express my sincere appreciation for the generous donation of the headphones and whiteboards provided to our classroom. These instructional resources have made a meaningful impact on our students' ability to remain focused, engaged, and successful while completing assignments and participating in daily learning activities. The headphones have been especially valuable in supporting individualized instruction, while the whiteboards have enhanced student interaction and understanding across subject areas. Your thoughtful support has directly contributed to a more effective and productive learning environment, and it is truly appreciated by both the students and myself.","fullyFundedDate":1744032929931,"projectUrl":"project/white-boards-and-markers/9191329/","projectTitle":"White Boards and Markers","teacherDisplayName":"Ms. Matthews","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp9347997_orig.png?crop=794,794,x0,y2&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746490116845","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/9347997"},{"teacherId":8112454,"projectId":9135801,"letterContent":"Because of your donation, we will be able to do a proper novel study at the start of next school year. Students I have now were so excited to hear that I was donated \"Coraline\" that they wished they could actually learn with it too. It's wonderful to hear kids ask to learn.\r\n\r\nOn top of that, the posters are wonderful. Students have been using them already for anchor charts, posters, and graffiti walls. They are hanging them up to be used for our classroom museum project showcasing our learning of the Holocaust.","fullyFundedDate":1744217965536,"projectUrl":"project/fairy-tales-are-more-than-true/9135801/","projectTitle":"“Fairy tales are more than true”","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Hoeg","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://storage.donorschoose.net/dc_prod/images/teacher/profile/orig/tp8112454_orig.jpg?crop=1:1,smart&width=272&height=272&fit=bounds&auto=webp&t=1746850496086","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/8112454"},{"teacherId":9347997,"projectId":9026083,"letterContent":"Thank you for your generous donations on DonorsChoose, students have been able to access headphones that significantly improve their learning experience. With the ability to use text-to-speech technology, students can now better engage with assignments and tests within the curriculum program, enhancing their comprehension and focus. The headphones have also been invaluable for supplemental activities like Edpuzzles, where students can listen to instructions and content at their own pace, ensuring they fully grasp the material. 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