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Mrs. Gray-Summers from South San Francisco, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enriching Curious Readers With Nonfiction Texts

My students need nonfiction books at their independent reading level to strengthen their ability to read informational text and to learn about the world around them!

  • $462 goal

This project expired on August 7, 2012.

This project expired on August 7, 2012.

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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 Students

Informational texts are challenging to read. Imagine yourself attempting to comprehend an informational text in a language that you are still learning. The task seems near impossible. However, my students do this every day.

I have 24 AMAZING, hard-working, and courageous third graders in my class.

90% of them are English language learners who are currently living at or below the line of poverty. They endure many hardships and challenges in their neighborhood which is filled with gang activity and crime, yet they come to school happy and eager to learn each day.

My Project

Because the majority of my students come from families who struggle financially, they typically are unable to see or experience much of the world beyond their small community. Reading, particularly nonfiction texts, is such a valuable experience for my third graders as it takes them on journeys to unimaginable places, gives them time to explore their own wonders, and allows them to explore the world. If it weren't for reading, they may have limited knowledge of the wonders and beauties of the world.

Donating to our project will make a HUGE difference to my students.

My students will develop into deeper, more critical thinkers through the reading of nonfiction texts which requires asking questions and determining importance. They will continue to make steady progress in their reading with books at their independent level. Most importantly, they will be more excited about reading by exploring their interests and things they are curious about!

Mrs. Gray-Summers Spruce Elementary School Grades 3-5

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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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South San Francisco, CA View local requests

More than half 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

24 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
LL627 - Level P Nonfiction Book Bin • Lakeshore Learning $42.95 1 $42.95
LL626 - Level O Nonfiction Book Bin • Lakeshore Learning $32.95 1 $32.95
LL625 - Level N Nonfiction Book Bin • Lakeshore Learning $39.95 1 $39.95
LL624 - Level M Nonfiction Book Bin • Lakeshore Learning $44.95 1 $44.95
LL623 - Level L Nonfiction Book Bin • Lakeshore Learning $43.95 1 $43.95
FB714 - Eyewitness Nonfiction Readers - Level 4 • Lakeshore Learning $39.50 1 $39.50
FB713 - Eyewitness Nonfiction Readers - Level 3 • Lakeshore Learning $39.50 1 $39.50
FB712 - Eyewitness Nonfiction Readers - Level 2 • Lakeshore Learning $39.50 1 $39.50

Materials cost

$323.25

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $29.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.85

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$392.68

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.30

Total project goal

$461.98

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