Past projects 2
The Hunger Games
Funded May 3, 2011I cannot thank you enough for the opportunities you had given my students and myself. As they were crossing the stage and moving on to their high school life, I was so thankful for your generosity. My students not only like the Hunger Games, they devour it ! It was the first time of their school life that they were reading with passion. One of my lowest reader who suffered from dyslexia was reading in advance and completed the book before the classroom. She came with the biggest smile on her face and told me it was the first time she ever finished a book. When I opened the box with all of the new books, they asked if they could take the book home to read. I answered " yes, of course" and they were shocked.! Some of my toughest students were walking around the campus holding the book and I caught some of them reading during lunch break! A first!!
All students brought back their books intact. They wanted to read the second book. Unfortunately, we ran out of time, Now, they are waiting for the movie.
On behalf of room 6 from Leyva Middle School, I wanted to thank you for your generosity and opportunity to inspire my students to read and be passionate about it. ”
With gratitude,
Ms. LeGrand
This classroom project was brought to life by Townsend Press and 9 other donors.Listening Center
Funded Apr 6, 2009My students and I greatly appreciated the listening center. It provided the chance for some of my students to improve their decoding skills and their reading comprehension. Teaching students with learning disabilities and English learner, the listening center offered them the chance to practice listening skills and improve their vocabulary. They were also able to participate to discussion even if they were unable to read the passage. They felt successful and they became active participant in their learning. Listening to stories open them to new opportunities. One of my student told me that he had no idea how books could be cool ! It was inspiring to hear that comment. Listening center provided them the chance to experiment new books without the extreme difficulties to overcome their reading disabilities. Many of my students had given up reading but listening to stories offered a new way to read.
My classroom and I really thank you for your generous donation.
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With gratitude,
Ms. LeGrand