Being Tomorrow Ready with Reading!

Funded Jul 14, 2020

My students and I can't thank you enough for our new books. The books I received through this funding has allowed me to put new, diverse, and modern literature into the hands of my students. Many of these books also expose students to different cultures and people around the world.

These books are high-interest, so my students are eager to read them. We had our book tasting in class. During this time, students read the first chapter of the book. They rated the book, and they wrote a one sentence explanation for their rating. Then, the books were rotated, and other students read the first chapter. I only had 5 books that weren't checked out by students after our book tasting, but I do have requests to read those books at a later time. These are some of the comments students wrote about the books:

"This book is very descriptive and well-written."

"This book caught my attention, and I definitely want to read it."

"It is a really good book. The Mc is very funny. It has a good setting."

"I like war books and movies....history in general. It is a great book."

"I really like the humor in this book so far."

"I like the book because I can relate to the narrator."

Again, I am so thankful for your generous donation to my classroom. These books were a big hit. One of the most rewarding parts of my job is introducing good literature to my students and increasing their motivation to read!

Thank you!

Ms. Tiffany Murray”

With gratitude,

Ms. Murray