Ms.Charlera's Magic Writing Classroom

Funded Dec 3, 2024

I'm thrilled to share how your generosity has directly impacted my ELL and MLL students! The new resources have been a game-changer in our classroom, helping my students build their language skills while gaining confidence in their learning. One of the first projects we tackled using the materials was a vocabulary and writing workshop where students explored key academic words and applied them in their writing. We used visual aids, sentence-building tools, and interactive reading exercises to help students understand new words in context.

One memorable moment was when a student, who had previously struggled with writing, used the new word "communicate" in a full sentence without hesitation—her face lit up with pride! When my students first saw the materials, their reactions were priceless! Many of them were excited and curious, flipping through the books and pointing out words they recognized. Some even whispered, "Ms. Charlera, is this really for us?" Seeing their excitement reminded me how much access to the right tools can inspire a love for learning.

What are our next steps? We're diving into a multi-step writing project connected to our unit on short stories and central ideas. Students will read primary source excerpts, discuss their meanings in small groups, and craft their text analysis essays. These resources will continue to support them as they build their vocabulary, improve sentence structure, and develop their ability to articulate their ideas in English. Your generosity has made a lasting impact, and I can't thank you enough for believing in my students. They are growing into confident readers and writers because of you!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Charlera