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Ms. Schatz from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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A Study of Mystery through Alfred Hitchcock

My students need books, such as The Best of Mystery Chosen by Alfred Hitchcock, with accompanying DVDs.

  • $465 goal

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My Students

Was there a book that had you sleeping with the lights on? Or a movie that made you jump out of your seat? Help my students understand the true meaning of thrillers with a collection of short stories and Alfred Hitchcock movies!

I teach in an inner-city middle school in NYC.

My students are in the 8th grade and love to read! I am excited that they ask to read independently, and each might be reading 2 or 3 books at a time. My students are in a competition with each other to read at least 25 books this school year and take a comprehension quiz on each book with a score of at least 90%.

My Project

We just finished a book that referenced The Birds, and I was surprised that my students had never heard of Alfred Hitchcock. They of course asked if we could watch the movie, and I said we first had to learn about Mr. Hitchcock. We agreed that we would study the works of Alfred Hitchcock and read mysteries and then compare how a mystery unfolds in a book to how it unfolds on the screen.

This project will allow my students to read books that are not provided by our school, and will give them an introduction into short stories, mysteries, and film history.

I have shared this project with my students and they are excited. They have never seen a live stage show. They now plan to have multiple bake sales throughout the year in order to raise money to see Alfred Hitchcock's The 39 Steps at the end of the semester.

Ms. Schatz Community Action School Middle School 258 Grades 6-8

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At this school, more than 50% of students are Black, Latino, and/or Native American, and more than 50% come from low-income households. Learn how your donation to this school supports a more equitable education.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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More than three‑quarters 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

12 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Best of Mystery: 63 Short Stories Chosen by the Master of Suspense Selected by Alfred Hitchcock • Barnes and Noble $5.69 12 $68.28
Tales of Terror Alfred Hitchcock, Eleanor J. Sullivan (Editor) • Barnes and Noble $5.69 12 $68.28
Alfred Hitchcock - The Masterpiece Collection Alfred Hitchcock • Barnes and Noble $68.39 1 $68.39
Dial M for Murder Alfred Hitchcock, Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Robert Cummings • Barnes and Noble $9.49 1 $9.49
Notorious Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant, Ingrid Bergman, Claude Rains • Barnes and Noble $7.11 1 $7.11
Disturbia D.J. Caruso, Shia LaBeouf, David Morse, Sarah Roemer • Barnes and Noble $25.64 1 $25.64
Alfred Hitchcock Presents - Season One • Barnes and Noble $22.79 1 $22.79
North by Northwest Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, James Mason • Barnes and Noble $20.41 1 $20.41
Spellbound Alfred Hitchcock, Ingrid Bergman, Gregory Peck, Jean Acker • Barnes and Noble $7.11 1 $7.11
To Catch a Thief Alfred Hitchcock, Cary Grant, Grace Kelly, Jesse Royce Landis • Barnes and Noble $12.58 1 $12.58
Strangers on a Train Alfred Hitchcock, Farley Granger, Robert Walker, Ruth Roman • Barnes and Noble $21.28 1 $21.28
Alfred Hitchcock Presents - Season 2 • Barnes and Noble $22.79 1 $22.79

Materials cost

$354.15

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.31

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$394.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$69.61

Total project goal

$464.07

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $464.07

1 Donor

-$96.00

Donations toward project cost

-$81.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.40

match offer

-$368.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$312.86

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$55.21

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 $0.00

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