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Mrs. Griffo from Staten Island, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Adventures in Paradise

Help me give my students the novel "Beethoven in Paradise" to show how relationships shape who they are today.

  • 5 donors
  • $376 still needed

expires Aug 07

  • 5 donors
  • $376 still needed
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My Project

Reading "Beethoven in Paradise" with my students will offer rich opportunities for character analysis, theme exploration, and narrative structure. The novel follows Beethoven’s growth as he navigates challenges, making it an ideal text for students to analyze how characters evolve in response to conflict, which emphasize understanding character development and how experiences shape them. The book’s plot provides clear examples of conflict, climax, and resolution, giving students the chance to practice identifying these elements and analyzing how they contribute to the overall story.

In this novel, the themes of friendship, family, resilience, and personal growth are relevant to middle school students, sparking meaningful discussions that align with curriculum goals of understanding deeper meanings in literature.

"Beethoven in Paradise" supports vocabulary development, writing skills, and critical thinking. The novel introduces new vocabulary in context, offering students the chance to expand their word knowledge while improving their ability to determine word meanings through context clues, a key part of the curriculum. Writing assignments such as character analyses or creative projects allow students to engage with the text in a more personal way, fostering writing skills aligned with ELA standards.

The book also provides opportunities for group discussions and collaborative activities, where students can practice citing textual evidence and responding to each other’s ideas. Through these activities, students will strengthen their ability to think critically and connect literature to real-world experiences, making Beethoven in Paradise a valuable addition to the classroom. Please help us get these books into our hands and minds.

Mrs. Griffo Intermediate School 27 Anning S Prall 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

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Where Your Donation Goes

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Beethoven in Paradise • Amazon Business $10.79 34 $366.86

Materials cost

$366.86

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.50

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$402.36

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$71.00

Total project goal

$473.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $473.36

1 Donor

-$45.00

Donations toward project cost

-$45.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$0.00

match offer

-$45.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$38.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$6.75

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$7.94

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 $375.42

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