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Mrs. Kagzanova from Brooklyn, NY is requesting educational kits & games through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Books Needed!

Help me give my students leveled books to read on their reading level!

  • $275 goal

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My Project

Books are indeed crucial for students who are English language learners (ELLs) for several reasons:

1.

**Language Development:** Books expose ELLs to a wide range of vocabulary, sentence structures, and language patterns. Reading helps them expand their language skills and improve their proficiency in English.

2. **Cultural Awareness:** Books often reflect different cultures, customs, and perspectives. They can help ELLs gain a deeper understanding of the culture and society of the English-speaking world, which is essential for effective communication and integration.

3. **Literacy Skills:** Reading books improves ELLs' reading and comprehension skills, which are fundamental for success in all academic subjects. Strong literacy skills are the foundation for academic achievement.

4. **Critical Thinking:** Books encourage critical thinking and analytical skills. ELLs can develop their ability to analyze and interpret texts, which is valuable not only in language development but also in other subjects.

5. **Empowerment and Confidence:** As ELLs read more and understand the content, they gain confidence in their language abilities. This confidence can lead to increased participation in class and a more positive attitude toward learning English.

6. **Social and Emotional Growth:** Books often contain stories and characters that ELLs can relate to, helping them navigate the social and emotional challenges of learning a new language and adapting to a new culture.

7. **Independent Learning:** Reading books allows ELLs to engage in independent learning. They can choose books that interest them, which can make the learning process more enjoyable and motivating.

8. **Communication Skills:** Exposure to books and reading materials helps ELLs improve their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, which are essential for effective communication in both academic and real-life situations.

Mrs. Kagzanova PS 100 Coney Island School Grades 3-5

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More than half 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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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level A • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level B • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level C • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level D • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99
Lakeshore Guided Reading Book Set - Level E • Lakeshore Learning Materials $39.99 1 $39.99

Materials cost

$199.95

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$232.95

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$41.11

Total project goal

$274.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $274.06

5 Donors

-$249.06

Donations toward project cost

-$211.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$37.36

match offer

-$25.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$21.25

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$3.75

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