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Ms. Liu from Rochester, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Enhancing Literacy Skills With High Interest Books

Help me give my students high-interest poetry, graphic novels, and other genre books

  • $573 goal

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My Project

Reading a diverse range of texts, including poetry, graphic novels, and high-interest books, is essential for students for several reasons:

Enhanced Literacy Skills: Different genres challenge students in unique ways.

Poetry helps with language rhythm, word choice, and symbolic thinking, while graphic novels combine visuals with text to reinforce comprehension and interpretation skills. Reading a variety of texts builds vocabulary, improves reading fluency, and encourages critical thinking.

Increased Engagement: High-interest books, including graphic novels, capture students' attention and make reading enjoyable. When students are interested in the content, they're more likely to read actively, which boosts motivation and builds a lifelong reading habit.

Cultural Awareness and Empathy: Diverse texts often introduce students to different cultures, perspectives, and life experiences, fostering empathy and broadening their worldview. Poetry, for instance, often explores human emotions and universal themes, while graphic novels can present complex social issues in an accessible way.

Improved Interpretation and Analytical Skills: Poetry and graphic novels both require readers to "read between the lines." Poetry often relies on metaphor and symbolism, while graphic novels ask readers to interpret images and connect them with the narrative. This trains students to look deeper into what they read, an important skill for understanding all types of literature and media.

Self-Expression and Creativity: Exposure to different literary forms can inspire students' own writing and creative expression. Poetry encourages them to play with language, while graphic novels allow for a blend of art and storytelling. Reading widely shows students there are many ways to convey ideas and emotions, encouraging them to find their unique voice.

Overall, these texts make reading more accessible and appealing while promoting critical literacy, emotional growth, and creative expression, essential components of well-rounded education.

Ms. Liu World of Inquiry School 58 Grades 9-12

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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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Rochester, NY View local requests

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

600 students impacted 2donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Walking Dead Compendium Volume 4 (The Walking Dead Compendium) • Amazon Business $41.50 1 $41.50
The Walking Dead: Compendium Two • Amazon Business $37.00 1 $37.00
The Walking Dead: Compendium Three • Amazon Business $32.99 1 $32.99
Earthdivers, Vol. 3: 1776 • Amazon Business $21.99 1 $21.99
Brilliant Bobby and The Kids of Karma: The Block Party • Amazon Business $20.00 1 $20.00
Of Poetry and Protest: From Emmett Till to Trayvon Martin • Amazon Business $18.55 1 $18.55
Brilliant Bobby and The Kids of Karma: Wax Museum • Amazon Business $15.99 1 $15.99
Cursed: A New Fear; House of Whispers; Forbidden Secrets (Fear Street Saga) • Amazon Business $13.99 1 $13.99
Betrayal: The Betrayal; The Secret; The Burning (Fear Street Saga) • Amazon Business $13.49 1 $13.49
Pretty Boys Are Poisonous: Poems • Amazon Business $13.00 1 $13.00
Earthdivers, Vol. 1: Kill Columbus • Amazon Business $12.99 1 $12.99
You Are Only Just Beginning: Lessons for the Journey Ahead (Morgan Harper Nichols Poetry Collection) • Amazon Business $12.95 1 $12.95
Earthdivers, Vol. 2: Ice Age • Amazon Business $11.99 1 $11.99
Fear Street Super Thriller: Nightmares • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
True Evil: The First Evil; The Second Evil; The Third Evil (Fear Street) • Amazon Business $11.19 1 $11.19
Call Us What We Carry: Poems • Amazon Business $11.15 1 $11.15
Fear Street The Beginning: The New Girl; The Surprise Party; The Overnight; Missing • Amazon Business $10.39 1 $10.39
Death Note, Vol. 3 • Amazon Business $9.99 1 $9.99
Death Note, Vol. 7 • Amazon Business $9.63 1 $9.63
Death Note, Vol. 1 • Amazon Business $9.58 1 $9.58
Fear Street Super Thriller: Party Games & Don't Stay Up Late • Amazon Business $9.56 1 $9.56
Death Note, Vol. 10 • Amazon Business $9.46 1 $9.46
Death Note Black Edition, Vol. 2 (2) • Amazon Business $9.06 1 $9.06
THINGS WE DON’T TALK ABOUT • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
Death Note, Vol. 2 • Amazon Business $8.69 1 $8.69
Death Note, Vol. 6 • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
Death Note, Vol. 8 • Amazon Business $8.50 1 $8.50
How Far You Have Come: Musings on Beauty and Courage (Morgan Harper Nichols Poetry Collection) • Amazon Business $8.49 1 $8.49
Fear Street Super Thriller: Secrets • Amazon Business $8.29 1 $8.29
The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye • Amazon Business $8.08 1 $8.08
All Along You Were Blooming: Thoughts for Boundless Living (Morgan Harper Nichols Poetry Collection) • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
Death Note, Vol. 9 • Amazon Business $7.14 1 $7.14
Death Note, Vol. 5 • Amazon Business $7.00 1 $7.00

Materials cost

$449.51

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.74

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$486.25

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$85.81

Total project goal

$572.06

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $572.06

2 Donors

-$572.06

Donations toward project cost

-$486.25

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.81

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