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Mrs. Wells from Paw Paw, MI is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Expanding Class Library

Help me give my students an expanded class library to best fit the recommended and required reading for AP Lit.

  • $824 goal

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

This project expired on July 3, 2024.

My Project

I have created this project with the hope of enhancing the educational experience of my students through the acquisition of essential resources for our Advanced Placement (AP) Literature class. As an educator, I am committed to providing my students with the tools they need to excel academically and develop a lifelong love for literature. However, due to budget constraints, our classroom library lacks crucial novels required for the AP Literature curriculum, and many of my students lack access to quality writing utensils. With your support, we can bridge this gap and empower our students to achieve their full potential.

The novels requested for our classroom library serve as the cornerstone of our AP Literature curriculum.

They expose students to a diverse range of literary genres, styles, and themes, allowing them to engage critically with classic and contemporary works of literature. By having access to these novels, students can deepen their understanding of literary analysis, hone their critical thinking skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for the power of storytelling. Additionally, the novels provide students with the opportunity to explore different perspectives, cultures, and historical contexts, fostering empathy and cultural literacy.

Your generous support for our project will have a profound and lasting impact on the lives of my students. By providing them with access to essential resources such as novels for our classroom library and quality writing utensils, you will empower them to succeed academically, cultivate a love for literature, and realize their full potential. Together, we can create a learning environment where every student has the opportunity to thrive and achieve greatness. Thank you for considering our project and for your commitment to education

Mrs. Wells Paw Paw High School Grades 9-12

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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

100 students impacted

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Where Your Donation Goes

Materials Cost Quantity Total
Chrisfall Inspirational Ballpoint Pens Employee Appreciation Gifts Bulk Motivational Quote Pens with Coated Metal Motivational Gifts Pens for Men Women, 10 Colors (40 Pieces) • Amazon Business $19.99 5 $99.95
Pilot G2 Retractable Gel Pens, Fine Point, Black Ink, 36/Pack (84065) • Quill.com $46.79 1 $46.79
EXPO Dry Erase Markers (Assorted Colors) - 36 Count with CHISEL Tip • DonorsChoose Featured Favorites $45.00 1 $45.00
Pilot G2 Gel Pen Set - Wallet Set, 0.7mm, Set of 20, Assorted Colors • Blick Art Materials $33.42 1 $33.42
Type C Fast Charger, for Samsung Charger Android Phone USB-C Charging Cable 6.6ft for Galaxy S23/S23+/S22/S21/S20/S10e/S9/S8/Note20/Note10/Note9/Z Fold 3/4/5 2-Pack • Amazon Business $9.99 3 $29.97
[Apple MFi Certified] iPhone Charger Fast Charging, GEONAV 3Pack USB Power Wall Rapid Charger Adapter with 6FT Lightning to USB Quick Charge Sync Cable for iPhone 14 13 12 11 Pro/XS Max/XR/SE/X/8/iPad • Amazon Business $5.99 5 $29.95
Mr. Pen-Black, 4 Pack, Heavy Duty Metal Bookends, Book Holders for Shelves, Book Stoppers for Office, Metal Bookends, Book Ends to Hold Books. • Amazon Business $9.98 3 $29.94
Expo Dry Erase Markers, Chisel Tip, Assorted, 16/Pack (81045) • Quill.com $14.93 2 $29.86
Fall & Winter Scented Wax Melts Variety Set-12 Assorted 6pc Cube Sets for Electric Candle Warmer (2.5oz ea) Pumpkin Spice, Cider, Berry, Peppermint Cocoa, Cinnamon, Caramel- Holiday Christmas Gift Box • Amazon Business $29.69 1 $29.69
Mixweer 24 Pcs Plate Stands for Display Metal Display Stand Photo Easel Stand Book Holder Plate Holder Picture Stand for Decorative Display Easels Picture Frame Stand Plate Rack (4.3 Inch, 6 Inch) • Amazon Business $28.99 1 $28.99
Jude the Obscure (Penguin Clothbound Classics) • Amazon Business $20.49 1 $20.49
Madame Bovary: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) • Amazon Business $14.49 1 $14.49
Waiting for Godot: A Tragicomedy in Two Acts • Amazon Business $12.49 1 $12.49
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens • Amazon Business $11.64 1 $11.64
Native Son • Amazon Business $11.50 1 $11.50
A Streetcar Named Desire (New Directions Paperbook) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
The Portrait of a Lady (Penguin Classics) • Amazon Business $11.49 1 $11.49
Sula • Amazon Business $11.39 1 $11.39
All the Pretty Horses (The Border Trilogy, Book 1) • Amazon Business $10.93 1 $10.93
Things Fall Apart: A Novel • AKJ Education $10.22 1 $10.22
Ceremony: (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition) • Amazon Business $9.95 1 $9.95
The Glass Menagerie • Amazon Business $9.69 1 $9.69
The Awakening and Selected Stories (Penguin Classics) • Amazon Business $9.00 1 $9.00
Bless Me, Ultima • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man (Penguin Classics) • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Wuthering Heights (Bronte Sisters Collection): Deluxe Edition • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead • Amazon Business $8.99 1 $8.99
Death Of A Salesman, Certain Private Conversations In Two Acts And A Requiem • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
The Three Theban Plays: Antigone; Oedipus the King; Oedipus at Colonus • Amazon Business $7.67 1 $7.67
The Age of Innocence • Amazon Business $6.97 1 $6.97
A Raisin in the Sun • AKJ Education $6.53 1 $6.53
Candide • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
The Invisible Man (Signet Classics) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Crime and Punishment (Dover Thrift Editions: Classic Novels) • Amazon Business $5.49 1 $5.49
Moby-Dick (Bantam Classics) • Amazon Business $4.49 1 $4.49

Materials cost

$645.63

Vendor shipping charges

$14.95

Sales tax

$0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.68

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$700.26

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$123.58

Total project goal

$823.84

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