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Fourth Grade Word Wizards in Need of Dictionaries

My students need dictionaries/thesauruses to help them succeed in reading and writing.

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This project is a part of the Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month celebration because it supports a Latino teacher or a school where the majority of students are Latino.

My Students

Remember in your classroom growing up, your teacher had a set of dictionaries, encyclopedias, and thesauruses? Those were the good old days! We had access to valuable resources that helped with comprehending difficult words in stories we read, or assisted in spelling words.

The students of our school are eager learners that wish to prepare themselves for their future.

Our students come from a variety of backgrounds, family structures and economic levels. They come with different levels of vocabulary acquisition. The social economic status of students can affect their access to attain vocabulary. One of the main goals at our school is to prepare students for college. An abundance of vocabulary is necessary for spelling, reading, writing and math success. Our students are thirsty to share their experiences, knowledge and ideas; they just need the right words.

My Project

We are requesting dictionaries and thesauruses for students, in order to give them access to vocabulary. Students will be able to use these materials to assist them with reading, writing and word study. The dictionaries will help students look up challenging words they encountered while reading, which can give reading more meaning. A thesaurus is a valuable tool for writing, which will enable students to write more colorful and descriptive pieces. The goal is to empower students with the tools necessary for them to be able to articulate and express themselves.

Vocabulary is essential for success in college and life.

The dictionaries will be used during word study to find the meaning of words, and find the parts of speech. For science, students will be encouraged to look up new words. Having access to new vocabulary will help students find the words they need to articulate their thoughts and ideas.

Mrs. Mendoza CNCA - Sandra Cisneros Campus Grades 3-5

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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

60 students impacted 1donor

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
DICTIONARY WEBSTERS FOR STUDENTS FOURTH EDITION • School Specialty Inc. $4.17 32 $133.44
THESAURUS WEBSTERS FOR STUDENTS THIRD EDITION • School Specialty Inc. $4.17 32 $133.44

Materials cost

$266.88

Vendor shipping charges

 $26.69

Sales tax

 $24.42

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.00

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$356.99

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$63.00

Total project goal

$419.99

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $419.99

1 Donor

-$419.99

Donations toward project cost

-$356.99

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$63.00

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