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

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Help Our Class Get a Clue with Mystery Books!

My project needs a variety of mystery books at different reading levels, such as the Young Cam Jansen series and the High Rise Private Eyes series.

  • $155 goal

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My students have really gotten into investigations this year! My 4th and 5th grade students with autism love to read and love asking questions even more. Two of my main goals for the school year are improving their reading skills and helping them become more skilled at finding answers to their own questions.

While it may be our science lessons that have prodded my students to ask more questions and make observations, I would like to extend their critical thinking to a reading unit focused on mystery books. The few mystery books we've read together so far have captured their attention and increased their reading comprehension by encouraging them to discover clues in the story. Unfortunately, we only have one lonely mystery book in our classroom library.

In order for the students to interact with mysteries in a variety of ways (through read alouds, guided reading, and independent reading) we need a collection of mystery books on different levels to keep in our classroom full time. Reading these exciting books will help my students increase their critical thinking skills, comprehension skills, and reading fluency skills. These are among the most critical goals I have for each of my special needs students.

Your help will make it possible for my students to immerse themselves in the exciting world of mysteries. This will lead them to improved reading skills and critical thinking skills. Thank you for your consideration.

Ms. Fredricksen PS231K @ PS215 Grades 3-5

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Brooklyn, NY View local requests

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

6 students impacted 1donor

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
Young Cam Jansen and the Pizza Shop Mystery David A. Adler, Susanna Natti (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Young Cam Jansen and the Lost Tooth (Young Cam Jansen Adventures Series) David A. Adler, Susanna Natti (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
Jigsaw Jones Boxed Set #1 - #5 James Preller • Barnes and Noble $17.95 1 $17.95
The Case of the Missing Monkey (High-Rise Private Eyes Series #1) Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
The Case of the Climbing Cat (High-Rise Private Eyes Series #2) Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
The Case of the Puzzling Possum (High-Rise Private Eyes Series #3) Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
The Case of the Troublesome Turtle (High-Rise Private Eyes Series #4) Cynthia Rylant, G. Brian Karas (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59
RE946 - Paperback Mysteries - Gr. 2-4 • Lakeshore Learning $42.50 1 $42.50
Nate the Great (Nate the Great Series) Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Marc Simont (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $4.05 1 $4.05
Nate the Great and the Missing Key (Nate the Great Series) Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Marc Simont (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $4.05 1 $4.05
Nate the Great and the Sticky Case (Nate the Great Series) Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Marc Simont (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $4.05 1 $4.05
Young Cam Jansen and the Missing Cookie: (Young Cam Jansen Adventures Series) David A. Adler, Susanna Natti, Susanna Natti (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $3.59 1 $3.59

Materials cost

$97.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.77

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.44

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$127.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$27.88

Total project goal

$154.88

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $154.88

1 Donor

-$149.41

Donations toward project cost

-$127.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$22.41

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.47

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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