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Mrs. Hauser from Simpsonville, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Helping Children Learn to Love Writing

My project needs the following books; Four Square Writing Method, Poetry Writing, Draw Then Write, 6+1 Traits of Writing, Ideas for Teaching the 6 Traits, 25 Mini-Lessons that Teach Writing, 50 Writing Lessons that Work and Trying to Teach Kids How to Write.

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I teach 4th grade in a public school with a 38% poverty level. I want to teach all of my students the joy of writing! Sometimes as children get older, their desire to write fades. I will start by modeling good writing for my students. My students will observe me talking about and modeling the six traits of writing (ideas, organization, voice, sentence fluency, word choice and conventions). They will see me as a writer and someone who enjoys writing. I will use mini-lessons that teach students good writing techniques such as using detail, selecting good topics, writing good endings and utilizing strong verb choices. I also will have students draw a picture then write about it. Students will also learn different ways to organize their ideas with graphic organizers. My students will have several writing projects this year. They will be writing Tall Tales, Black History Reports, and Memoirs. They will also be learning and writing different kinds of poetry. The materials I will need to complete this project are: Four Square Writing Method, Poetry Writing, Draw Then Write, 6+1 Traits of Writing, 25 Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing, 50 Writing Lessons That Work!, If You Are Trying to Teach How to Write...,You've Gotta Have This Book!, and Books, Lessons, Ideas for Teaching the Six Traits. I want my students to find joy in writing and become lifelong writers. Funding this grant will give my students the opportunity to become confident, and competent children who love to write!

Mrs. Hauser Simpsonville Elementary 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
DRAW THEN WRITE GR. 4-6 • Teacher's School Supply $18.72 1 $18.72
FOUR SQUARE WRITING METHOD GR. 4-6 • Teacher's School Supply $16.17 1 $16.17
POETRY WRITING Handbook GR. 4-6 • Teacher's School Supply $16.17 1 $16.17
6 + 1 TRAITS OF WRITING: THE COMPLETE GUIDE • Teacher's School Supply $33.71 1 $33.71
Books, Lessons, Ideas for Teaching the Six Traits: Writing in the Elementary and Middle Grades Vicki Spandel • Barnes and Noble $18.00 1 $18.00
25 Mini-Lessons for Teaching Writing: Quick Lessons That Help Students Become Effective Writers Adele Fiderer • Barnes and Noble $12.59 1 $12.59
50 Writing Lessons That Work!: Motivating Prompts and Easy Activities That Develop the Essentials of Strong Writing Carolyn Rawlings Miller • Barnes and Noble $8.95 1 $8.95
If You're Trying to Teach Kids how to Write...: ...You've Gotta Have This Book! Marjorie Frank, Kathleen Bullock (Illustrator), Judy Ramsell Howard (Illustrator) • Barnes and Noble $17.99 1 $17.99

Materials cost

$142.30

Vendor shipping charges

 $14.23

Sales tax

 $7.12

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.56

Fulfillment labor & materials

$17.00

Total project cost

$184.00

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.39

Total project goal

$224.39

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Total project goal

 $224.39

2 Donors

-$224.39

Donations toward project cost

-$184.00

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$40.39

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