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Mrs. Lee from New York, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Inspiring Reading Success!

My students need books that get them excited about reading! Many of them have special needs or are reading below grade level, and often get discouraged about reading.

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My Students

Do you remember that first book that got you really excited about reading? And then you just couldn't stop? I remember "Charlotte's Web", and the "Little House" series being part of that memory for me. For many of my students, this moment hasn't happened yet, or reading is a struggle every day.

I am teaching in a Title 1 school.

Many of my students are students with special needs or are reading below grade level. They have dyslexia or related learning disabilities that make it difficult for them to read every day. Others are also fighting a constant battle with decoding and fluency. They are tired of reading texts that are below grade level, with simple plot lines and characters with whom they are unable to relate. My students enjoy listening to read alouds, and talking about books in small groups or with a partner. They love using their imaginations, and hearing about characters that are like them, and encounter situations they can relate to. Our school is willing to support our students, however, we don't always have the funds to purchase the materials to address all of their literacy needs. I have also already purchased some of these titles on my own, and had three boys move up in reading levels.

My Project

These books will be used for my students to read on their level for independent reading purposes, both in class and to take home in their book baggies. Graphic novels will help to get my students more interested in reading. Although, some of the language may appear to be simple, graphic novels often contain characters that are relatable, and who encounter complex situations. Many of the other books contain super hero, action, or sports. Many of my struggling readers are also boys. There has been much research done that says that boys are more behind in reading than females. According to the book, "Reading Don't Fix No Chevy's: Literacy in the Lives of Young Men" by Smith and Wilhelm, boys are more inclined to: -read graphic novels and comic books - read about hobbies, sports, and things they might do or be interested in doing - to enjoy escapism and humor, and some boys are passionate about science fiction or fantasy

My hope is that through the purchase of these books, my students will finally find that spark that ignites a love of reading!

When it's time for book shopping, they will be some of the first students to race to the baskets in the classroom library, eager to choose a new book. Thank you so much for your support for our classroom! "To learn to read is to light a fire; every syllable that is spelled out is a spark." —Victor Hugo

Mrs. Lee PS 180 Hugo Newman 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.

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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

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Good, the Bad, and the Monkeys (Comics Land) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Goat on a Boat (Comics Land) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Frank 'n' Beans (Comics Land) • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Full Court Pressure (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Wild Pitch (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $7.19 1 $7.19
Spotlight Striker (Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels) • Amazon Business $7.18 1 $7.18
Buzz Beaker and the Speed Secret (Buzz Beaker Books) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
Buzz Beaker and the Race to School (Buzz Beaker Books) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
The Grumpy Lobster (Ocean Tales) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
The Lucky Manatee (Ocean Tales) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
Rocky and Daisy at the Park (My Two Dogs) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
The Stranded Orca (Ocean Tales) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
The Brave Puffer Fish (Ocean Tales) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
The Hiding Eel (Ocean Tales) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
The Scary Slopes (My First Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
Shark in the Library! (My First Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
Race on the River (My First Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
The Forest Surprise (My First Graphic Novel) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
The Shivery Shark (Ocean Tales) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
Buzz Beaker and the Cave Creatures (Buzz Beaker Books) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
Buzz Beaker and the Growing Goo (Buzz Beaker Books) • Amazon Business $6.25 1 $6.25
Double Trouble: Jimmy Sniffles (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
Invaders from the Great Goo Galaxy: Eek & Ack (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
The Evil Echo: Princess Candy (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
The Marshmallow Mermaid: Princess Candy (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
Sugar Hero: Princess Candy (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
The Boy Who Burped Too Much (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
Up the President's Nose: Jimmy Sniffles (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
Dognapped!: Jimmy Sniffles (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
A Nose for Danger: Jimmy Sniffles (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $6.10 1 $6.10
Dancing Solo (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
The Black Hole Report (Eek and Ack Early Chapter Books) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Dance Team Dilemma (Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Ack's New Pet (Eek and Ack Early Chapter Books) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Eek Discovers Earth (Eek and Ack Early Chapter Books) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
The Big Mistake (Eek and Ack Early Chapter Books) • Amazon Business $5.95 1 $5.95
Royal Rodent Rescue (DC Super-Pets) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
The Biggest Little Hero (DC Super-Pets) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
The Amazing Mini-Mutts (DC Super-Pets) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
Backward Bowwow (DC Super-Pets) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
Midway Monkey Madness (DC Super-Pets) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
The Fantastic Flexy Frog (DC Super-Pets) • Amazon Business $4.95 1 $4.95
Wind Power Whiz Kid: A Buzz Beaker Brainstorm (Graphic Sparks) • Amazon Business $4.27 1 $4.27
Rocky and Daisy Go to the Vet (My Two Dogs) • Amazon Business $3.95 1 $3.95

Materials cost

$267.68

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$301.70

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$53.24

Total project goal

$354.94

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $354.94

1 Donor

-$354.94

Donations toward project cost

-$301.70

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$53.24

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