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Mrs. Kaplan from Staten Island, NY is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Journey into Journalism

My students need one copy each of "The Elements of Journalism" to achieve their goals of in depth reporting as the seniors in a bridge class of 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.

  • $391 goal

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I teach in a New York City public school. My students are selected for our school based on a lottery, and all classes are heterogeneously mixed. Furthermore, my journalism class is a bridge class of students in 10th, 11th, and 12th grade. Our newspaper, which we publish 6-8 times a year, is international in that our articles have a global focus, students collaborate with students in other countries to write articles together, and we have a network of schools from around the globe with students who report for our newspaper.

As my class is made up of students in three grades, I must differentiate the curriculum and reading selections. My seniors, who have been in the journalism class for a year or more, need new literature that will challenge and engage them, while expanding their knowledge of the field of journalism.

The Elements of Journalism is a classic nonfiction piece about the responsibility reporters have to their audience. In addition, this well-written book will provide insight into all aspects of the journalism profession. Since it is written by journalists, it is a valuable source for my students who are eager to learn and improve as high school reporters.

Your help will ensure that my senior students are challenged and engaged in this course. As the mentors in the class, this book will help them move closer to becoming effective mentors who practice professional high school reporting.

Mrs. Kaplan
Grades 9-12
    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

    This project will reach 400 students.

    4 donors have given to this project.

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
The Elements of Journalism: What Newspeople Should Know and the Public Should Expect Bill Kovach, Tom Rosenstiel • Barnes and Noble $11.16 25 $279.00

Materials cost

$279.00

Vendor shipping charges

 $27.90

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.19

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$320.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$70.26

Total project goal

$390.34

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $390.34

4 Donors

-$390.34

Donations toward project cost

-$320.08

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$70.26

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