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

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Mentor Texts for Joy and Craft Moves!

Help me give my students quality mentor texts to teach themselves about writing.

  • $300 goal

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Celebrating Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month

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

A typical day in my classroom involves students learning through a reader's and writer's workshop model. I want my students to have a love for books as well as the skills they need to be successful readers and writers. I lack the mentor texts needed to make learning more enjoyable for my students.

My students are comprised of a varied mix of socioeconomic levels as well as academic levels.

Approximately eighty-eight percent of our students qualify for free or reduced lunches. We also have many English Language Learners. Many of my students lack the exposure to quality literature needed for academic and social growth. The students LOVE to listen to, read, and analyze great stories. They have a strong passion for learning but do not always have the resources to help them.

My Project

My students need quality mentor texts to grow as writers. The students need to read and study mentor texts, be in constant dialogue with these texts, and incorporate what they learn from the diaglogue into their own writing.

The mentor texts incuding Pecan Pie Baby, A Bike Like Sergios, and Animals that Nobody Loves will help students notice the craft moves with the intent of trying those moves in their writing.

The mentor texts I am requesting will help students teach themselves about writing and give opportunities to practice reading like writers. With the use of the post-its, pens, and markers students can read mentor texts and mark parts of the text that they love and try those author's craft moves in their writing. Students can ask themselves "What did this writer do that I could try? If the kids depend on the teachers for craft, they become too dependent on the teacher. Using mentor texts fosters student independence and agency.

Ms. Stosic PS 19 Marino P Jeantet Grades 3-5

Equity Focus

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

32 students impacted 6donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Hello Honeybees: Read and play in the hive! (Bee Books, Board Books for Babies, Toddler Board Books) • Amazon Business $10.30 2 $20.60
Maddi's Fridge • Amazon Business $15.12 1 $15.12
Post-it Notes 6555PK Original Pads in Cape Town Colors, 3 x 5, 100-Sheet (Pack of 5) - 655-5PK • Amazon Business $7.39 2 $14.78
The Best Story • Amazon Business $14.54 1 $14.54
Islandborn • Amazon Business $14.00 1 $14.00
A Bike Like Sergio's • Amazon Business $6.64 2 $13.28
The Mushroom Fan Club • Amazon Business $12.20 1 $12.20
Elephants: A Book for Children • Amazon Business $12.10 1 $12.10
Pentel R.S.V.P. Ballpoint Pen, 1.0mm Medium Tip, Pink Ink, Box of 12 (BK91-P) • Amazon Business $10.06 1 $10.06
Animal Grossology: The Science of Creatures Gross and Disgusting • Amazon Business $8.55 1 $8.55
Animals Nobody Loves • Amazon Business $7.99 1 $7.99
In My Opinion • Amazon Business $7.95 1 $7.95
Pecan Pie Baby • Amazon Business $7.42 1 $7.42
Pecan Pie Baby • Amazon Business $7.42 1 $7.42
3M Post-it Notes, 1.5” x 2”, 12 Pack, 100 Sheet Per Pad, Neon Assorted (MMM653AN), Pack of 12 • Amazon Business $7.33 1 $7.33
The Perfect Pet • Amazon Business $6.98 1 $6.98
The Fly: The Disgusting Critters Series • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
The Worm: The Disgusting Critters Series • Amazon Business $5.99 1 $5.99
Sharpie Permanent Markers, Fine Point, Black, 12 Count • Amazon Business $5.87 1 $5.87
The Slug: The Disgusting Critters Series • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
The Rat: The Disgusting Critters Series • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69
The Spider: The Disgusting Critters Series • Amazon Business $5.69 1 $5.69

Materials cost

$215.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $5.99

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$3.23

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$254.46

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$44.90

Total project goal

$299.36

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $299.36

4 Donors

-$183.19

Donations toward project cost

-$173.71

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$9.48

Matching donations from our partners

-$95.00

Match offers toward project cost

-$80.75

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$14.25

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$21.17

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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