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Poet X ELA Project Pitch: Empowerment Through Poetry

Help me give my students, the will to explore The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo through the lens of empowerment, identity, and self-expression. will engage in reading, discussion, and poetry writing exercises to connect personally with the novel's themes.

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$229 - complete this project and be a hero

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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.

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Project Overview:

In this project, students will explore The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo through the lens of empowerment, identity, and self-expression.

Students will engage in reading, discussion, and poetry writing exercises to connect personally with the novel's themes. The ultimate goal is for students to create a personal poetry portfolio, showcasing their growth as both readers and writers while understanding the transformative power of words in defining and expressing one’s identity.

Learning Objectives:

Reading Comprehension: Deepen understanding of The Poet X by analyzing themes of family, religion, identity, and the challenges of growing up.

Poetry Writing: Develop original poems inspired by themes in the novel and personal experiences.

Critical Thinking: Explore how the form of free verse poetry reflects and enhances the novel's themes.

Public Speaking: Perform a selection of their poems, learning to express emotion and meaning through voice and body.

Empathy and Reflection: Engage in discussions that encourage empathy, perspective-taking, and self-reflection.

Project Phases & Activities:

Phase 1: Introduction & Reading (1 week

Activity: Students will select one poem from their portfolio to perform in front of the class. This performance will include both vocal delivery and physical presentation (using hand gestures, facial expressions, etc.).

Discussion: After each performance, classmates will discuss the emotional impact of the poem and how it was conveyed through delivery.

Phase 5: Final Reflection and Project Presentation (1 week)

This project will help students connect with The Poet X on a personal level, exploring their own identities through the power of poetry. By combining reading, writing, and performance, students will gain a deeper understanding of both the novel and the therapeutic nature of creative expression. The ultimate goal is for students to feel empowered by their words and confident in their ability to share their stories with the world.

Ms. Day Overbrook High School Grades 9-12

Celebrate Black teachers and kids! This project supports a Black teacher or a school where the majority of students are Black.

Equity Focus

This project directly supports students at a historically underfunded school. Learn more about our Equity Focus.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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Philadelphia, PA View local requests

Nearly all 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
Patelai 50 Pack Pocket Folders Bulk 2 Pocket Heavy Duty Plastic Folders with Pockets Letter Size Folders Business Card Holder for School Office File (Black Color) • Amazon Business $40.99 2 $81.98
Haikubes: Create Captivating Haiku With a Roll of the Dice! (Poetry Game, Educational Poem Gift for English Teachers) • Amazon Business $29.95 1 $29.95
LACCHOUFEE 320 Pack #2 Pencils Bulk Pre-sharpened Pencils with Eraser top, 2 HB Pencils for Writhing Drawing, Yellow Wood-Cased Pencils in Bulk for Office, School, Teacher and Classroom Supplies • Amazon Business $27.99 1 $27.99
Notebook Paper College Ruled, Loose Leaf Paper College Ruled Notebook Filler Paper, Lined Filler Paper for 3 Ring Binders - 10.5” X 8", for College, School Classroom - 100 Sheets/Pack (6 Pack) • Amazon Business $18.79 1 $18.79
Magnetic Poetry Kit: Book Lover • Amazon Business $14.95 1 $14.95
BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Blue Ballpoint Pens, Medium Point (1.0mm), 60-Count Pack of Bulk Pens, Flexible Round Barrel for Writing Comfort, No. 1 Selling Ballpoint Pens • Amazon Business $5.63 1 $5.63

Materials cost

$179.29

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.69

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$211.98

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$37.41

Total project goal

$249.39

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $249.39

4 Donors

-$243.89

Donations toward project cost

-$211.98

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$31.91

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$5.50

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 $0.00

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