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Mr. Dearybury from Spartanburg, SC is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Poetry Pals

My students need poetry books to enhance their understanding of figurative language and increase their writing ability.

  • $269 goal

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My Students

"Poetry makes me feel alive." This is a quote from one of my 3rd graders earlier this year as we studied poetry. I want every student in my class to feel alive through the words of these great poets.

Everyone posts on Donors Choose that their students are the best, but I have to admit that mine are actually THE BEST!

They are an excited, eager, energetic bunch of students who crave learning like a marathoner craves water. They want to know so much, and I want to meet their needs. Our school is a Title I school in South Carolina where over half of the student body is on free and reduced lunch, but my students never let their circumstances get in the way of their learning.

My Project

Earlier this year when we studied poetry, my students hung on ever word that I read to them. They were particularly captivated by Langston Hughes and his poem, "Dreams." We completed an author study of his life, and they checked out books of his poetry from the library. Taking my cues from my students, I am writing this Donors Choose project to request more poetry books for our classroom. I selected some classic authors that I think the students will connect with similar to Langston Hughes. I chose 5 each, of 5 different books, so that students can work in cooperative learning groups to explore the poetry together. Book talk groups are already established with my 3rd graders so these books will be a perfect fit for our class.

I know that there are donors out there right now who love poetry as much as my students.

Help me to open their minds and spirits to the inspiring world of poetry even further. Your generous donation will be long lasting. The impact of this project will go on for years to come.

Mr. Dearybury Woodland Heights Elementary School Grades 3-5

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

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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Spartanburg, SC 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

60 students impacted 7donors

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Where Your Donation Goes

Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Carl Sandburg • AKJ Books $5.14 5 $25.70
Poetry for Young People: Emily Dickinson • AKJ Books $5.14 5 $25.70
Hip Hop Speaks to Children: A Celebration of Poetry with a Beat • AKJ Books $19.99 1 $19.99
Poetry for Young People: Edgar Allan Poe Edgar Allan Poe, Br • AKJ Books $5.14 5 $25.70
Poetry for Young People: Robert Frost • AKJ Books $5.14 5 $25.70
Langston Hughes • AKJ Books $11.06 5 $55.30

Materials cost

$178.09

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $12.56

3rd party payment processing fee

$2.67

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$228.32

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$40.29

Total project goal

$268.61

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $268.61

3 Donors

-$234.50

Donations toward project cost

-$199.33

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$35.17

Matching donations from our partners

-$34.11

Match offers toward project cost

-$28.99

Match offers to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$5.12

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$0.01

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 $0.00

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