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Reading and Writing Across the Art Curriculum

Help me give my students opportunities for reading and writing across the Art Curriculum by adding new art books to my classroom library and providing me with teacher materials for enhancing art journal writing.

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My Project

These books and journal materials will continue to foster the importance and the joy of reading and writing as part of my Visual Art curriculum. My class periods are 90 minutes each, and the agenda is always consistent, with the first 10 minutes being time for reading or writing about Art!

The art books requested will be added to my class library and be offered as choice for independent reading, and with the composition books, I'll make each student a beautiful Art Journal for their writing.

I'll do this by adding a decorative cover to each journal with each child's name. If it is a beautiful little journal and personalized with their names, they are more likely to treat it with care. Students write critiques about artists' work we are studying, summaries of short articles from Art Scholastic Magazine (provided by my PTA), self reflections of art processes and other writing prompts.

Sometimes when students first arrive in my class and realize they will not only be making art, but also reading and writing, there's sometimes a little hesitation, but they quickly realize the joy and importance to read and write across all subjects, even art! I will grade the journals after 5 entries and always write a comment to each student about their ideas. I feel this is so important. In the past, when I've given their graded journals back to them, they always thumb through the pages to see the grade, but also to see the comments. I feel this encourages them and they feel heard. I made these journals for my students last year and it was a success, but last year, I bought all of the materials myself. If you believe in this idea, donations to this project are welcomed! Thank you.

Ms. Russell Albert Hill Middle School Grades 6-8

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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.

This project will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

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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
Mead Composition Book, 6 Pack of Cute Notebooks, College Ruled paper, Hard Cover 100 sheets (200 Pages) , Pastel Color Notebook, • Amazon Business $20.87 8 $166.96
Emerging Art: Teacher Edition • Amazon Business $52.39 1 $52.39
110lb Cover Ultra Heavyweight Double Thick Cardstock - Bright White - 8.5" x 11" - For Inkjet/Laser Printers (100 Sheets) • Amazon Business $23.95 2 $47.90
Wild Things Are Happening: The Art of Maurice Sendak • Amazon Business $32.49 1 $32.49
Artists: Their Lives and Works (DK History Changers) • Amazon Business $29.98 1 $29.98
Art Assessments: Tests, Quizzes, Benchmarks, Exams, Rubrics, and More for Art Teachers • Amazon Business $24.95 1 $24.95
STEAM Power: Infusing Art Into Your STEM Curriculum • Amazon Business $21.49 1 $21.49
We Are Artists: Women who Made their Mark on the World • Amazon Business $17.78 1 $17.78
The Encyclopedia of Pottery Techniques: A unique visual directory of pottery techniques, with guidance on how to use them • Amazon Business $16.36 1 $16.36
Art From Her Heart: Folk Artist Clementine Hunter • Amazon Business $15.59 1 $15.59
13 Modern Artists Children Should Know • Blick Art Materials $14.95 1 $14.95

Materials cost

$440.84

Vendor shipping charges

 $9.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$6.61

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$487.40

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$86.01

Total project goal

$573.41

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $573.41

2 Donors

-$573.41

Donations toward project cost

-$487.40

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$86.01

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