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Ms. McMahon from Reston, VA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Reading Is More Exciting With Teen Specific Books!

Help me give my students age appropriate books to read while they learn to read in English!

  • $1,637 goal

This project expired on June 23, 2024.

This project expired on June 23, 2024.

My Project

My students are learning to read (many for the first time) as high school students. They have experienced periods of interrupted schooling due to wars, national conflicts, and fear for their safety. They are excited to be in school and eager to read and create better futures for themselves and their families.

My students need specialized texts that are engaging and exciting for teenagers, but specially written specifically for beginning readers.

As such, I would like to use the Saddleback Decode curriculum with them. These books are written for teenagers like mine who are learning to read for the first time in English. They have simple texts, but dramatic stories that teenagers love. They also have cool and relevant nonfiction readings about themes like hope and topics like tattoos. The starter kit only comes with three copies of each book, so I am asking for additional copies of the student books so each of my students can have his or her own book to use in class.

I also picked this curriculum because it has a phonics emphasis that follows the evidence based Science of Reading.

Finally, I am also for materials to keep these resources in the best condition for years to come. The storage tub and page protectors will be use to sort and organize the texts.

Students will use the folders and other classrooms supplies (pencils, notebooks, and erasers) to organize and complete resources that go with the curriculum.

Ms. McMahon South Lakes High School Grades 9-12

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More than a third 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

50 students impacted

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
TERL Phonics: Decode [1] Boxed Set • Saddleback Educational Publishing $649.95 1 $649.95
TERL Phonics: Decode [1] Level 2 Additional Book Set • Saddleback Educational Publishing $63.95 3 $191.85
TERL Phonics: Decode [1] Level 1 Additional Book Set • Saddleback Educational Publishing $63.95 3 $191.85
Blue Summit Supplies 30 Plastic Two Pocket Folders with Prongs, Assorted Color, Durable Poly 2 Pocket Folders with Clasps, Letter Size with Business Card Slot, Bulk 30 Pack • Amazon Business $31.35 3 $94.05
Buyitt 2-Pack Plastic Storage Box with Lid, 8 Quart Clear Storage Bin • Amazon Business $23.99 1 $23.99
Ticonderoga Neon Pencil Shaped Erasers - Pkg of 3 • Blick Art Materials $4.38 5 $21.90
Amazon Basics Woodcased #2 Pencils, Pre-sharpened, HB Lead Bulk Box, 150 Count, Yellow • Amazon Business $15.63 1 $15.63
KTRIO Sheet Protectors 8.5 x 11 inch Clear Page Protectors for 3 Ring Binder, Plastic Sleeves for Binders, Top Loading Paper Protector Letter Size, 100 Pack • Amazon Business $11.89 1 $11.89

Materials cost

$1,201.11

Vendor shipping charges

 $141.95

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$18.02

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,391.08

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$245.48

Total project goal

$1,636.56

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