Help me give my students the novel, Stella by Starlight, to enlighten them, educate them and to inspire them.
FULLY FUNDED! Ms. Hum's classroom raised $707
This project is fully funded
Celebrating 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
I teach 5th grade in a Spanish and English Dual Immersion school. This means that instruction is taught in English and Spanish. Our students are mostly from immigrant families. Most of our students are English language learners, and 95% of them receive free lunch. Our school is located in a neighborhood struggling with drug and gang violence.
My students are rambunctious and sometimes unruly, but they are also resilient, wonderful, and hopeful.
They are dedicated to their families and loyal to their friends. They help out at home with younger siblings. Some of them are already responsible for the care of a younger brother or sister. They love all the things that any 10 year old loves... recess, friends, games, and field trips. They dream and hope for a better future.
My Project
I want my students to read the wonderful, moving novel by the African American writer, Sharon M. Draper. I want my students to read about. learn about, experience as much they can about the African American experience.
My students will learn what it was like to be hated simply because of the color or their skin.
The book will be read as a read aloud with guiding questions to help students understand the main ideas. Later I will organize reading groups where students will read with each other and discuss the book.
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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