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Mr. Franklin from Philadelphia, PA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Students Gravitate to Graphic Novels

My students need motivation to read, as some are reluctant readers, and these 39 graphic novels are a proven way to get them interested.

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My Students

For "reluctant readers," graphic novels offer an insight into the context of the author's words through their illustrations. When students have poor reading comprehension skills, they are less likely to want to read, creating a self-fulfilling prophecy of, "I won't read because I can't do it."

My classroom is made up of an assortment of different reading levels.

They range from students in 7th grade who read at a 4th grade level all the way to students who read at a post-high school level. Approximately 20% of my students have an IEP for a learning disability, mostly in reading. My students live in an urban neighborhood in Pennsylvania. The vast majority of them qualify for free lunch and some of them have even been homeless in the last 12-24 months. They attend a school that is "up-and-coming" in the district, yet our scores in reading lag behind those in math. In order to get my "reluctant readers" interested in books, I need to do something different.

My Project

For my project, I am requesting an assortment of graphic novels covering various topics, including historical nonfiction, science, and sports. According to Scholastic, "Graphic novels can dramatically help improve reading development for students struggling with language acquisition, including special-needs students, as the illustrations provide contextual clues to the meaning of the written narrative." Although I have books in my classroom, I have noticed that some of my students who are not very strong readers have not had much interest in books even though they are on their level. This is especially true with my students with reading disabilities. I aim to craft a library that targets all of my students' wants and needs. I am also requesting two chairs for my classroom library, as a student who is comfortable is more likely to focus on their reading than a child who is not.

This project is important to me as I have realized that simply offering books on an assortment of levels is not a sufficient way to create a library for all of my students.

Although I do not teach literacy, I want my students to always have a place to go to grab a book and have a comfortable place to read it. With your help, I can come this much closer to achieving that goal.

Mr. Franklin Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy Grades 6-8

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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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

35 students impacted 22donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Young Bond • AKJ Books $7.39 1 $7.39
BOX 4 INCH MAGAZINE FILE PRI/SEC ASSORTMENT PACK OF 6 • School Specialty Inc. $12.24 3 $36.72
DT727 - Birch Teacher’s Rocker • Lakeshore Learning $99.50 2 $199.00
The Cartoon History of the Universe, Volumes 1-7 Larry Gonic • AKJ Books $16.98 1 $16.98
The Cartoon History of the Universe II, Volumes 8-13: From t • AKJ Books $17.75 1 $17.75
The Sons of Liberty 1 • AKJ Books $9.61 1 $9.61
City of Spies • AKJ Books $12.57 1 $12.57
Polly and the Pirates, Volume 1 Ted Naifeh (Artist), Ted Nai • AKJ Books $8.84 1 $8.84
Showcase Presents: DC Comics Presents Superman Team-Ups Vol. • AKJ Books $13.31 1 $13.31
The Invisible Man • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
Sherlock Holmes and the Adventure of the Dancing Men Sophie • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes • AKJ Books $22.15 1 $22.15
The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes • AKJ Books $22.15 1 $22.15
The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes • AKJ Books $22.15 1 $22.15
The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes • AKJ Books $22.15 1 $22.15
The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes • AKJ Books $22.15 1 $22.15
The Graphic Novel Adventures of Sherlock Holmes • AKJ Books $22.15 1 $22.15
The Hound of the Baskervilles • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
Avalanche Freestyle • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
End Zone Thunder • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
Hoop Rat • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
Paintball Punk • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
Quarterback Scramble • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
Shot Clock Slam • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
Skateboard Breakdown • AKJ Books $5.14 1 $5.14
Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels: BMX Blitz • AKJ Books $5.14 2 $10.28
Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels: Full Court Flash • AKJ Books $5.14 2 $10.28
Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels: Track Team Titans • AKJ Books $5.14 2 $10.28
Sports Illustrated Kids Graphic Novels: Wild Pitch • AKJ Books $5.14 2 $10.28
Spotlight Striker • AKJ Books $5.14 2 $10.28
Freedom Songs • AKJ Books $4.40 2 $8.80
Graphic America: Free at Last! • AKJ Books $7.36 2 $14.72
Graphic America: Taming the West • AKJ Books $7.36 1 $7.36
Graphic America: the Revolution in Industry • AKJ Books $7.36 1 $7.36
Captured off Guard: The Attack on Pearl Harbor Donald B. Lem • AKJ Books $4.40 1 $4.40
Ropes of Revolution: The Boston Tea Party Jessica Gunderson, • AKJ Books $4.40 2 $8.80
Mystery at Manzanar: A WWII Internment Camp Story Eric Fein, • AKJ Books $4.40 1 $4.40
Sons of Liberty (Turning Points Series) Marshall Poe, Leland • AKJ Books $5.91 2 $11.82
The Top-Secret Adventure of John Darragh, Revolutionary War • AKJ Books $6.62 2 $13.24

Materials cost

$638.77

Vendor shipping charges

 $3.67

Sales tax

 $0.00

3rd party payment processing fee

$9.58

Fulfillment labor & materials

$35.00

Total project cost

$687.02

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$121.24

Total project goal

$808.26

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $808.26

21 Donors

-$791.49

Donations toward project cost

-$687.02

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$104.47

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$16.77

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