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Ms. Ann Weiss from San Rafael, CA is requesting classroom basics through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Unlocking Young Authors: Mystery Writing Program for Our Classroom!

Help me give my students the standards-aligned "Mystery Writing" program, which will empower them to develop critical writing skills while fueling their creativity and problem-solving abilities.

  • 2 donors
  • $1,987 goal

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My Project

The "Mystery Writing" program provides a structured, standards-aligned approach to teaching narrative, opinion and informational writing. Through this program, students will:

Practice writing across the 3 genres: narrative, informational and opinion

Strengthen their grammar, sentence structure, and vocabulary

Collaborate with peers to brainstorm and refine their ideas

This resource will provide engaging lessons, mentor texts and videos, and writing activities that guide students through the writing process step by step. Not only will it support literacy standards, but it will also encourage students to think critically and creatively.

Writing is an essential skill that extends beyond the classroom.

By supporting this project, you are helping students build a strong foundation in writing, problem-solving, and communication—skills they will carry with them for a lifetime. Your generosity will give them the tools they need to express themselves, think analytically, and craft stories they can be proud of.

Ms. Ann Weiss Vallecito Elementary School Grades 3-5

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San Rafael, CA View local requests 60 students impacted 2donors

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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Mystery Writing • Mystery Writing Curriculum $1,499.00 1 $1,499.00

Materials cost

$1,499.00

Vendor shipping charges

 FREE

Sales tax

 $137.16

3rd party payment processing fee

$22.48

Fulfillment labor & materials

$30.00

Total project cost

$1,688.64

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$298.00

Total project goal

$1,986.64

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $1,986.64

1 Donor

-$1,228.14

Donations toward project cost

-$1,204.14

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$24.00

match offer

-$570.00

Match offer toward project cost

-$484.50

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$85.50

Excluded support for DonorsChoose

-$188.50

Still needed View calculationHide calculation

 $0.00

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