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Mr. G. from La Mesa, CA is requesting books through DonorsChoose, the most trusted classroom funding site for teachers.

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Using Samurai Novels to Help Students Sharpen Literacy

My students need 3 sets of novels focusing on samurai, all written by Erik C. Haugaard, and plastic book covers.

  • $443 goal

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I teach high school students who are learning English as a second language (ESL) and college-prep 9th graders. Many of the students in my classes have low reading ability and motivation. Many of my students believe they are not meant to go to college. Everyday, I work diligently to change this belief. With a severe decrease in education funding, there are currently insufficient resources to purchase relevant books and materials that will impact the lives of my students. As part of my goal to improve student literacy, I am working to introduce my students to novels that focus on the lives of samurai. I believe that novels feature samurai have the power to change non-readers into students working on increasing their abilities to read. These changes will lead to an academic skill to and belief in the idea of going to college. If sets of novels that feature samurai are purchased for my classes, my student will able to experience the cutting “edge” of reading and dramatically improve their individual literacy and develop as independent readers. Students with increased levels of literacy who choose to read are more likely to be interested in attending college. And, when they get to college, they are more likely to be successful. When students experience the amazing appeal of samurai books, this can create a portal of access and motivation for many marginalized students leading them to higher education in colleges and universities. As a teacher, my primary objective is to send my students to college as highly literate critical thinkers. But, my students and I need help. I know times are tough for everyone right now, but having sufficient resources can change students' lives. You can make it possible for students, teenagers without skill or desire to read, to enter the vital world of reading and to direct their future aspirations toward college.

Mr. G. Helix Charter High School Grades 9-12

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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.

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La Mesa, CA View local requests

More than half 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

65 students impacted 3donors

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Materials Cost Quantity Total
REDDI-COVERS FOR BOOKS 9 3/4 X 15 50/PKG • Lab Safety Supply, Inc. dba Highsmith Inc $41.48 1 $41.48
The Boy and the Samurai Erik C. Haugaard • Barnes and Noble $6.25 14 $87.50
Revenge of the Forty-Seven Samurai Erik C. Haugaard • Barnes and Noble $6.25 14 $87.50
The Samurai's Tale Erik C. Haugaard • Barnes and Noble $6.25 13 $81.25

Materials cost

$297.73

Vendor shipping charges

 $29.77

Sales tax

 $21.59

3rd party payment processing fee

$4.47

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$362.56

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$79.59

Total project goal

$442.15

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $442.15

2 Donors

-$221.07

Donations toward project cost

-$181.28

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.79

match offer

-$221.07

Match offer toward project cost

-$181.28

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$39.79

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