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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 the Force of Star Wars to Improve Literacy

My students need a collection of 54 Star Wars novels.

  • $582 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 bring the powerful “force” of reading into the classroom. I believe that novels based in the Star Wars universe 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 Star Wars universe are purchased for my classes, my student will able to experience the powerful “force” 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 appeal of books that can change a student’s perspective, 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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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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Where your donation goes
Materials Cost Quantity Total
Star Wars: Planet of Twilight Barbara Hambly • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Destiny's Way (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Series) Walter Jon Williams • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Traitor (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Series) Matthew Stover • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic I: Remnant (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Series) Sean Williams, Shane Dix • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars The New Jedi Order: Star by Star Troy Denning • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Vector Prime R. A. Salvatore • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Coruscant Nights II Street of Shadows Michael Reaves • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars Trilogy George Lucas, James Kahn, Donald Glut • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: Force Heretic II: Refugee (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Series) Sean Williams, Shane Dix • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Series):The New Jedi Order: The Final Prophecy Greg Keyes • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The Dark Nest III: The Swarm War Troy Denning • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The Dark Nest I: The Joiner King, Vol. 1 Troy Denning • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Force Heretic III: Reunion (Star Wars: The New Jedi Order Series) Sean Williams, Shane Dix • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The Crystal Star Vonda N. McIntyre • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The Dark Nest II: The Unseen Queen, Vol. 2 Troy Denning • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Coruscant Nights: Jedi Twilight Michael Reaves • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Dark Force Rising (Thrawn Trilogy #2) Timothy Zahn • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Jedi Academy Trilogy (Champions of the Force, Dark Apprentice, and Jedi Search) Kevin J. Anderson • Barnes and Noble $16.77 1 $16.77
Star Wars: The New Jedi Order: The Unifying Force James Luceno • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Exile Aaron Allston • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Bloodlines Karen Traviss • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Darth Maul: Shadow Hunter Michael Reaves • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The Last Command (Thrawn Trilogy #3) Timothy Zahn • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Millennium Falcon James Luceno • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Betrayal Aaron Allston • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Tempest Troy Denning • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Fury Aaron Allston • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Inferno Troy Denning • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars Republic Commando: Hard Contact Karen Traviss • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Republic Commando: Triple Zero Karen Traviss • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Darth Bane Rule of Two Drew Karpyshyn • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Sacrifice Karen Traviss • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Revelation Karen Traviss • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Legacy of the Force: Invincible Troy Denning • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The Force Unleashed Sean Williams • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars Darth Bane Path of Destruction: A Novel of the Old Republic Drew Karpyshyn • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Yoda: Dark Rendezvous Sean Stewart • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Heir to the Empire (Thrawn Trilogy #1) Timothy Zahn • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Star Wars: Coruscant Nights III Patterns of Force Michael Reaves • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Survivor's Quest Timothy Zahn • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Republic Commando: True Colors Karen Traviss • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Labyrinth of Evil James Luceno • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The Approaching Storm Alan Dean Foster • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Tatooine Ghost Troy Denning • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Jedi Trial Dan Cragg, David Sherman • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: The New Rebellion Kristine Kathryn Rusch • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Star Wars: Cloak of Deception James Luceno • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: I, Jedi Michael A. Stackpole • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Star Wars: Rogue Planet Greg Bear • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Darksaber Kevin Anderson • Barnes and Noble $6.29 1 $6.29
Star Wars: Outbound Flight Timothy Zahn • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Shatterpoint Matthew Stover, Prologue by George Lucas • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Death Star Michael Reaves, Steve Perry • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19
Star Wars: Allegiance Timothy Zahn • Barnes and Noble $7.19 1 $7.19

Materials cost

$394.24

Vendor shipping charges

 $39.42

Sales tax

 $28.58

3rd party payment processing fee

$5.91

Fulfillment labor & materials

$9.00

Total project cost

$477.21

Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

$104.75

Total project goal

$581.96

How we calculate what's needed

Total project goal

 $581.96

2 Donors

-$290.97

Donations toward project cost

-$238.60

Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.37

match offer

-$290.99

Match offer toward project cost

-$238.61

Match offer to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms

-$52.38

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