The goal is to expand my personal classroom library with a diverse selection of historical fiction books that align with our middle school history curriculum, as well as popular book series and titles requested by students. This collection will serve as a vital resource for students across the school, filling the gap left by the absence of a dedicated school library and catering to both academic and personal interests.

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Pages of the Past: Building a Diverse Library for All

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School:
Naples Christian Academy 
Subject:
Language Arts 
Teacher:
Kristin Merrill 
Students Impacted:
150 
Grade:
6-8 
Date:
August 30, 2024

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A Champion For Learning - $348.29

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Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 50

This grant had a significant impact on my middle school classroom by allowing me to expand our classroom library with over 35 new titles. With our school library in storage last year, my library became a central hub for students across grade levels to find engaging and accessible books. The grant made it possible to purchase full box sets of popular series that students were excited to read, along with nonfiction selections on topics that matched their personal interests—such as U.S. Presidents and historical figures.

 

Having a wide variety of books that reflect student interests is essential to developing strong, motivated readers in middle school. When students see books that connect to their passions or curiosities, they are far more likely to read independently and often. Thanks to this grant, I was able to meet students where they are, foster a love of reading, and help create a culture in which students eagerly discuss, recommend, and exchange books. This investment in our classroom library has truly helped bring reading to life for my students.

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Original Grant Overview

Goal(s)

The goal is to expand my personal classroom library with a diverse selection of historical fiction books that align with our middle school history curriculum, as well as popular book series and titles requested by students. This collection will serve as a vital resource for students across the school, filling the gap left by the absence of a dedicated school library and catering to both academic and personal interests. 

 

Category

Learning Aids - Sunshine state book sets, robotics kits, puzzle boards, science models, engineering supplies, etc. 

 

Project Description

Students will have access to a wide range of books, including historical fiction that ties into our classroom themes and popular titles they have personally requested. They will engage in independent reading, participate in book discussions, and complete projects that connect their reading to both their academic studies and personal interests, fostering a love for reading and history. 

 

Expected Outcomes

Expanding the library will provide students with a rich resource to explore history through engaging narratives, while also offering them books they are excited to read for pleasure. This dual approach will promote literacy, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of reading. For students without access to a school library, this collection will be an essential tool for both academic enrichment and personal enjoyment. 

 

Purpose of Funding

The requested funds will also be used to purchase a variety of historical fiction books, popular book series, and student-requested titles that span different genres and interests. 

 

Items

# Item Cost
1 The Crystal Ribbon $15.00
2 The Mad Wolf's Daughter $7.50
3 Trials of Apollo, The 5Book Paperback Boxed Set $36.00
4 The Heroes Of Olympus - The Complete Series $46.00
5 Explorer (The Mystery Boxes #1) $7.70
6 Explorer (The Lost Islands #2) $11.35
7 The Hidden Doors (Explorer) $9.00
8 Jefferson's Sons: A Founding Father’s Secret Children $14.00
9 Calico Girl $9.00
10 Lizzie Bright and the Buckmaster Boy $8.00
11 Echo Mountain $8.00
12 Lifeboat 12 $9.00
13 Island of Spies $10.00
14 A Place to Belong $16.00
15 The Night Diary $8.00
16 Jessi's Secret Language: A Graphic Novel $8.15
17 Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel $9.45
18 Kristy and the Snobs: A Graphic Novel $8.75
19 Stacey's Mistake: A Graphic Novel $9.00
20 Kristy and the Walking Disaster: A Graphic Novel $12.00
21 Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel $7.00
22 Pelé: The King of Soccer $8.75
23 Reaching for the Moon $7.00
24 Biography of Famous People: WWII Presidents $9.99
25 I Survived the Battle of D-Day, 1944 $11.75
26 I Survived the Destruction of Pompeii, AD 79 $11.75
27 I Survived the American Revolution, 1776 $6.75
28 I Survived the Great Chicago Fire, 1871 $8.90
29 I Survived the Attacks of September 11, 2001 $7.25
30 I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967 $7.25
  Total: $348.29

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