America the Beautiful Explore the U.S.A. Book Series

School:: East Naples Middle
Subject:: Language Arts
Teacher:: Stephanie Meldrum
Students Impacted:: 900
Grade:: 6-8
Date:: September 8, 2021

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

FL License For Learning License Plate Fund - $987.48

Impact to My Classroom

# of Students Impacted: 950

The United States of America Book series are a wonderful edition to the library nonfiction section. Students are impressed with the new colorful photograph updated covers which entice them to read the books. This complete series of 52 State books contain pages of current factual essential content of current events. East Naples middle school students are participating in the Reading Counts program. These book titles are included in the program. Students are able to earn points by taking comprehension quizzes. This helps build comprehenshion readings skills and supports the school's literacy incentives. Reluctant readings enjoy looking at the photographs and discussing with their classmates what they are learning about each particular State. The reading level is perfect for middle school and students can read all the facts and short articiles. Not only has this book set engaged and supported student literacy but also has helped each student gaining knowledge in civics and geography by processing informational text. Students will continue to enjoy reading about America the Beautiful States for years to come. THANK YOU!

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Reading the America the Beautiful Books

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Enjoying the reading US book series

Original Grant Overview

Goal

My goal is to take students on a colorful journey across the nation by reading the Explore the U.S.A series. My goal is to aid student in learning about geography, history, symbols, and interesting facts that make each State special. Student will be able to explore the U.S.A. My goal is to introduce young readers from other countries to the United States of America through vivid images and engaging text, giving them an exciting look at the places that make up this great country.

What will be done with my students

Students will be able to select and check out the interactive books. Students will learn about different cultures and historical facts in America. Students will read and gain knowledge about unique qualities of each U.S. State.

Benefits to my students

Students will benefit by these interactive enhanced books which offer an AV2 media.. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, And much more. This helps English Language Learners learn English and building communication skills.

Budget Narrative

Currently the nonfiction Geography U.S. Explore State book series needs updated. I am asking for funding to support middle school literacy and to help students gain knowledge of the U.S. States.

Items

#	Item	Cost
1	Book Set 52 Titles	$987.48
	Total:	$987.48

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