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PROJECT ESOL: Enhancing language Skills with Our Lexicons

School:: Memorial Middle School
Category:: English Language Arts
Teacher/ Administrator:: Christian Paul Sunga
: 211801
Students Impacted:: 250
Grade Levels Impacted:: 6-8
Date:: October 5, 2023

Investor

Thank you to the following investor for funding this grant.

T-Mobile Foundation - $1,384.00

Project Goal

E-nhancing language S-kills with O-ur L-exicons: The unique difficulties that our ESOL students have in learning the English language are frequently caused by a lack of resources and language obstacles. In their quest to learn a new language, picture dictionaries have proven to be incredibly helpful resources by providing visual aids that cut through linguistic boundaries. With the help of this grant, we hope to give our ESOL students age- and content-specific picture dictionaries that are comprehensive and suited to their needs, giving them the tools they need to advance their language learning, build their self-esteem, and engage more actively in their classrooms and communities. By contributing to this project, you are fostering cultural acceptance and integration as well as empowering our kids, which will ultimately result in a more cohesive and diversified society.

How Project Benefits Students

The project "ESOL - Enhancing Language Skills with Our Lexicons" benefits students in several impactful ways. First of all, it offers students picture dictionaries that are simple to use, visually appealing, and appropriate for their level of language skill, improving the effectiveness and fun of language learning. These dictionaries act as thorough reference aids, assisting students in developing a larger vocabulary and comprehending difficult English words and phrases. Additionally, as ESOL students witness their particular language requirements being met, the project promotes a sense of inclusivity and belonging among them. Students as a result develop confidence in their language skills, which has a beneficial effect on their involvement in class activities and interactions with classmates. In the end, our programme gives ESOL students the tools they need to overcome their language challenges and succeed academically and integrate into their new communities.

Expected Outcome(s)

This grant, "ESOL - Enhancing Language Skills with Our Lexicons," holds the potential to bring about transformative outcomes for our 200 ESOL students. We, 2 ESOL ELA and Reading Teachers, anticipate significant improvements in their English language ability, boosted communication confidence, and improved academic performance as a result of giving them personalized picture dictionaries. These changes will not only assist the students, but will also foster a more welcoming and peaceful learning atmosphere. This funding will ultimately enable our ESOL students to acquire the language skills necessary for academic success and successful community integration, making it a really worthy investment in their future.

Detailed Cost Summary

Merriam Webster's Intermediate Visual Dictionary (50 Copies) - 1000$
Spanish Vocabulary Flash Cards - 600 Full Color Cards (6 Boxes) - 264$
Merriam Webster's Vietnamese Intermediate Visual Dictionary (2 Copies) - 40$
Merriam Webster's Portugese Intermediate Visual Dictionary (2 Copies) - 40$
Merriam Webster's Mandarin Intermediate Visual Dictionary (2 Copies) - 40$

Total: 1384$

Items

#	Item Description	Total Cost
1	Merriam Webster's Intermediate Visual Dictionary (50 Copies)	$1,000.00
2	Spanish Vocabulary Flash Cards - 600 Full Color Cards (6 Boxes)	$264.00
3	Merriam Webster's Vietnamese Intermediate Visual Dictionary (2 Copies)	$40.00
4	Merriam Webster's Portugese Intermediate Visual Dictionary (2 Copies)	$40.00
5	Merriam Webster's Mandarin Intermediate Visual Dictionary (2 Copies)	$40.00
	Total:	$1,384.00

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