Description
A weekly subscription to a magazine targeted for 8-14 year old students. Focusing on engaging and interesting topics.
Grant Applicant
Danielle Karwowski
Grant Co-applicants
School Site
Grant Category
Grant Date
2023-06-15T12:00:00
Benefits of Program
Students will have access to weekly magazine with accurate and unbiased articles allowing students to develop their critical thinking skills and form opinions.
Articles are current, interesting and engaging for all students. They cover a range of topics like, nature, science, technology, sports and culture.
The exciting topics will help to instill a love of reading and learning for all students, including the most struggling readers
The magazine will enhance the curriculum, Article of the Week, already implemented in 6th grade. This program helps students develop critical thinking skills while they respond to articles of their choice
There is a digital platform for students on independent study or ski contracts
The hard copy will provide students with a break from their Chromebook screens
The magazine subscription includes a weekly teacher guide that provides lessons and activities.
It can be used across content areas with the diversity of the articles
Success of Program
The program will be successful when the students are actively reading and using the magazine weekly to enhance their learning while practicing important reading and thinking skills.
This grant will enhance the curriculum because it can be used to supplement the adopted ELA program, by providing an additional source of nonfiction text. The current topics and complex issues will also encourage listening and speaking by prompting classroom discussions and debate (socratic seminars)
Implementation
The grant will be implemented at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. A 40 week, weekly subscription. Each ELA teacher will receive a class set each week ( 30 copies)
6th grade ELA teachers will implement a weekly activities and lessons that align with the ELA standards.
Can you share this grant with your grade level or subject team?
Yes, the magazines can be shared at grade level across content areas, as needed.
Sustainability
The subscription is for 40 weeks, then it would need to be renewed. The magazines can be saved and used again for future classes.
Amount Funded
$2012.00
Individual Budget Items(s)
$3096 - The Week Jr. 40 week subscription- 60 copies a week ( 2 class sets)
Shipping
$0.00
Taxes
$0.00