Learning in the 21st Century

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Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." My students are coming into Middle School looking for a way to be this change in the world.

My school is a brand new school. Our students are coming from 40 different schools and backgrounds. They are looking for a fresh start. Our school's mission is to provide students with the skills to be high school, college, and career ready by forcing them to think critically and develop leadership. Unfortunately, in this day and age that cannot happen unless students are provided with all the resources possible. One resource we would like to provide them with is supplies. Having supplies to give to students that can’t afford them would take a weight off of my students. Being able to use these supplies in my ELA classes will help provide my students meet the Common Core standards and any other challenge they are faced with. I passionately believe that my students deserve the privileges that other students have and I am hoping I can give them that chance.

This day and age it is difficult to keep students engaged and motivated. My goal as a teacher is to encourage students to share in my love for learning. The most important way to do this is to keep students engaged. The supplies I have chosen will help make my classroom engaging and welcoming. This is the key to learning!

Our students are coming from homes and schools that are not lucky enough to have all the privileges of other schools. Being able to motivate and engage them in any way possible will keep them in the classroom. This will lead them to want to come to school everyday and be apart of this wonderful learning experience.

Below are some examples of things I would buy for my students to enhance Common Core Learning and small group instruction:

 

Learning Resources Answer Buzzers (2 @ $14.07)- http://www.amazon.com/Learning-Resources-LER3774-Answer-Buzzers/dp/B004DJ51HQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1429206201&sr=8-2&keywords=classroom+resources

Avery Two-Pocket Folders (4 @ $5.99)- http://www.amazon.com/Avery-Two-Pocket-Folders-Dark-47985/dp/B000AN1MFO/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429211184&sr=1-1&keywords=Avery+Two-Pocket+Folders%2C+Dark+Blue%2C+Box+of+25+%2847985%29

BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Pen (4 packs of 60 pens @$4.99)- http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Round-Medium-Point-60-Count/dp/B001Q4HUNO/ref=sr_1_2?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429211150&sr=12&keywords=BIC+Round+Stic+Xtra+Life+Ball+Pen%2C+Medium+Point+%281.0+mm%29%2C  

BIC Round Stic Xtra Life Ball Pen (4 pack of 60 pens @ $4.45)- http://www.amazon.com/BIC-Round-Medium-Point-60-Count/dp/B0012YVGOW/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429211099&sr=1-1&keywords=BIC+Round+Stic+Xtra+Life+Ball+Pen%2C+Medium+Point+%281.0+mm%29%2C+Black%2C+60-Count

MEGA PENCIL ASSORTMENT (1 pack of 250 pencils @ $27.50)- http://www.amazon.com/MEGA-PENCIL-ASSORTMENT-250-PIECES/dp/B007F0VF8Y/ref=sr_1_24?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429211055&sr=1-24&keywords=pencils

X-Acto XLR 1818 Electric Pencil Sharpener (1 @ $16.49)- http://www.amazon.com/X-Acto-1818-Electric-Pencil-Sharpener/dp/B0006HVPW4/ref=sr_1_4?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429211250&sr=1-4&keywords=pencil+sharpener

Sharpie Accent Tank-Style Highlighters (6 packs of 6 highlighters @ $3.78)- http://www.amazon.com/Sharpie-Tank-Style-Highlighters-Colored-25076/dp/B00006IEJC/ref=sr_1_3?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429211438&sr=1-3&keywords=highlighters

Filler Paper by Mead (10 packs of 200 sheets @ $2.36)- http://www.amazon.com/Filler-Paper-Mead-Sheets-15200/dp/B00005C55O/ref=sr_1_1?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429211540&sr=1-1&keywords=loose+leaf+paper

Paper Mate 70626 White Pearl Latex-Free Erasers (5 packs @ $12.99)- http://www.amazon.com/Paper-Mate-70626-Latex-Free-Erasers/dp/B0013CHL0Q/ref=sr_1_5?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429211607&sr=1-5&keywords=erasers

School Smart Dry Erase Unruled Pupil Boards (1 pack of 10 @ $24.72)- http://www.amazon.com/School-Smart-Erase-Unruled-Boards/dp/B003V1BSJM/ref=sr_1_956?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429228797&sr=1-956&keywords=english+resources 

The Classics Magnetic Whiteboard Dry Erasers (2 packs of 12 @ $11.99)- http://www.amazon.com/The-Classics-Magnetic-Whiteboard-TPG-355/dp/B00CN309P8/ref=pd_sim_op_1?ie= UTF8&refRID=0DCFBQPGPKNF5GW5ZXE9 

Expo Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers (4 packs of 16 @ $11.49)- http://www.amazon.com/Expo-Low-Odor-16-Piece-Assorted-81045/dp/B000J09OLM/ref=pd_sim_op_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=17GWQ4VNRBDD0ESZMYHF

CC Display Strips ELA Gr 6 (1 pack @ $21.20)- http://www.amazon.com/CC-Display-Strips-ELA-Gr/dp/B00I0CDTL2/ref=sr_1_11? s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1429229425&sr=1-11&keywords=common+core+ela+g rade+6

Notebook Paper Chart, Laminated (4 packs @ $4.99)- http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/p-16490-notebook-paper-laminated-chartlet.aspx

Author's Purpose Practice Cards (6 packs @ $9.99)- http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/p-26443-authors-purpose-reading-comprehension-practice-cards-green-level.aspx

Text Structure Practice Cards (6 packs @ $9.99)- http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/p-26440-text-structure-reading-comprehension-practice-cards-green-level.aspx

 

Common Core Aligned Books/Resources:

Quick Cloze Passages for Boosting Comprehension (80 @ $10.99)- http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/p-32989-quick-cloze-passages-for-boosting-comprehension-grades-4-6.aspx

 

50 Reproducible Strategy Sheets That Build Comprehension During Independent Reading (80 @ $16.99)- http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/p-22046-50-reproducible-strategy-sheets-that-build-comprehension-during-independent-reading.aspx 

Standardized Test Practice: Long Reading Passages (1 @ $14.99)- http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/p-22460-standardized-test-practice-long-reading-passages-grades-5-6.aspx

180 Days Of Reading Book For Sixth Grade (1 @ $19.99)- http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/p-36973-days-of-reading-book-for-sixth-grade.aspx

Hi-Lo Nonfiction Passages for Struggling Readers (1 @ $31.99)- http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/p-22127-hi-lo-nonfiction-passages-for-struggling-readers-grades-6-8.aspx

Writing Lessons for the Interactive Whiteboard (1 @ $19.99)- http://www.mpmschoolsupplies.com/p-24461-writing-lessons-for-the-interactive-whiteboard-grades-5-up.aspx

Rainbow Scratch Paper (5 packs @ $9.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C917%2C866&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430852889291

The Writing Process Student Folder (set of 10 @ $19.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C919%2C572&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430852946107

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Vocabulary Journal (set of 10 @ $32.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C918%2C180&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853068335

Leveled Books Activity Box - Levels Q-Z (1 pack @ $49.99) http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C925%2C824&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853429916 

Decorate-Your-Own Pencil Cases - Set of 15 (10 packs @$24.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C917%2C545&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853565248

Decorate-Your-Own Pencil Cases - Set of 15 (10 packs @ $24.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C917%2C545&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853565248

Decorate-Your-Own Pencil Cases - Set of 15 (2 packs @ $24.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C917%2C545&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853565248

Decorate-Your-Own Pencil Cases - Set of 15 (20 packs @ $24.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C917%2C545&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853565248

Washable Broad-Tip Markers - Class Pack (2 packs @ $79.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C894%2C060&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853728223

Learning Comprehension Strategies Activity Center (3 packs @ $29.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C921%2C687&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853764197

Learning Comprehension Strategies Activity Center (10 packs @ $29.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C921%2C687&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853764197 

Learning Comprehension Strategies Activity Center (1 @ $29.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C921%2C687&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853764197

Learning Comprehension Strategies Activity Center (1 @ $29.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C921%2C687&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853764197

Learning Comprehension Strategies Activity Center (6 packs @ $29.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C921%2C687&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853764197

High-Interest Intervention Reading Folders (2 @ $95)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C923%2C729&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853881093

Nonfiction Plinko Interactive Comprehension Game (1 @ $19.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C923%2C866&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853918049

Correct the Sentence! Daily Journal (1 @ $3.79) http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C918%2C124&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430853953524

Power Pen Reading Comprehension Quiz Cards (10 packs @ $15.99)- http://www.lakeshorelearning.com/product/productDet.jsp?productItemID=1%2C689%2C949%2C371%2C929%2C804&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395181113&bmUID=1430854140739

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If I do not reach my goal I would still use the money to buy as many supplies I can for my students. Having supplies to give to students that can’t afford them would take a weight off of my students. Being able to use these supplies in my ELA classes will help provide my students meet the Common Core standards and any other challenge they are faced with. Anything is better then nothing.

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About the Creator

My name is Christina Vagenas. I completed my Bachelor’s degree in Adolescent Education 7-12 and my Master’s degree in Literacy 5-12 both from St. John’s. I graduated Cum Luade from undergraduate school and Summa Cum Laude from graduate school. With the help of my amazing professors I was able to accept a job at Queens United Middle School last year as a 6th grade ELA teacher. I worked very hard and my students showed amazing growth in both reading and writing. Based on my great achievements last year, I was offered a position as MSQI Coordinator at my school. The Middle School Quality Initiative (MSQI) is the New York City Department of Education's focused effort to expand the number of middle schools that prepare students for college and career success. MSQI serves as the city's implementation plan for putting the Carnegie Reading Next report recommendations into action. The project has been guided by a vision for literacy reform described in Reading Next and put into practice by a team of committed and experienced literacy leaders in the city. Using the knowledge I received from my Graduate program I am working with teachers to build literacy into their curriculum in all content areas. This year I am also teaching 6th grade ELA and am involved in many aspects of my school. I am currently on the Interview committee, the Professional Development committee, head of the MOSL committee, guided reading supervisor, and a proud Cabinet member. I pride myself in being a leader of my school and a role model for both teachers and students. In Fall 2015 I will be starting the Doctorate Program at St.John's University.

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