Katelyn Callahan

Review of the three Donors Choose Applications

critiques

  • March 24, 2020 at 2:23 PM
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For the first, I believe this teacher has put a lot of effort into making this a great project to donate to. She has introduced herself, her students, and the issue in which she is trying to get funded. Something I noticed that. I believe is a good way to get people to donate is that she listed that most of her students are from low-income families, showing that this creative outlet and supplies are not something these students and their families could fund. I also think her title is cute and draws people in, so that's effective in her favor. Lastly, she mentioned she was a first year teacher with supplies handed down to her, so this might also entice people to donate.

For the second, the teacher was not as detailed as the first. As this project is for flexible seating, it doesn't need as much explaining, but she did not introduce herself and class to the extent the previous teacher did. Although it lack in introduction, her problem is effectively communicated with the solution being the flexible seating. Like the previous, she mentioned the socioeconomics of her students. Additionally, she has given a lot of details of the products she is asking for and their uses in the classroom. 

For the third, the teacher has barely anything written in her description. She did not develop an ethos; there is just a short blurb talking about why she needs this reading nook for her students. Without an introduction, it might be difficult to feel comfortable donating to this project. On the plus side, the teacher has mentioned the socioeconomics of her students and the school, and the fact that there is no carpet for her students to enjoy flexible seating. Although this is a great cause, I think the teacher could have used ethos more to her advantage.