# data[].attributes.body
After reading and engaging in all of the texts in the Poverty Unit, students will create a new Wordle using terms, ideas, and feelings they now associate with the term 'poverty.' After this, students will compare/contrast their initial Wordle to their final Wordle and describe the changes in their understanding with peers. Students will then reflect (what changed & why) on this activity in their journals/blogs.

# data[].attributes.body
http://www.nationalhomeless.org/factsheets/Fact%20Sheet%20and%20LessonPlan-K-2.pdf
This file provides ways students can get involved and take action to fight poverty in their communities. Go to the section labeled "How Can I Help" and "Activities for Teachers/Students" to spark interest for children to help.

# data[].attributes.body
An article from Wonderopolis about what it means to volunteer and ways to volunteer in our community.

Engagements:
-Students will reflect on ways they have volunteered their time or efforts before. Students will then brainstorm ways they can volunteer to help people living in poverty who may be homeless, hungry, or ill in our community.
-Students will research ways to get involved and volunteer in our community.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
Have you ever volunteered? If you've ever done something for someone else without receiving for it, then, yes, you've volunteered!

Volunteering means doing something for others or working for a without for your or services. Basically, it's working for .

But isn't the whole reason for built on the idea of doing it for money ...and hopefully for as much as possible?

Not always! Some people simply feel the urge to good causes or help improve the lives of others. Such people are altruistic , which means they do things selflessly , with no thought for their own .

Not all volunteering has to be altruistic , though. Some people because of the benefits they receive from it. And guess what? That's OK, too!

How can you from working for ? There are a lot of ways.

Some people to gain skills they might need in the future. For example, if you want to be a doctor or a nurse some day, you could at a and learn more about the working lives of doctors and nurses.

Others to meet new people with similar interests. For example, volunteering to help a local church group build a house for someone less might allow you to meet other nice people who might one day become good friends.

Still others just because it's fun. Working for can be fun? It sure can! Get a group of friends together to wash cars in your neighborhood for , and just see how much fun you have.

People from all walks of life their in many different ways. Sometimes people in areas they in, such as hospitals (medicine) or schools (education). Others choose to in response to specific events, such as natural disasters like tornadoes or floods.

Do you have volunteers at your school? Most schools would have a hard running smoothly without the help of volunteers.

If your school has a parent-teacher organization (PTO), then you have a solid group of volunteers working hard to make sure your school is the best it can be. When you see people helping out at school, make sure to thank them!

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Have you ever volunteered? If you've ever done something for someone else without receiving for it, then, yes, you've volunteered! Volunteering means doing something for others or working for a without for your or services. Basically, it's working for .

# data[].attributes.body
A digital text from Unite for Literacy website that describes what a community is and about respecting and helping all members of the community.
(http://www.uniteforliteracy.com/book?BookId=228)

Discussion Prompts:
"Do you know your neighbors?"
"Are there any problems in your community?"
"How could you and other members of the community work together to resolve that problem?"
"Why does a community matter?"

Engagements:
Students will write a journal entry about their community and what matters to them about their community. Students will then share out their responses with a peer.

# data[].attributes.body
(http://we.org)
Click link above, then click "Watch Last Year's Broadcast" and forward to minute 33:10. Watch until minute 37:00.
This portion of the video focuses on bringing clean water to developing countries. After video clip, we will view the We Villages (http://we.org/we-villages/our-development-model/) part of the site to find out more about how "We" can help those in developing countries.

Discussion Prompts:
After watching the video clip, "What are you thinking?"
Students will have a very open discussion about their thoughts and feelings after watching this section of the video clip.
Students will discuss the different lifestyles presented in the clip and analyze multiple perspectives from the video (the Americans perspective versus the people from the African village).

# data[].attributes.body
A fiction text describing how life-altering a goat was to a poor family in Africa. Based on a true story of how resources, training, and community support can change lives for the better.

Engagements:
Students will complete a graphic organizer to evaluate Beatrice's life before the goat and then after the goat to determine the difference between lifestyles.

Students will listen to the article below from Wonderopolis about the Peace Corps and discuss how this organization can help poor countries in need by providing those resources and training.
http://wonderopolis.org/wonder/what-is-the-peace-corps

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
adventure stories (children's / teenage)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile nonfiction / animals / farm animals

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile nonfiction / people & places / africa

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile nonfiction / social topics / homelessness & poverty

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction/people & places - africa

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.keywords[]
juvenile fiction/social themes - homelessness & poverty

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
This illustrated book offers the true story of how a poor African girl was able to attend school after receiving a goat as a gift through a special international project and then sell its milk to get the money needed to buy her books. Reprint.

# data[].attributes.body
A fiction story of a young boy and his Nana serving at a local soup kitchen. The text includes a realistic view of impoverished areas in the city ("dirty"). A great text to show the joy of giving back to others in need.

Discussion Prompts:
"Have you ever felt similarly to CJ about not having what other people have?"
"Is there anyone in your life that could use your help or assistance sometimes? Maybe a grandmother or a family member that is sick?"
"What was your favorite scene from the text? Why?"

Engagements:
Students will create a Glog using the Glogster website. Students will select a scene from the text to either re-create or to re-write it from a different perspective.
Glogs will be shared through the class Edmodo page.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Last Stop on Market Street [de la Peña, Matt, Robinson, Christian] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Last Stop on Market Street

# data[].attributes.body
A fiction story that demonstrates how a young boy learns of his Uncle's volunteerism at the local soup kitchen. Great way to spark children's interest in donating goods and their time to help those in need.

Discussion Prompts:
"What do you already know about the soup kitchen?"
"Did you know that you can volunteer your time, too?"
"Have you donated any old clothes, toys, or any food before?"

Engagements:
Students will organize a food or clothing drive by creating flyers to display throughout the school and their community. Students will collect items for the drive and donate items to community members in need.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.readable_text
A gentle and age-appropiate introduction to two key issues of our time-hunger and homelessness-from a kid's point of view. This empathy-building book is good for sharing at home or in a classroom.

"Based on the actual volunteer experience of the author, this picture book provides a look into the soup kitchen without an overly sentimental view of the hungry or a dose of pessimism for the reader. With a note about soup kitchens introducing the story, this is informative and new, but not scary," praised Booklist .

"A boy wonders about the people he sees on his city's streets until he goes to the soup kitchen where his uncle works. The varied needs of the individuals there become clear to the young narrator. The watercolors use earthtones and careful detail to illustrate aptly the warm, friendly story," according to The Horn Book .

Recommended as a resource for teachers and librarians to build a connection with their local community and the school, as well as a way for any adult to help foster a conversation and respond to a child's natural curiosity.

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.title
Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen (Reading Rainbow Book)

# data[].attributes.attachment_link.description
Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen (Reading Rainbow Book) [Dyanne Disalvo-Ryan] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen (Reading Rainbow Book)