https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t Created By: Brittany Provencher ELTL 504 Cultivating Critical Literacies Through MultiModal Text Sets en-us 2018-12-02 22:10:16 UTC 2025-03-20 00:56:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Babyhead.png brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229794 Paulie learns that making a change in the world does not require large acts of great cost. Creating peace and world change can be as simple as sharing and being kind to your loved ones. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:16:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229794 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229839 Come with me describes the steps even small children can make to help everyone in their diverse community feel welcome. It is clear that the world is having a tough time, but this little girl shares simple king gesture that show children can make a difference for the better no matter how small. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:16:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229839 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229895 This book displays a school situation in which children have many chances to be kind during interactions with their peers. Each interaction is a way that the child can be change maker in their school. No matter how big or small the act is! ]]> 2018-12-02 22:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229895 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229925 Brian feels he is invisible until one of his peers takes a chance and makes a change in his world. See how Justin makes Brian feel welcome and valued in their school. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:17:03 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229925 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229958 Two friends are bonded through empathy and kindness during a tough situation. Sofia juggles a tough situation in which she wants to help Maddi whose fridge is different than hers. This book helps students navigate hunger in their community in a caring and sensitive way. While displaying the heartfelt sensitivity and kindness that makes a difference in Sofia's life. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:17:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229958 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229964 Sophia notices that Mrs. Goldman does so much for others, but she herself is missing something. Sophia takes it upon herself to help Mrs. Goldman and show her kindness because she shows kindness to so many people. This little act of kindness within her own circle of peers makes a huge difference in Mrs. Goldman's life. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:17:25 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310229964 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230028 A little boy notices an ant and suddenly....it talks to him! Should he squish him or not?!]]> 2018-12-02 22:17:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230028 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230095 Alan wants to be the voice for the voiceless animals locked up in cages at the zoo. However, he stutters and does not feel he would be the best voice for them. BUT when he talks to the animals he is able to portray his message perfectly. This book highlights that we do not have to be the perfect messenger to make a change in the world. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:18:31 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230095 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230121 This book explores the value of gardens and how they can change they can transform the world. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:18:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230121 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230187 Our world where we live will not always be the same. How can we take care of it for those who come after us in the future? ]]> 2018-12-02 22:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230187 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230199 Wilbur, Charlotte, and Fern are friends who take care of each other and make changes in their lives for the better of their friends. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:19:12 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230199 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230241 Ivan is a Gorilla living in a mall with other animals like Ruby the elephant. His desire for Ruby to be safe, portrays the job we have as humans to protect those without a voice like Ivan and Ruby. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230241 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230284 Often, we desire to create something or to make change in a certain way but doing it is very hard. This story follows the difficult path of completing those actions and encourages readers to continue on! ]]> 2018-12-02 22:19:51 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230284 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230330 This book describes how simple daily acts of kindness can change each persons life. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:20:15 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230330 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230425 Sometimes your dreams seem out of reach, but look to those who have gone ahead. Follow in their footsteps and follow your dreams to change the world. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:21:00 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230425 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230436 Everyone has a desire to belong and be loved. It is important that we choose to be kind, because when we do we will see great positive change in the world and lives of our friends. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230436 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230498 Even if only one person notices and takes action there is a large possibilities for change to be made. This story displays the actions of one boy who saw an opportunity for change and took it! ]]> 2018-12-02 22:21:43 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230498 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230534 This book describes how finding happiness n the simplest of things can change the life of each person for better. When you find bits of happiness it is important to pass it on to others. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230534 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230563 Girls can't drum, is what she was told, but she had other dreams. Drum Dream girl kept dreaming until she made a change that allowed all the girls in her country to drum! ]]> 2018-12-02 22:22:20 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230563 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230610 Emmanuel is a young boy with a disability, but he does not let it define what he can do. Instead he proves many people wrong and begins waves of change that shatter the views people have about their peers who have disabilities. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:22:49 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230610 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230666 Malala had a dream to make education available to all children, everyone to be happy, and for the garbage to be gone, but even with magic she knew she had to work hard! ]]> 2018-12-02 22:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230666 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230706 Follow a pink hat on it's journey to fight for women's rights and the little girl who proudly wore it with her fellow girls to make a difference for those girls in her life. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:23:45 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230706 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230717 Mae wanted to go into space, but people told her no. With determination and perseverance she made a great change that created a path for African American women to go into space! ]]> 2018-12-02 22:23:50 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230717 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230747 A little girl from Harlem dreamed of being a ballerina, but her dreams did not come easily, she is not allowed to dance with the white girls. She discovers an article about the first African American prima ballerina and finally believes her dreams can come true. ]]> 2018-12-02 22:24:10 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310230747 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310244544 What is a Buddy Bench? Could your school use one? Brainstorm as a class how you could create a buddy bench or a similar buddy area on your playground or in your cafeteria. Have students create a Glogster to pitch their ideas to the principal for a buddy bench or area. ]]> 2018-12-03 00:21:46 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310244544 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310247770 Discuss with your students how you can assist those who are in need in your community. Search the web for local organizations that help those in need (Example: Capital City Rescue Mission, food pantries etc.). Many have lists of things you can donate. As a class you could possibly pack Care Kits. (Student can collect quarters and dollars and shop at the dollar store. Or ask for donations from local grocery stores to pack the kits!) ]]> 2018-12-03 00:47:53 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310247770 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310249396 Create a "Come With Me" video around your school. Brainstorm with students ideas of what kind actions they can perform to make their school a better place. Let each students come up with their own "Come with me and _____" phrase. Videotape this and showcase it as a redesign of the book that applies to your local school community. ]]> 2018-12-03 00:58:40 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310249396 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310250012 There are many acts of kindness that the character in Be Kind participates in. Challenge each of your students to be kind by discussing and using a random act of kindness calendar in your classroom. You can use one from the provided link that has an act filled in for each day. Or you can use a blank calendar and have the students create random act of kindness that are specific to your school community. ]]> 2018-12-03 01:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310250012 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310250737 Children as Change Makers highlights the many ways children can be change makers. It also brings to light children change makers of the past to encourage the children of the present. 
There are many areas in which students can be change makers and many way they can enact change. 
First, children can be change makers in their own circles and communities. 
Secondly, children can be change makers for the natural environment. 
Next, there are many different way children can enact change in their world. 
Lastly, there are many change makers of the past that children can look to for inspiration and learn from. 
This can be utilized for grades in 1st through 2nd grade. ]]> 2018-12-03 01:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310250737 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310254239 Being kind and filling your friends bucket can make a big change in their day and even their world. Discuss and think critically  as a class what bucket filling looks like in relation to your classroom. Create a "I want to fill ___'s bucket by saying____" to individually fill buckets. Or create a class bucket filling goal, let special teachers know you are trying to be bucket fillers. Keep a bucket and pom poms to fill the bucket when your students get noticed for filling each other's buckets to make a difference in a peer's world. 
Watch videos like this and create your own for your class to show at a school assembly. Make sure this video displays way to fill people's buckets in order to make positive change in their life. ]]> 2018-12-03 01:35:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310254239 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310255390 Foster a conversation in your classroom discussing both sides of killing bugs that are in your home or school. Use excerpts from this text and many more to discuss both sides. Write a persuasive letter or create a video commercial to your janitor, parents, or friends explaining why we shouldn't squish bugs and what we can do instead. ]]> 2018-12-03 01:43:59 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310255390 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310256912 Discuss the benefits and positive change that a garden made in this community. Design a garden with your class that would benefit your school community. As a class write letters, a letter, or create a Glogster to present to your principal persuading him why a garden would be beneficial to your school. ]]> 2018-12-03 01:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310256912 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310259763 Discuss the current state of Jaguars and think critically about how we can positively impact their existence. 
This map key will need to be explained to students and discussed as a whole group. Using StoryBird or Glogster create a poster to place around the community and be the voice for the voiceless jaguars. ]]> 2018-12-03 02:17:30 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310259763 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310260448 Allow students time to engage with the EPA's Recycle City to gain an understanding of how they can recycle in their own community to live on Earth responsibly. Using VoiceThread create an ad to play during morning announcements or in the cafeteria that will encourage your school to recycle. ]]> 2018-12-03 02:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310260448 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310261021 Watch a video about Ivan and listen to one of Ivan's keepers talk about what it was like working with him and what an intelligent animal he was. This will present students with a differing view that he was not just an animal that sat in a cage and did nothing, he was intelligent! ]]> 2018-12-03 02:28:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310261021 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310261818 Ask students to engage with their peers outside of their comfort zone. To think positively about who each person is and make a different in their life by encouraging each students. 
Create a Voice Thread that includes images of each student. Allow students to each leave a comment (pre-approved and written out) on their peers pictures. After the project is complete students will see how their peers think they are Wonders. ]]> 2018-12-03 02:35:42 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310261818 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310262219 This book describes different types of steps students can take to change the world. Along with using examples of people in the past who have made great change in the world. These steps can be in the little things or large earth shaking actions. Pair students and ask them to think of steps they can take to change in their community to start either kind of change. ]]> 2018-12-03 02:39:26 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310262219 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310262653 Watch a video as a class to learn about animal shelters and how they are cared for in shelters. What can we do to help shelters and the animals in them? 
Take student to an animal shelter and have them each read to an animal. This allows students to practice their reading and to understand the need for human and animal connection in our world, along with what a difference it can make! ]]> 2018-12-03 02:43:54 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310262653 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310687847 Allow students to look at the pictures and video from this article. Discuss what the ballerina is doing. Watch the video and read excerpts from the article that shows this African American dancer that is coloring her shoes because they do not make flesh toned shoes for her. Discuss possible actions ballerinas and their supporters can take to change that for future ballerinas. Create a Glogster or Storybird that urges ballet shoe companies to include shoes of all flesh tones. ]]> 2018-12-03 22:56:57 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310687847 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310693445 Watch this 1992 video of astronauts in space to see what it may have been like for Mae. Each astronaut has a job, create a Glogster to explain the important reason to have diverse astronauts in gender, ethnicity, and culture. ]]> 2018-12-03 23:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310693445 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310693701 Read about Mae Jemison and see what it takes to be an astronaut. Students can set goals to reach their dreams just as Mae did. ]]> 2018-12-03 23:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310693701 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310694619 If possible borrow a collection of drums for your music teacher. Discuss excerpts from Dream Drum Girl where the drums led her desires and were the force behind her dreams. Invite students into a drum circle to feel the beat of the drums and describe how the music they create feels in their heart. Students could possibly use this activity as a basis for a poem about how music impacts their life. ]]> 2018-12-03 23:37:21 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310694619 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310697425 "“Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world.” – Malala Yousafzai"
Introduce an age appropriate quote of Malala's to the class. Ask students to respond to this quote by creating a collage and or drawing. Allow students to relate it to their life, what is important to them as an education is important to her, and what they might do to help young people like Malala.

]]> 2018-12-03 23:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310697425 brittanyaprovencher https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310700744 Notice and discuss those in your school community who are always doing for others without anything in return. Brainstorm ideas for how students could show kindness and make a difference in that person's daily life. ]]> 2018-12-04 00:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/brittanyaprovencher/473cdtwdop9t/wish/310700744