https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg Padlet All About Making A Difference en-us 2016-08-03 19:44:26 UTC 2026-02-25 02:07:12 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Shakinghands.png andreabollentin https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117483384 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.]]> 2016-08-03 20:12:36 UTC https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117483384 andreabollentin https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117483966 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.]]> 2016-08-03 20:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117483966 andreabollentin https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117485710 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]]> 2016-08-03 21:05:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117485710 andreabollentin https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117489223 (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).]]> 2016-08-03 22:28:52 UTC https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117489223 andreabollentin https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117491373 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.]]> 2016-08-03 23:14:36 UTC https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117491373 andreabollentin https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117498735 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.]]> 2016-08-04 00:46:09 UTC https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117498735 andreabollentin https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117629214 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.]]> 2016-08-06 00:35:30 UTC https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117629214 andreabollentin https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117643543 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.]]> 2016-08-06 19:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/andreabollentin/i0ipxvg48ycg/wish/117643543