https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv The big idea that I chose to help cultivate critical literacy is Nutrition/Hunger. My goal is to take students through four subtopics that will help lead them to the concept of focus: Child Hunger in America. I will start off by helping them develop a well-rounded idea of what it means to eat well. Next, we will explore Food Distribution. This will lead us to the next subtopic: Food Insecurity. The books chosen will define what it means to be food insecure and how that can affect multiple areas of your life. The last subtopic encourages students to Take Action towards helping to reduce and eliminate child hunger in America. The age range I have chosen for this multimodal text set is second grade. en-us 2023-07-24 22:14:30 UTC 2023-07-29 21:49:30 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f372.png cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650423604 This is a non-fiction text that goes over the benefits of a healthy diet, the nutrients each food gives you, and what it does for the body. It also discusses the benefits of drinking enough water. It can be used as one of the books to reference when we get into deeper topics like food poverty. ]]> 2023-07-24 22:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650423604 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650424719 This is a fictional tale about a Korean American girl named Nari who gets teased when she brings in her traditional lunch at school. In the end, her peers learn about and embrace Nari and her culture. This story deals with stereotypes and cultural acceptance in addition to displaying and discussing common cultural foods. ]]> 2023-07-24 22:43:11 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650424719 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650425542 This is a historical fiction text about a woman named Frieda Caplan who elevated the fresh produce industry in the U.S. This story introduces Frieda Caplan as a woman who encouraged the people in her town to try new fruits and vegetables.]]> 2023-07-24 22:45:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650425542 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650426091 This is a non-fiction book that details the MyPlate portions recommended by the USDA. It discusses each group and how much is recommended per day. This book will contribute to background knowledge and bring to light the amount of each food is needed to sustain each day. ]]> 2023-07-24 22:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650426091 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650937690 This realistic fiction story is inspired by the author’s childhood. It is about a child who goes on a family trip to visit both of her grandparents: one is American, and one is Colombian. The book describes her experiences at each house, the foods they eat, and the culturally specific things they observe. This story is a great way to explore the cultural make-up of different families and how that can be reflected in the food you eat. ]]> 2023-07-25 14:39:09 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650937690 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650939350 This is a realistic fiction story about a group of children in school who bring lunches from home that are traditional to their culture. As each child displays their food, the other children make fun of them, so they end up bringing a sandwich for lunch instead. This is another story that deals with cultural acceptance, but across various cultures. It also shows pictures of the food and gives descriptions, which can bring about discussion on how these foods can provide the nutrients needed for a balanced meal even if they look different. ]]> 2023-07-25 14:42:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650939350 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650939951 1) What is a healthy diet made up of?
2) Do we get the proper nutrition from all meals?
3) Are all nutrients important?
4) Do all nutrient-rich meals look the same?
5) Why is it important to eat different types of foods?]]> 2023-07-25 14:43:34 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650939951 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650943717 This activity allows students to see the types of nutritious foods that are eaten internationally and in our own communities. ]]> 2023-07-25 14:50:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650943717 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650944959 The audio goes along with the story My Food, Your Food, Our Food by Emma Carlson Berne. The book and song promote the acceptance of foods from other cultures. ]]> 2023-07-25 14:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650944959 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650945284 This chart gives a breakdown of what a well-balanced meal looks like. It also gives details about each category, what to try, and what to avoid. ]]> 2023-07-25 14:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650945284 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650945709 The class will be split into small groups. Using the lunches displayed in the story Lunch from Home, the children will be asked to breakdown the foods using the MyPlate diagram and discuss what nutrients they contain and how they are good for you. They will use the computer to research the different foods and what they are made of (for example: gimbap) and create a google slides presentation for the class. ]]> 2023-07-25 14:55:10 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650945709 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650946669 Taking the character Nari out of her story (The Yuckiest Lunchbox) and placing her into Let Me Fix You a Plate how would this change the story? What might a visit to her grandmother’s house be like? ]]> 2023-07-25 14:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650946669 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650948402 This realistic non-fiction book discusses the foods that children commonly eat, who makes them and/or where they come from. It highlights the importance of farmers and the agricultural industry. ]]> 2023-07-25 15:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650948402 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650952894 Students will create a book talk after reading the book "Try It!: How Frieda Caplan Changed the Way We Eat". In addition to taking a shelfie and using emojis to describe their reaction to the story, they will also pick a food from the story that they would like to try (and describe why), and include their favorite quote for the book. ]]> 2023-07-25 15:10:08 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650952894 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650956943 The supportive text gives teaches children about nutrition labels, why they are important, and how to read them. ]]> 2023-07-25 15:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2650956943 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652102668 This non-fiction book discusses how foods are made and processed, and who makes them. ]]> 2023-07-27 12:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652102668 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652103182 This is another non-fiction book that briefly goes over the origin of food and how it is transported to local stores. ]]> 2023-07-27 12:29:39 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652103182 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652104729 This is a fictional story about what would happen if farmers quit and how that would affect the foods that we eat every day. ]]> 2023-07-27 12:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652104729 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652105615 This is a fictional story about the different farms that make different foods and how they get to our communities. ]]> 2023-07-27 12:36:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652105615 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652232201 Students will read the story The Day the Farmers Quit. Then they will pick three words that describe how they feel after reading this story, encouraging them to think about how they would feel living in the world described in this text if farmers stopped working. This is meant to encourage discussion about food production, and connect to our next section with people who live with this reality every day. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:32:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652232201 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652232393 Students will use Google Slides and retell the story How Did That Get in My Lunch Box using pictures to represent the story. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652232393 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652232619 The students read the book Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table. They will also review the supportive texts 40 Maps That Explain Food in America and Facts about Food and Agriculture. After reading and reviewing both texts, the students will contribute to the classroom padlet by adding something that surprised them after learning about the food produced in the U.S. and reading Farmer Allen.]]> 2023-07-27 17:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652232619 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652234516 This realistic fiction story is about a little girl whose family does not have enough food to eat. The story follows her as she tries to do normal everyday activities with the feeling of hunger always looming above her. I feel that the story can be relatable and is a realistic view of what a child who does not have enough food to eat experiences on a daily basis. It also discusses the emotions that she feels and how she battles with feeling hungry but hiding it from those around her. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652234516 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652235320 This fictional story talks about what it feels like to miss a meal and the way that you might mistakenly treat those around you when you are hungry. My hope is that the story will lead to a discussion that if missing one meal can make you hangry, imagine what it must feel like when someone misses multiple meals every day. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652235320 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652235627 This story is about a little girl named Sophia who discovers that her friend Maddie does not have enough food to eat when she takes a look in her fridge. She keeps Maddie’s secret but attempts to pack nutritious foods that she is eating for dinner every night, but they end up going bad by the time she brings them to school the next day. Sophia eventually tells her mother about Maddie’s situation, and they help her by donating food to her family. This story is a good reminder that our friends can be going through struggles that we are unaware of. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:41:45 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652235627 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652236065 This realistic fiction story is about a little girl and her mom who visit a food pantry. It discusses a resource that families who are experiencing food poverty use to get access to nutritious foods. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652236065 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652236275 This is a realistic fiction story from the point of view of a bully. The story alludes to the fact that he does not have enough food to eat at home and has a possibly abusive home life, so he takes it out on a little boy by stealing his lunch every day. This book is a great way to look at the perspectives of different people and the reasons why they might act in certain ways. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:44:12 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652236275 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652236853 This video discusses food distribution, but focuses specifically on why there is uneven access to food in certain places. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652236853 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652236980 Using the story Lunch Every Day, tell the story from the point of view of the little boy that was getting his lunch taken. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:45:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652236980 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652237294 Students will use 5 emojis to describe how they felt as they read the story "Maddie's Fridge". Then they will write one paragraph describing why they chose those emojis.]]> 2023-07-27 17:46:21 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652237294 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652238393 This is a realistic fiction chapter book about a family who struggles to buy enough food, so they routinely visit a food bank. When the food bank is low on food, Nelson (main character) decides to find out why. This story goes into the reasons why the family is experiencing food poverty, and the importance of resources like food banks. It also touches on the importance of donations to these resources. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:49:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652238393 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652239125 This is a fictional story about a little girl who learns about food banks, who they are for, and how they work. It also discussed different ways to help people experiencing poverty and food insecurity. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:52:01 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652239125 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652239606 This nonfiction picture book defines poverty and the reasons why families might end up in a situation where they cannot afford food or things that they need. It also discusses resources to help those in need. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:53:58 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652239606 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652240103 This is the story about the experience of a little girl whose parents just found out some bad news that affects their family. She tries to figure out ways she can help ease the burden on her family. It explores the idea that you can do little things to help instead of trying to always find a big solution. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:55:25 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652240103 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652240736 This is a fictional story about a man who lives near a mountain. On one side of the mountain, the people are very poor and cannot afford food while on the other side the people are rich and have more than enough. He decides to solve the problem by making a path through the mountain so the two villages can be closer together and give everyone access to food. This story explores being a change agent in the world when you notice a problem affecting your community. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652240736 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241251 Inspired by Manghi Moves a Mountain, the class creates a padlet with realistic ideas of how we can help the community instead of “digging a hole through a mountain”.]]> 2023-07-27 17:58:33 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241251 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241337 The students will be asked to create a cultural x-ray of one character from the story The Great Food Bank Heist using an outline of a body shape with a large heart inside. The outside of the heart should include the characters behaviors, appearance, and other aspects of their identities that others can observe. The inside of the heart should include the values and beliefs that they hold in their hearts that may not be immediately evident to others around them. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241337 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241596 Students will organize and plan a canned food drive in the school with the end goal to donate to the local food bank/food pantry. ]]> 2023-07-27 17:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241596 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241825 1) What ways can we help address food insecurity and hunger?
2) What are some things we can do to help someone who is food insecure right now?
3) What are some ideas we can put into action to help prevent food insecurity in the future?
4) What are ways that we can influence change that do not involve money or physical donations?]]> 2023-07-27 18:00:40 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241825 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241940 1) What happens when people don't have enough food to eat?
2) Does having a lack of food affect other areas of our lives?
3) Is the risk of being food insecure the same for everyone?
4) Is hunger the same as food insecurity?
5) What does it feel like to be hungry?]]> 2023-07-27 18:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652241940 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652271897 The picturebook biography about about a man named Will Allen turned an empty lot in his community into a place that grew fresh fruits and vegetables for everyone to share. This book discusses a real life example of how food can be distributed in a community as well as a way to take action. ]]> 2023-07-27 19:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652271897 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652273422 This website shows a serious of maps that show food distribution in the United States, including where are crops harvested, areas where there are food deserts, and areas where most Americans require public assistance to buy food. ]]> 2023-07-27 19:56:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652273422 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652274549 This supportive text lists facts about food production and agriculture in the U.S. including how much food is produced. ]]> 2023-07-27 20:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652274549 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652275025 This video gives information about farms and other places where foods that we eat every day are produced. ]]> 2023-07-27 20:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652275025 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652276607 The video shows the day in the life of an American farmer and what it takes to do this job. ]]> 2023-07-27 20:09:31 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652276607 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652295563 1) Where do the foods that we eat everyday come from?
2) How do foods get from the farm to our plates?
3) Is there enough food to go around?
4) Can different types of food production affect one another?]]> 2023-07-27 21:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652295563 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652295996 This is a picture book biography about a man named John van Hengel whose life experience with food insecurity inspired him to invent food banks. ]]> 2023-07-27 21:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652295996 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652296460 The realistic fiction story is about a grandmother who teaches her grandson a lesson about appreciating what you have instead of focusing on what you do not. This book also emphasizes the seeing the beauty in all things and helping others. ]]> 2023-07-27 21:34:04 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652296460 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652296842 This supportive text shares statistics about the amount of people in the U.S. who suffer from food insecurity. ]]> 2023-07-27 21:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652296842 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652298445 This supportive text shares facts about the issue of hunger in America and the communities this disproportionally affects. ]]> 2023-07-27 21:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652298445 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652299268 The students will be asked to make google slides presentation composed of pictures, words, and quotes that represent the part of the story that resonated with them the most. They will also be asked to include a few sentences describing how the part they chose made them feel and why.]]> 2023-07-27 21:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652299268 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652300296 This video discusses food insecurity and this companies goal to strive for a generation where no child goes hungry. ]]> 2023-07-27 21:50:36 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652300296 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652301145 This video is a success story about a child and their family who experienced food insecurity and they resources they used to get help. ]]> 2023-07-27 21:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652301145 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652301649 This video describes the importance of food banks and how they help communities and people in need. ]]> 2023-07-27 21:56:49 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652301649 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652302549 This supportive text shows facts about child hunger in America that is meant to spark a discussion on ways we can take action. ]]> 2023-07-27 21:59:55 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652302549 cewelsh https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652303774 This supportive text discusses what happens when you volunteer at a food bank.]]> 2023-07-27 22:06:03 UTC https://padlet.com/cewelsh/ki8l2a29qqvjrjv/wish/2652303774