https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy Grade 5 en-us 2019-11-19 19:36:31 UTC 2019-11-24 19:38:34 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3d8.png maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413622778 The story combines both the childlike innocence of CJ and the appreciation of the little things in life of Nana. This introduces the idea of values and poverty in a way that teaches children that possessions only have value to the one that possesses them. ]]> 2019-11-19 19:43:53 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413622778 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413622966 - What story from the "What is poverty?" video did you find most inspiring and why?
- What do you think poverty means?
- Do you think that every country has people who are living in poverty?
- Do you think the definition of poverty changes depending on where you live?]]> 2019-11-19 19:44:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413622966 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623105 Great introductory video on children in poverty around the world overcoming their situations to become successful. This can open up a discussion on the different inspiring stories and what stood out to the students in each story. ]]> 2019-11-19 19:44:19 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623105 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623255 1. The students will write letters to themselves in the future and list what they care about most. The goal of the activity is to get students thinking about what they value. 
2. Have students create a simple budget as a math learning activity. They will be given a job, income, and "bills" to pay. At the end of the activity I would like them to provide a brief summary of the difficulties of sticking to the budget and how this relates back to what we have learned about poverty so far. 
3. Assign the students to one of the children depicted in the "What is Poverty?" video and have them create a cultural x-ray of their perception of the child's internal and external values. This will help them to determine what intrinsic and extrinsic motivators the children have towards success and overcoming their circumstances. ]]> 2019-11-19 19:44:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623255 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623783 The story of a girl and her mother that live in the mother's car leads to a great story about overcoming hardship and a mother's struggle to support her child. By reading this in class, students will hopefully gain some insight into the harsh realities of homelessness and the fear that some children may have to face when they "go home" after school. ]]> 2019-11-19 19:45:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623783 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623824 - What would your dream bedroom look like? 
- What is one stereotype you think of when you hear the word "homeless?"
- What was one thing that surprised you about homelessness?]]> 2019-11-19 19:45:19 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623824 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623858 A very powerful video where parents and their children discuss what it felt like to live in a shelter and how they feel now that they have their own homes. ]]> 2019-11-19 19:45:22 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623858 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623920 1. Before starting any reading, open up a brief discussion about what homelessness means, allow students time to write a short paragraph and draw pictures about what they think it means to be homeless.
2. Assign a character analysis project in which students put themselves in the place of a character in one of the books we have read throughout the unit and determine what they would have done had they been in that character's position. This helps students to take on a new perspective and understand the motivation behind an individual's actions when facing hard times. 
3. Separate students into groups and assign each group one of the books listed above. Groups then have to determine what the effects of homelessness have had on the main character in their story and present to the class. The goal is to inspire collaboration and help students to understand that not every situation is the same to every homeless individual. ]]> 2019-11-19 19:45:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413623920 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413625224 The story of an older homeless man who reluctantly takes in a family of four that has recently "moved in" under the bridge he regularly stays under. The relationship between the man and the children helps to reframe the idea of family and the understanding that is made between homeless individuals in order to make the best of their situations. This story can help students to view homelessness in a less negative light and think critically about the meaning of family. ]]> 2019-11-19 19:47:17 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413625224 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413625280 - What are some community service projects that you have participated in?
- What does family mean to you and who do you consider part of your family?
- If you were in Armand's place do you think you would take in the Calcet family? ]]> 2019-11-19 19:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413625280 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413625336 In a community where there were not enough resources for the homeless, a homeless community was created for individuals that qualified. They go over the breaking apart of families and the recovery of those individuals as they are housed.]]> 2019-11-19 19:47:27 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413625336 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413625395 1. I would have students research possible community service projects in the area that they could set up with some assistance and explain why there is a need for this project in the community based on what they have read.
2. Have students study a character in one of the books we have read in the unit and write a short response about how they would have interacted with the character if they met them. The purpose of this would be to hopefully put the students in the mindset that they have the power to make an impact on a person's life and also gauge their compassion and response to the unit material. 
3. Students will reflect on a time that they have overcome a hardship and write about it. Relate the story to at least two characters from one of the stories we have read in the unit. The goal of this assignment is to encourage students to not give up and take pride in their accomplishments, as well as recognize things that they could have in common with someone living a seemingly completely different lifestyle. ]]> 2019-11-19 19:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413625395 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413628034 - What surprised you the most about the causes of homelessness?
- Do you think that individuals are always in control of whether they are homeless or not? Why or why not?
- What do you think is the hardest cause of homelessness to combat?
- What do you think inspires someone to make changes in their life to overcome homelessness (if it is within their control)?

]]> 2019-11-19 19:51:12 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413628034 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413628073 This is a video going over some different forms of homelessness besides dire homelessness. Allows students to see a side of homelessness that is not often talked about - working class poor. The video also depicts a woman in a similar situation to "A Shelter in Our Car." ]]> 2019-11-19 19:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413628073 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413628108 1. I could show students how to use Glogster to create a diagram representing the different ways in which someone can become homeless. This would allow students to do independent research and try to come up with some scenarios on their own, as well as visually representing the things we will have addressed in class. 
2. Students will be assigned a character from one of the books we have read so far and will be expected to research ways they could either seek assistance or change themselves in order to alleviate their homelessness. This will be a difficult assignment as I do not anticipate students understanding DSS or Welfare programs. I would provide them with resources and guide them along the project. Obviously they would not be assigned characters like Stan from "The Man Who Sat in the Park," but perhaps they could suggest something like "Zettie could collect cans to help her mom with extra money."  
3. Have students play the demo of the "Change" game (as linked). This is a fun and interactive way from students to actually act as a homeless person for the day. ]]> 2019-11-19 19:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413628108 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413638598 Just a quick and easy visual representation of the child poverty epidemic in the US. I would use this as an introductory video to get the students thinking about values and privileges they may not realize they have. ]]> 2019-11-19 20:05:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413638598 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413666006 This video summarizes the effects of homelessness globally. Helps to conceptualize how many individuals experience homelessness and what the average homeless person does within a day. The video goes into detail into what causes homelessness and what causes individuals to remain homeless for long periods of time. ]]> 2019-11-19 20:51:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413666006 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413670190 This is just a very short introductory video on some statistics on homelessness in the United States. ]]> 2019-11-19 20:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413670190 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413678929 This sheet is a little more factual than I would generally want to use for a class. I would provide this as an additional resource rather than as a primary focal point because it is very dry and full of numbers which I think does not help to solidify the concepts as well as some of the testimonials. However, the fact sheet is a helpful resource and I think supplements the course materials well. ]]> 2019-11-19 21:17:19 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413678929 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413680994 This story depicts two girls, Lina and Feroza, who share one pair of sandals at their refugee camp. This helps to frame the idea of poverty globally before narrowing it down more towards the United States as I plan to do so later on in the unit. The only reasoning for narrowing down to the US is because of situations like this story where the definition of poverty may vary. ]]> 2019-11-19 21:21:49 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413680994 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413683160 The story of Kojo helps to understand the impact of poverty and values in other countries. By establishing the value of a hen to Kojo and his mother, the students will be able to transfer the ideas of what they value and what can be a life changing investment for individuals living in poverty all around the globe. ]]> 2019-11-19 21:26:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413683160 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413685781 An introduction to the idea of poverty and hunger (as titled) with the intended audience being children. Louise Spilsbury takes the harsh realities of poverty and creates a visually appealing text that summarizes the causes and effects of poverty in a way that younger audiences can understand. This would likely be one of the first books we read as part of this unit. ]]> 2019-11-19 21:32:44 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413685781 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413690986 This is a very similar story and moral message to "Last Stop on Market Street" wherein the main character, Jeremy learns the importance of appreciating what he and his family are able to afford. ]]> 2019-11-19 21:44:35 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413690986 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413698954 A quick supporting article on how census data is collected and analyzed to determine what the poverty line is for each family based on the family size and income. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:03:38 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413698954 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413700325 A brief article summarizing the cultural, social, economic, and political influences that determine the definition and threshold for poverty in each nation. This is a little bit of a heavy article for a younger audience so I would use it only to supplement discussion rather than to focus on as a whole. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:07:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413700325 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413701565 A story about a young boy who experiences poverty when his father loses his job. This story does not go into depth of the complications of homelessness but provides a brief oversight of the challenges and strain put on a family during "tight times." In the theme of overcoming hard times this is obviously a good pick. ]]> 2019-11-19 22:10:10 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413701565 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413724478 This article breaks down the different meanings of the term "homeless" and what they can refer to. The article includes definitions beyond "living on the streets" which I like because often modern day homelessness comes in forms such as living in a vehicle or temporary encampment. I also appreciate that they included "fleeing" as a form of homelessness because in a sense attempting to run from someone to a point where you cannot establish permanent residence is a very real form of homelessness that is often overlooked. ]]> 2019-11-19 23:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413724478 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413726335 This article is similar to the last but instead breaks the homelessness epidemic into four categories. All four are legitimately homeless and should be treated as though they need just as much assistance as the next whether it be couch-surfing or chronic homelessness. ]]> 2019-11-19 23:24:54 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413726335 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413727537 The story of an older homeless man named Stan and a young boy named Bradley who befriends him helps to tell the other side of homelessness. Stan teaches Bradley that there are things he can do to help out, and that friendship and compassion are valuable traits. In reading this story, students will gain a new perspective of traditional homelessness. ]]> 2019-11-19 23:29:00 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413727537 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413729559 In this book a boy named Tim sees Joe, the "Can Man" collecting cans for money. He decides that he is going to do the same in order to buy a skateboard. This may be more appropriate for 5th grade students as they can relate to the story line and understand the situation that Tim is put in when he realizes Joe may need the money more than he needs a skateboard. This helps students to put themselves in the character's shoes and adapt the story to their own lives and experiences. ]]> 2019-11-19 23:36:03 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413729559 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413731961 This interactive webpage allows you to delve deeper into the individual causes of homelessness in the United States. While it does not cover all of the possible causes, it provides data on the main causes and the interface makes it an interactive learning tool. ]]> 2019-11-19 23:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413731961 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413784886 This article goes over pretty much all of the effects that homelessness has on the community. I like it because it goes over the myths as to what causes homelessness as well, which I believe sums up the previous subtopic as well. ]]> 2019-11-20 02:36:50 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413784886 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413787239 This website goes over the effects that homelessness and poverty have on the family structure and how families must overcome the circumstances to remain together. ]]> 2019-11-20 02:45:24 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413787239 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413788375 This is a personal anecdote from a girl named Velma who's family experienced homelessness but managed to turn their situation around. This ends the unit and lesson overall on a good note and sums up the message of persevering through hard times. ]]> 2019-11-20 02:48:43 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/413788375 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/414388996 This is a very heavy video on the effects of homelessness on families and communities. Most of the stories depicted in the video are of adults who have lost everything including their children or families that remained together. This video sums up the unit well, although in an actual classroom setting I would skip a few of their stories as they are a little heavy for young students.]]> 2019-11-21 00:11:33 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/414388996 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415582878 Still a Family tells the story of a family that is separated after becoming homeless due to shelter policies that prevent man from staying in the same shelter as women and children. I like this story because it is depicted as though the reader was the child in the situation. The illustrations are very simple and the message is very wholesome. ]]> 2019-11-23 01:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415582878 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415583439 This is the story of a family that is chronically homeless. The main character is a little boy named Jackson who has an imaginary friend named Crenshaw who helps him to look on the bright side of his very troubling situation living in the family mini van and becoming homeless once again. ]]> 2019-11-23 01:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415583439 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415584022 Monkey Island brings to light the fear of many homeless children, not only survival, but remaining in contact with their parents. A big part of homelessness is sheltering. Sheltering can result in families being separated, sometimes permanently. Clay experiences this fear and although he finds a new "family" to protect him, he is still without his mother or father through most of his experience of being homeless. ]]> 2019-11-23 01:57:52 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415584022 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415840868 The story of friends Maddi and Sofia starts out with them playing, and running inside to Maddi's fridge which is empty. Sofia realizes that Maddi's family is unable to afford food sometimes and this gets her thinking about her own privilege and the full fridge her family has at home. I think this is a great perspective for kids to take on because this is something they would be able to understand and relate to. ]]> 2019-11-24 15:56:40 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415840868 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415841543 This is a wordless picturebook depicting an old homeless woman and a little boy. Its a quick read and I believe this is good reference material for helping students to analyze picturebooks and illustrations. ]]> 2019-11-24 16:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415841543 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415842080 This story shows the effects of poverty on a young teenager named Raspberry who is so afraid of becoming homeless again that she will do anything for money. Not only does this demonstrate the relationship between a young adult and their parent as they struggle through hard times, it also shows the degree of responsibility Raspberry feels she must take for the family to succeed. ]]> 2019-11-24 16:04:53 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415842080 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415842729 Mr Stink is the friend of a girl named Chloe who does not get along well with her family. For some reason, the family takes Mr Stink in, only for him to be ridiculed on television and in from of the Prime Minister. This book is a good example of the lack of respect for homeless individuals and how one person can make a difference in someone's life forever. ]]> 2019-11-24 16:09:06 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415842729 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415843303 This is the story of a little boy and his Uncle Willie who works at a soup kitchen. The boy learns about the different homeless individuals and becomes empathetic towards their situation. Through going to the soup kitchen he gains a perspective he may not have otherwise had. ]]> 2019-11-24 16:12:42 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415843303 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415843772 A good perspective of the history of the homelessness epidemic as well as how homeless effects young children. The main character Frances is unable to remain at home and decides to be a tramp disguised as a boy. This story illustrates the hardships of a young adult living on their own, as well as the Great Depression.]]> 2019-11-24 16:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415843772 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415844354 The story of a girl named Zoey who supports her family by taking care of her younger siblings discovers that her mom and her boyfriend's relationship is not what it appears to be on the outside. She is under a great deal of stress and the effects of poverty make it so she is not accepted by her peers. This is a good book to relate to overcoming hardships and speaking out against things you believe are wrong. ]]> 2019-11-24 16:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415844354 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415870331 This story depicts the life of a migrant worker family struggling to make ends meet. The main character, Emma, is forced to go to school and discovers that school can be a safe haven where she can get all the resources she's wanted and been unable to get at home. This book focuses on appreciating the little things and discovering what someone values most. ]]> 2019-11-24 18:34:19 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415870331 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415875141 Upon looking up this book to find the author's details, I found a teacher's guide specifically on how to teach homelessness to a classroom in relation to this story. One of the guiding questions related well to the subtopic in saying "Why can't the main character and his father receive Welfare?" "Where would the checks be sent?" Which would be good inquiry questions to address after reading this story. ]]> 2019-11-24 18:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415875141 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415877761 It is a bit late in the unit to go over the introduction to poverty, but this book does a good job of outlining ways that people can become homeless such as mental illness, immigrant status, and inability to work. ]]> 2019-11-24 19:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415877761 maggiehuston519 https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415879778 This is a chapter book about a homeless girl who is trying to get into a private middle school. It is a little bit more intense of a read and I think that students would be able to relate to the main character as she is going to be going into middle school like may 5th graders will as well. ]]> 2019-11-24 19:21:13 UTC https://padlet.com/maggiehuston519/ohqqckrwokxy/wish/415879778