Exploring Food Poverty and Empathy Through Reading Activities

TEACHER INSTRUCTION PAGE (delete this slide) Text to Text, Text to Self, Text to World Workbook Student Activity: read a passage and take notes using the Notice and Wonder notes. Then they complete the Text to Text, Text to Self, Text to World graphic organizer. How to share with students: These pages are sized for printing or can be assigned digitally using an LMS (like Google Classroom), where students can work on their own slide decks via Make a Copy for Each Student. Each slide is set up with text boxes for students to type in. Please Note: Because Diffit resources can vary in length, be sure to check the formatting on each slide. Suggested Lesson Flow: 1. Preview Vocabulary with students prior to reading. 2. Have students read the passage and complete the First, Then, Finally notes. 3. Have students complete the Text to Text, Text to Self, Text to World worksheet. 4. Have students go through the Multiple Choice Questions. Students will answer each question and explain their thinking. 5. Have students complete the Short Answer Questions. 6. Have students complete the Open Ended Questions and discuss with partners or groups their responses. Feel free to edit, remix, and use this resource however works best for you and your students! Learn More: Please reach out with any questions or feedback. You can also learn more on our FAQ page, or get more resources at Diffit.me! TEACHER INSTRUCTION PAGE (delete this slide)

Key Vocabulary Instructions: For each term, use the word in a sentence that shows you understand its definition. Then create an image to represent the term. Be ready to explain the image. Vocabulary Term food poverty noun The state of not having enough money to buy food for oneself and one's family. Use It In A Sentence: An Image to Represent It: Vocabulary Term Use It In A Sentence: An Image to Represent It: stigma noun A mark of disgrace or shame associated with a particular circumstance, quality, or person. Vocabulary Term empathy noun The ability to understand and share the feelings of another. Use It In A Sentence: An Image to Represent It: Vocabulary Term Use It In A Sentence: An Image to Represent It: resources noun a stock or supply of money, materials, staff, and other assets that can be drawn on by a person or organisation in order to function effectively Vocabulary Term Use It In A Sentence: An Image to Represent It: insecurity noun uncertainty or anxiety about oneself; lack of confidence Created with web.diffit.me

Text to Text, Text to Self, Text to World Instructions: Pick one character from the reading and identify what the character hears, smells, sees, touches, and tastes. In the UK, many people struggle to afford food for themselves and their families. Food banks are places where people can get free food. There is a stigma around food poverty, but it's important to challenge this stigma and support each other. Reading Summary Text to Text It reminds me of the story Text to Self It reminds me of when I Text to World It reminds me of something in the world Created with web.diffit.me

Read & Summarize Instructions: Read the passage below. Take notes on what your notice and what you wonder. I notice In the UK, there are many people who don't have enough money to buy food for themselves and their families. This is called food poverty. Even though there are places called food banks, where people can get free food, some people feel embarrassed or ashamed to use them because they think there is a stigma around being in food poverty. But it's important to challenge this stigma, and to understand that anyone can experience food poverty, especially families with children. We need to show empathy, and support each other, so that everyone feels comfortable using the resources available to them. Sometimes, people who are living in food poverty feel ashamed or embarrassed because of the way others treat them. They might be judged or looked down upon because they can't afford certain things. But it's important to remember that anyone can experience food insecurity and poverty. We need to have empathy and understanding for each other, and not judge people based on their circumstances. By challenging the stigma around food poverty and sharing our experiences, we can build a supportive community and help each other. Together, we can make sure that everyone has enough to eat and no one feels ashamed when asking for help. I wonder In conclusion, many people in the UK are struggling to afford food for themselves and their families. There is a stigma around food poverty, but it's important to challenge this stigma and show empathy towards each other. Foodbanks are a great resource for people in need, and should reduce any feelings of shame. We need to support each other and understand that anyone can experience food poverty. By sharing our experiences and challenging the stigma, we can build a supportive community where everyone has enough to eat, and where no-one feels ashamed for asking for help. Created with web.diffit.me

Answer and Explain Instructions: For each question, answer the question and then explain why you picked the answer you did using specific evidence from the text. Question: Explain: Which answer did you pick and why? According to the text, why do some people feel embarrassed or ashamed to use food pantries? A) They think there is a stigma around being in food poverty. B) Food banks are only open to certain people. C) Food banks don't provide a shopping-like experience. D) Food banks require payment for the food. Question: Explain: Which answer did you pick and why? What is the main idea of this passage? A) Food banks are places where people can go to get food when they don't have enough to eat. B) There is a stigma around food poverty, but it's important to challenge this stigma and show empathy towards each other. C) Many people in the UK are struggling to afford food for ..themselves and their families. D) By sharing our experiences, and challenging the stigma, we can build a supportive community where everyone has enough to eat and no one feels ashamed when asking for help. Question: Explain: Which answer did you pick and why? Created with web.diffit.me

Answer and Explain Instructions: For each question, answer the question and then explain why you picked the answer you did using specific evidence from the text. Question: Explain: Which answer did you pick and why? Why do some people feel ashamed or embarrassed when living in food poverty? A) They are judged or looked down upon by others. B) Food banks are not easily accessible to everyone. C) They can't afford certain things. D) There is a stigma around food poverty. Question: Explain: Which answer did you pick and why? What is the importance of challenging the stigma around food poverty? A) To make sure everyone has enough to eat. B) To reduce feelings of shame when using food banks. C) To show empathy towards each other. D) To provide a shopping-like experience at food banks. Question: Explain: Which answer did you pick and why? Created with web.diffit.me

Short Answer Questions What is the term used to describe not having enough money to buy food? Question Why is it important to challenge the stigma around food poverty? Question Question Created with web.diffit.me

Reflect and Discuss Instructions: Respond to the following question using the reading and your own knowledge and experiences. Be as thorough as possible. Think about a time when you or someone you know faced a challenge related to affording food. How did it make you feel? What did you learn from that experience? Write Your Response Here. Be sure to use what you learned in the reading and your own knowledge and experiences to answer the question thoroughly. Instructions: When instructed, you will share your responses with your group. Take notes on their responses in the boxes below. Be sure to write their names at the top of each box. Student #1: ______________________ Student #2: ______________________ Student #3: ______________________ Student #4: ______________________ Created with web.diffit.me

Reflect and Discuss Instructions: Respond to the following question using the reading and your own knowledge and experiences. Be as thorough as possible. Imagine you are in charge of creating a community project to support people experiencing food poverty. What ideas do you have? How would you encourage others to get involved? Write Your Response Here. Be sure to use what you learned in the reading and your own knowledge and experiences to answer the question thoroughly. Instructions: When instructed, you will share your responses with your group. Take notes on their responses in the boxes below. Be sure to write their names at the top of each box. Student #1: ______________________ Student #2: ______________________ Student #3: ______________________ Student #4: ______________________ Created with web.diffit.me

Reflect and Discuss Instructions: Respond to the following question using the reading and your own knowledge and experiences. Be as thorough as possible. Reflect on the importance of empathy and understanding towards others who may be facing food insecurity. How can you show empathy and support to those in need? Why is it important to challenge the stigma around food poverty? Write Your Response Here. Be sure to use what you learned in the reading and your own knowledge and experiences to answer the question thoroughly. Instructions: When instructed, you will share your responses with your group. Take notes on their responses in the boxes below. Be sure to write their names at the top of each box. Student #1: ______________________ Student #2: ______________________ Student #3: ______________________ Student #4: ______________________ Created with web.diffit.me