Lesson 3: What is Poverty?
Preparation: Print 4 copies of these discussion prompts and chop up for small groups.
Learning Intention: We are learning to think broadly about poverty and to recognise the common experiences all humans share.
Success Criteria: I can describe what poverty means, in my own words.
Whole Class Discussion:
Reflecting on our last few lessons, what do you think poverty actually is? We will brainstorm ideas on the board and come back to this at the end of the lesson.
To help you, think about the "Good Life Road" activity, and the experience of "If the World Were a Village" from the last lesson.
Introduction:
Today we are going to watch some videos where people talk about or show their experiences of living in poverty. Have your whiteboard or English book ready so you can note down any thoughts or responses to share. After watching all four clips you will discuss your thoughts and reflections in a small group.
Learning Intention: We are learning to think broadly about poverty and to recognise the common experiences all humans share.
Success Criteria: I can describe what poverty means, in my own words.
Whole Class Discussion:
Reflecting on our last few lessons, what do you think poverty actually is? We will brainstorm ideas on the board and come back to this at the end of the lesson.
To help you, think about the "Good Life Road" activity, and the experience of "If the World Were a Village" from the last lesson.
Introduction:
Today we are going to watch some videos where people talk about or show their experiences of living in poverty. Have your whiteboard or English book ready so you can note down any thoughts or responses to share. After watching all four clips you will discuss your thoughts and reflections in a small group.
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Small group discussions:
I am now going to make small groups of 4 students (or 3 if needed). You will each receive 5 counters, which we will use as talking chips. You will have a set of prompting questions to work through, so you will need to pick one question at a time and then discuss your answers. Every time you contribute a thought, idea or comment, you must place your talking chip in the centre of the group. Once you have used up all of your chips, you are not allowed to speak until everyone else has used theirs! Once they are all used up, divide them evenly once again between all group members, and continue the discussion.
Discussion prompts: (each group to receive a printed copy of the prompts )
- How do you feel after watching these videos?
- What did you learn about living in poverty?
- What was interesting, surprising or shocking for you?
- What did you have in common with people in the videos? What were the most significant differences?
- What has changed (or could change) to improve the lives of the people in the videos?
Whole class discussion: Briefly share main ideas from small group discussions.
Now we are going to read through some quotes together, where other people have explained what they think poverty is. While we read, think about which quotes stand out to you, and why.
Reflection:
In your journal at the end of this lesson, you are going to answer the question, “What is poverty?” Before we do this, let’s brainstorm together some key words or phrases that you could use in your explanation of poverty.
1. Meet with a partner and come up with four key words or phrases.
2. Join with another pair, and share your lists of words and phrases. Notice any similarities, and discuss any differences.
3. Non-volunteers will now be called on to share words or phrases from your small group. Remember: these will help you with your journal entry! Listen carefully.
Journal Entry 3: What is poverty?
Write a paragraph describing what you think poverty is. Remember that you can scroll back over today's lesson to view the discussion questions, which might help you to craft a higher quality response.
Would any volunteers like to read some of your journal entry to the class?