I have differentiated this lesson for the intrapersonal intelligence through the use of the uncle willie and the soup kitchen worksheet. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen why is the boy curious about uncle willie s job at the soup kitchen. From school library journal grade if good intentions made great picture books, this would be a winner. A boy spends the day with his uncle in the soup kitchen, preparing and serving food for the hungry in his local area. The story is about a young boy who is following in his following in his uncles footsteps and helping volunteer at a. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen, by dyanne disalvoryan in someone elses shoes one of the ways to get kids thinking about others is to deine and encourage empathy. Document resume ed 390 075 cs 215 190 author ramp, ellen. For scouts 8 years old and up, play the food banks feast or famine the food security board game. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen dyanne disalvoryan. The soup kitchen is described as, a place where a kid can make a difference. Unitarian universalist congregational stewardship, staffing. It is a great game to illustrate the challenges of the working poor and to help launch a conversation. The lady in the box by anne mcgovern, uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne disalvoryan, fly away home by eve bunting and the greatest table by michael j.
Uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne disalvoryan. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen reading rainbow book. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen why is the boy curious about uncle willies job at the soup kitchen. Can be used for a variety of instructional purposes, such as guided reading, literacy centers, and takehome programs 2. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne disalvo. Tell them that empathy is the ability to understand situations diferent from their ownin other words, what its like to be someone else.
Willies eyes, that the food collected from his neighbor hood is not just food, but preparation for a. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen partnerships make a difference. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne disalvoryan wilfred gordon mcdonald partridge by mem fox, pictures by julie vivas books about homelessnessneed fly away home by eve bunting, pictures by ronald himler i am david by anne holm, translated by and l. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen book by dyanne disalvoryan. Students explore the concept of idioms as they learn about philanthropy. Why does the boy ask his uncle to take him to the soup kitchen. Suggested childrens books page 1 of 7 short books for kids.
Uncle willie and the soup kitchen is a great childrens book for the older crowd. Share some ways you have modeled active citizenship. Seuss alexander and the terrible, horrible, no good, very bad day by judith viorst some books about fish. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen n prairie day j mrs. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne disalvoryan, fly away home by eve bunting and the greatest table by michael j.
Synopsis of uncle willie and the soup kitchen, by dyanne disalvoryan. Picture book disalvoryan ch, mp dugan, barbara loop the loop a young girl and an old woman form a friendship that lasts even after the woman enters a nursing home. Suggested books that can be used to reinforce the 7 habits. A homelessness to housing stability strategy for waterloo region, ken seiling, regional chair, stated. You could display them on your fridge, give them to your teacher to hang. Uncle willie tells his nephew that they fed 121 people at the soup kitchen. Primary guided reading lesson plan dayton public schools. When his nephew has a day off from school, he asks his uncle if he can join him at the soup kitchen. Download and read free online uncle willie and the soup kitchen reading rainbow book by dyanne disalvoryan. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen ccg by teaching with. Picture books for teaching social justice issues in the. A boy is confronted with the social issues of poverty and the homeless when he spends a day helping his uncle willie in a soup kitchen. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen reading rainbow book by dyanne disalvoryan beatrices goat by page mcbrier the peace book by todd parr stone soup by marcia brown write all about it. October 12 elar lesson plan uncle willie and the soup kitchen.
Although hesitant at first, the young boy discovers, that in uncle. There are over 892 pages of slotted notes, worksheets, writing prompts, summarizers, wordles study guides. A boy spends the day with uncle willie in the soup kitchen where he works. With a note about soup kitchens introducing the story, this is informative and new, but not scary, praised booklist. The fact that uncle willie considers the denizens his guests, and not moochers or people looking for a handout is deeply moving. With your group, pick a character from your book who your group members think was a good citizen.
The full page drawings in subdued colors illustrate well the story that is being told about. The story is about a young boy who is following in his following in his uncle s footsteps and helping volunteer at a soup kitchen. Do you think uncle willie and the others benefit from their work at the soup kitchen. Lesson plan grades uncle willie and the soup kitchen. Suggested books that can be used to reinforce the 7 habits primary elementary book list. Uncle wille and the soup kitchen dyanne disalvoryan. Some experts say a good citizen is a person who works for the common good and tries to protect and improve our democracy.
What makes a good citizen university of north carolina at. K have made a huge difference in the lives of their patrons and in those of us who have been privileged to work with them. Swimmy by leo lionni read swimmy discuss and list the different types of animals living together in the sea. Professional resources by teachers for teachers strategies. Uses who, what, where, when, why, which, and how questions that cover both literal and interpretive thinking 4. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne disalvoryan wilfred gordon mcdonald partridge by mem fox feelings the feelings book by todd parr my many colored days by dr. Were different types of learners equally engaged in this lesson format. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen reading rainbow book dyanne disalvoryan on. Excerpt from uncle willie and the soup kitchen the boy and his uncle willie see frank the can man pushing his shopping cart in the street and uncle willie has a. Poem or story how does someone become hungry or homeless. For this philanthropy lesson, students hear the story of a child who eats in a soup kitchen uncle willie and the soup kitchen and answer questions. The story of uncle willie and the soup kitchen was born from the three years i spent working at a soup kitchen while i lived in park slope, brooklyn. Be the first to ask a question about uncle willie and the soup kitchen.
Mission possible almost everyone wants to do something to make a difference. Readers theater script from partnerships make a difference created by partnerships make. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne disalvoryan uncle willie works in a soup kitchen. Excerpt from uncle willie and the soup kitchen the boy and his uncle willie see frank the can man pushing his shopping cart in the street and uncle willie has a friendly conversation with him.
Why do you think uncle willie called them citizens. Lesson plan from learning to give created by learning to give. A young boy wonders about what his uncle willie does while he works at the local soup kitchen. The varied needs of the individuals there become clear to the young narrator. Students understand how good hearted people can make a difference to others. Tell students to raise their hands as they hear an idiom. If you were at the soup kitchen, what would you say to the woman if you saw her put bananas in her pocket.
Reports of simple happy drawings posted on our doors, windows, or trees. The varied needs of the individuals there become clear to. Respectgiving a young boy accompanies his uncle to the soup kitchen where he works. October elar lesson plan uncle willie and the soup kitchen. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen reading rainbow book dyanne disalvo ryan on.
Uncle willie and the soup kitchen, by dyanne disalvoryan synopsis of uncle willie and the soup kitchen, by dyanne disalvoryan handout. Kingsland beatrices goat by page mcbrier, pictures by lori lohstoeter. This worksheet will allow the students the opportunity for selfreflection. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne disalvo ryan. Disalvoryan, dyanne uncle willie and the soup kitchen a boy spends the day with uncle willie in the soup kitchen where he works preparing and serving food for the hungry. The story is relatively long which would make it difficult to keep the attention of younger children.
Story elements and story summary homeless coalition dvdcd dvd player chart paper markers other poster making materials activity 1 in preparation for reading uncle willie and the soup kitchen, students receive a. The students will draw pictures on the lenses of their glasses in response to. This file contains my united states history resource pack files that are aligned to the georgia standards of excellence gse. Stone soup any version strega nona by tomie depaola circle of influence. Expose 4h members to the concept of a soup kitchen. Visionary leaders of the trenton area soup kitchen t. Compassion and a newfound respect for the patrons as well as respect for his uncle s sense of giving to others are all common themes. What makes a good citizen university of north carolina. A boy wonders about the people he sees on his citys streets until he goes to the soup kitchen where his uncle works. City green was inspired by the garden lot that i passed on my way there. There is a role for everyone to play in ending homelessness all orders of government, community groups, the private sector and ordinary citizens. In this literature and service learning lesson, students read uncle willie and the soup kitchen and examine negative idioms.
Discuss how working together can solve problems that one. After each page, stop and discuss the idioms found on that page. What does uncle willie tell his nephew about the importance of his job. Grade k 3 lesson i lesson description during this lesson students will listen to the teacher read the book uncle willie and the soup kitchen, a story of a boy who volunteers with his uncle to serve hungry people at a local soup kitchen. Read uncle willie and the soup kitchen aloud to the class and tell the students to listen for the idioms used in the text. Then, on a school holiday, he accompanies his uncle to work and recognizes some in his neighborhood who need help, along with those that provide it, and the. Suggested books that can be used to reinforce the 7 habits author. A young boy accompanies his afterschool companion, uncle willie, to a city soup kitchen where willie works. Based on the actual volunteer experience of the author, this picture book provides a look into the soup kitchen without an overly sentimental view of the hungry or a dose of pessimism for the. Instructions on how to order the book through mdcps. Kings birthday, many people choose to do something with other people from.
Uncle willie and the soup kitchen is a beautiful,wonderful book to read with a child. Assesses vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills in a compact, easytouse, uniform format 3. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne disalvoryan morrow, 1991. This is the story of an african american sharecropper family in the late 19th.
Color the sheets in and share them wherever you would like. Materialsresources the book uncle willie and the soup kitchen by dyanne. Dog detectives on the job alexander, who used to be rich last sunday l activating and connecting to background knowledge why anansi has eight thin legs. Uncle willie and the soup kitchen lesson rendell center for civics. A boy spends the day with uncle willie in the soup kitchen where he works preparing and serving food for the hungry. This empathybuilding book is good for sharing at home or in a classroom. Jan 01, 1991 uncle willie and the soup kitchen is a great childrens book for the older crowd. It presents a young boy and his uncle willie as he gathers food to prepare at a soup kitchen in which he works. Compassion and a newfound respect for the patrons as well as respect for his uncles sense of giving to others are all common themes.
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