In-Class Ideas

(Grade 5/6: Discussion about Poverty) Officer Helps Homeless Man

HOW ONE GRADE 5/6 CLASS USED THIS ARTICLE

Article: Officer’s Random Act Of Kindness Goes Viral 
By Joyce Grant

Larry DePrimo in 2010; Image: NYPD Facebook page

Activity: Discussion about Poverty

One grade 5/6 class read TKN’s article together (shared reading) about the NYPD officer who bought some socks and boots for a homeless man.

Afterwards, the class had “an amazing conversation,” the teacher says, about what poverty is and how we can help.

Thank you, @KaThLeEnBoNd