Oct
15

Blog Action Day: Poverty

Filed Under (Blogging) by Jan Smith on 15-10-2008 and tagged , , ,


Today bloggers around the world are thinking about and writing about poverty.

The first video above by the band Radiohead is a powerful reminder that people’s lives are affected by many things they can’t control, including the circumstances they are born into.

For blog action day, choose one of these activities:

  • write your response to one of these videos: what did it make you feel and think, and what do you think we should do as a class or individuals?
  • think about the title “All I Need”. What does a person need to have a “good” life? Do some people have too much of some things, and not enough of others?
  • the video The Girl Effect focuses on one aspect of poverty.  What are the consequences of the Girl Effect for boys? For communities?
  • you may have heard the phrase “Think globally, act locally”. What local actions can we do together to make a difference when it comes to poverty?
  • think about our Water Wise public service announcements. What is the link between poverty and access to clean water?

Post your responses on your own blogs. I look forward to reading your thoughts and ideas. There are other links on Miss Wyatt’s site. I know other student bloggers will be writing about poverty. Take time to read and respond to their ideas, too.

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5 Responses to “Blog Action Day: Poverty”

  1.   Miss W. Says:
      October 16th, 2008 at 1:11 am

    I have been amazed by the very insightful posts written by the students in the blogging competition.

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  2.   Jan Smith Says:
      October 16th, 2008 at 10:53 am

    @Miss W. I agree, the student writing is really impressive. Thanks for encouraging us.

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  3.   Doug Says:
      October 17th, 2008 at 2:54 pm

    I really like to see the students so engaged via technology. Nice work Jan!!!

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  4.   Carrie Toal Says:
      October 19th, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    Jan, thank you. I have read some of the comments the students have made regarding poverty. Their eyes and hearts are opening.

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  5.   Jan Smith Says:
      October 20th, 2008 at 6:36 am

    @ Doug,
    Thanks for dropping by; I am very impressed with the energy and maturity students are bringing to blogging.
    @ Carrie,
    I agree. Caring about the world and making a difference is about engaging both your heart and your mind.

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