https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit en-us 2016-03-21 19:18:56 UTC 2025-11-01 19:48:54 UTC hello@padlet.com aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102175290 "I am typing about the stabbing for a good reason. I cant talk". pg. 1
 This opening sentence engages the reader immediately and I wanted to read on to see why this child couldn't talk.  We are introduced to the characters and straight away see the loving relationship between 'little man' and mam. "Mam is my best friend in all of the world". pg. 3]]> 2016-03-22 11:06:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102175290 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102303407 2016-03-22 20:04:58 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102303407 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102368486 The pain of a child having a stutter hit me in this chapter.  Little man explained how he used to push a thumbtack into his palm when making a class presentation to avoid stuttering. His hope was the pain would distract him from stuttering but it never truly worked. ]]> 2016-03-23 09:39:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102368486 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102372222 "Mam's lower lip was swollen and busted". this chapters central function was to deal with domestic abuse of women. the victims included mam and Mrs. Worthington. it made me realise how difficult it was to be a woman in that era, where violence against women was tolerated.]]> 2016-03-23 10:11:36 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102372222 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102374266 This chapter helped me understand the character Ara T more. It is clear he is unable to help himself in taking from others and has built a vast collection that dates over many years. ]]> 2016-03-23 10:29:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102374266 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102375949 This chapter gives a better picture of the society's way of thinking at the time. It is clear that segregation was very common. Mam was always made sit at the back of the bus but if she was accompanying a white child it was seen as appropriate to sit at the front. " i knew that bus drivers would let Mam sit in the front as long as i was with her". I felt a great empathy towards those discriminated at the time as i believe everyone deserves to be treated equally.]]> 2016-03-23 10:41:54 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102375949 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102376462 I understand more so how society was back then now. While Little Man was at the zoo the division of races was very explicit, white children accompanied by colored women, as their carers. it upset me when the zoo's policy was not to allow coloured people take part in activities such as photographs and having portraits done, all things we take for granted today. ]]> 2016-03-23 10:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102376462 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102377740 A normal run on the newspaper route led to a thought provoking moment for Little Man as his is faced with the realisation of his misconception about TV Boy who is 'deaf and dumb' instead of 'lazy'.  This chapter made me think about the presumptions and misconceptions I make about other people and it enhances the reader's awareness of difference in the world.
It turns out Little Man and TV Boy had more in common than different.]]> 2016-03-23 10:57:40 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102377740 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102378971 'these few Memphis streets had been my whole world up until now' pg. 166

 - Growing up
 - Life experience

]]> 2016-03-23 11:11:15 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102378971 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102382445 ' The Man in the Moon was still smiling and laughing at the boy way down below who thought he could hit the moon with a rock' pg 172

This chapter brings about disappointment and emotion for Little Man as he deals with real life and everyday disappointment.  Little Man is developing as a character and growing up.  It is relatable for all readers as it is a part of life to be able to deal with real life and the difficult moments it may bring.

]]> 2016-03-23 11:40:37 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102382445 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102385093 The plot of the story intensifies in this chapter as Ara T crosses the line and enters Little Man's home.  Mam hates Ara T and doesn't trust him.  She is furious that he is picking on Little Man and her motherly instincts come into play.  The scene really captured my attention and got me asking questions about what will happen next.
Needless to say, I had to keep reading... a real page turner.]]> 2016-03-23 12:00:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102385093 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102385956 2016-03-23 12:07:08 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102385956 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102386026 It was the first day of Little Mans paperboy job. This chapter opens the readers eyes to how one lives while experiencing difficulty speaking. Little Mans character really gets the heart as we encounter many situations where he tries to avoid some letters because the word wont come out right. "Saying grandparents wasn't going to work. I could feel the G sound balling up in my throat when i just thought about saying the word. pg 10]]> 2016-03-23 12:07:33 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102386026 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102386189 As Little Man develops as a character, the book challenges us as people to develop as a person.]]> 2016-03-23 12:08:46 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102386189 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102389849 This chapter deals with some violent content as Mam confronts Ara T.  Little Man sees the full extent of Ara T's  capabilities and realises how dangerous he is.  The chapter shocked me and engaged me in reading to see what happened next.   ]]> 2016-03-23 12:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102389849 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102498959 Mam explains some of the realities of life in 1959 Memphis to Little Man.  The theme of racism and discrimination persists throughout the chapter giving teachers plenty of stimulus for lessons on the topics.  The discrimination in society at the time shocked me when I was reading and reminded me that the world was not always as equal as it is today.]]> 2016-03-23 20:07:01 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102498959 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102502248 What's your soul?
Your soul is the part of yourself that nobody can see. pg. 201


]]> 2016-03-23 20:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102502248 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102504241 This chapter focuses on change within the character of Little Man and with the change of the end of July and the end of the paper route.  Little Man has clearly grown up during his July paper route and gained unforgettable life experience.  He is becoming a teenager and he is developing a better understanding of life in general.  He has learned to appreciate the love his father shows for him even though he may not be his biological father.  Little Man has really grasped what is important in life.  The readers can relate to Little Man's personal change and as I read this chapter it reminded me of becoming a teenager myself.]]> 2016-03-23 20:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102504241 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102504683 'He Just be growing up, Mrs.V. Don't worry 'bout him. He's gonna be fine' pg. 209]]> 2016-03-23 21:00:02 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102504683 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102567783 Little Man moves into junior high school and he has a more grown- up understanding of the world like how he questioned weather the Worthington's were putting on a happy front instead of actually being happy.   Little Man is ready to move into the junior high school after he has grown up over the summer.
This chapter was very inspiring for me, as we have followed Little Man's struggles of having a stutter and of moving into teenage years and in this chapter Little Man overcomes his challenges and made some thought provoking comments.  It was a happy ending for Little Man and it was nice as a reader to see how much he developed.]]> 2016-03-24 11:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102567783 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102569494 'Speech was given to a man to disguise his thoughts.' Pg. 63

There is plenty of depth in the book's theme of language and communication for classroom activities]]> 2016-03-24 12:07:21 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102569494 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102570227 'Words in the air blow away as soon as you say them but words on paper last forever' pg.221

- Language
- Communication
- Legacy]]> 2016-03-24 12:14:28 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102570227 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102571393 'It's more important what I say than how I say it' pg.220

- Development of Little Man as a character
- Language]]> 2016-03-24 12:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102571393 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102571690 'And my soul doesn't stutter.' pg. 220

- Personal development of Little Man]]> 2016-03-24 12:24:00 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102571690 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102571913 'You can't tell what a kid is like just by how he looks. Or how he talks.' pg. 217

- Discrimination as a theme
- Racism
- Disability]]> 2016-03-24 12:25:27 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102571913 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102572187 Student.
Servant.
Seller.
Seeker. 
pg. 212]]> 2016-03-24 12:27:14 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102572187 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102572619 'Never have liked pralines ' pg. 209

- Little Man becomes more confident at communicating.]]> 2016-03-24 12:28:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102572619 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102573343 ' I don't know  if it's worse not being able to say word at all ot being able to say them and not know what they mean' pg. 217

- Communication and Language as a theme]]> 2016-03-24 12:33:11 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102573343 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102574107 The Stuttering Foundation of America (Stutteringhelp.org) provide this advice for teachers supporting children who stutter.]]> 2016-03-24 12:37:03 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102574107 aloftus0 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102575134 Stuttering is a communication disorder involving disruptions, or “disfluencies,” in a person’s speech.

- Taken from The National Stuttering Association's website

http://www.westutter.org/what-is-stuttering/stuttering-info/

]]> 2016-03-24 12:41:56 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102575134 orlamccann7 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102628493 "I get upset when other people use the wrong words since its so easy for most everybody to make any sound they want". pg. 19
I could sense the frustration that Little Man was trying to express with his sentence. It doesn't seem fair to him that people who can talk chose to talk incorrectly. We are introduced to the character of Mr. Spire in this chapter.  We see how hard it is for Little Man to tell Mr. Spiro his name as he tries his best to get the sounds out but ends up fainting. This scene clearly portrays the importance of not taking things for granted. ]]> 2016-03-24 15:40:51 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102628493 orlamccann7 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102630208 Here we see how Little Man upsets mam when he talks to Ara- T. We see a side to Ara- T that we don't like when he doesn't give Little Man his yellow knife.We also see Little Mans concern for Mrs. Worthington when a strange man opens the door.   We notice how Little Man wants to see Mrs. Worthington again and when is happy when he sees her on the swing outside. His concern and caring nature is outlined again as he wants her to talk to him and hopes she is ok as she looks as white as snow. "Talking is hard for me but listening and looking when you know things aren't the way they should be can be hard on me too".  pg. 53
I think personally, this quote sums up the character of little man. ]]> 2016-03-24 15:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102630208 orlamccann7 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102632929 we get a clear insight into the relationship between Mr. Spiro and Little Man. It is evident that Little Man trusts Mr.Spiro and confides in him. Mr. Spiro teachers him a lot of life's lessons and gives him words of encouragement.
Practice what is taught and you will find your voice. It may not be the voice of your choosing but you will do well by it. Little Man exclaims how these words from Mr. Spiro give him a "fighting chance". pg. 61 Little Man is so at ease around this man that his stuttering is minimal. ]]> 2016-03-24 16:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102632929 orlamccann7 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102634417 Again we see how the character of Ara- T impacts on the relationship between Little Man and mam. It is evident how Little Man feels when he hurts mam. "I wish mam would get mad and say something mean but she knew that showing me how dissapointed she was hurt me more than any words she could say". pg. 75]]> 2016-03-24 16:09:35 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102634417 orlamccann7 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102634762 In this chapter Little Man makes a shocking discovery. All of his life he has been told not to go into his parents room. However one day while they were out he went rooting in their large walk in wardrobe. When he came across a box he opened it and found his birth cert. To much of his astonishment the name beside his father was "unknown". pg. 90. This point is almost like a climax in the story and leads the reader with a cliffhanger, motivated to read on. ]]> 2016-03-24 16:11:18 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102634762 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102735535 Reading this chapter helped me understand the society to a greater extent than before. Segregation was a very common occurrence. We see this when Little Man describes how the white children were accompanied by their coloured carers. The division was clear on the bus also. "i Knew the bus driver would let Mam sit up the front if i was with her, but that was even more stupid". I had a great empathy for the people of that time as it was not a easy period to live in. ]]> 2016-03-25 14:38:16 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102735535 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102736120 I understand now that the character Little Man is a kind, caring compassionate child. He recognises the evidence of racism yet tries his best to include everyone. While he is at the zoo he conjures a false story to the photographer to include Mam in the photograph.  "The zoo wouldn't allow her to have her photograph taken with me". ]]> 2016-03-25 14:44:55 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102736120 https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102736569 Children with stutters can often be the victims of bullying. In this chapter there is evidence of this. Bully's always seem to pick a victim that is weaker to ensure they can overpower them. Little Man is even called the awful term "retard". It made me realise that as a teacher i have to look out for all pupils in my class, especially in the playground and ensure no one is being treated unfairly. ]]> 2016-03-25 14:49:47 UTC https://padlet.com/aloftus0/langandlit/wish/102736569