Abbey Davis

U. of Southern Indiana

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@HarleyShipman @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER I agree! This was an excellent way to end the story. I also liked when Little Man told his mother that he never liked pralines (209). He mentioned earlier in the story that it was easier to eat glass than talk to his mother (93). This shows that he has finally found his voice.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@megnewt11 @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER This chapter also helped readers to see the importance of Big Sack. He was mentioned throughout the whole story and was constantly looking out for Little Man. I was left wondering what his role would be in the story. This chapter cleared up my confusion.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@haallleeeeee @VVAWTER @JoyceGulley This quotation proves that the way we look and speak are only small parts of our identity. They do not make us who we are. The faster we can help our students realize this concept, the better off our society will be.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@madi_uebinger @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER I agree. Little Man thinking back to all of the people he met on the paper route was the perfect way to end the story. I think we can all use this story, along with the current social distancing guidelines, to appreciate the little interactions that we have each day.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@RZellerino I loved the chunks of text that focused on Little Man's relationship with one of the other characters. This added depth to my understanding of the characters, just like when we visited Mr. Spiro's home library and witnessed Little Man's dinner with his family (and their friends).

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@Gabby67877456 @VVAWTER @JoyceGulley Our students need to be able to see their values/opinions/ideas represented in literature. Now that we have read this book, we can keep it in our recommendation list for students looking for books containing religious connections.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@EnglertTatum @VVAWTER @JoyceGulley Yes! I agree. We must view our students as individuals, taking time to find out their experiences and interests. Mr. Spiro has crates of information on Shakespeare, politics, science, and more. We can better understand our students by learning about their interests as well.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@briiiannabrooks @VVAWTER @JoyceGulley I think this piece of text can be a lesson for all of us. We are so quick to respond (violently or aggressively) when we are wronged. This shows us that we need to know when a response is needed. Sometimes, like in this case, things work out on their own.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@hurstthailey @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER Little Man is developing adult-like ways of handling things. He also realizes that he needs to start talking about his feelings instead of keeping them hidden inside. This has always been a struggle for me as well. I wish I could have realized this at eleven.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@evans_kar @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER I agree. His interactions with these individuals helped Little Man to see that his thoughts/opinions mattered. Once he came to this realization, he started to use his voice! His method for gaining the confidence to address his classmates was the perfect ending to this story.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

"I was glad I had a bottle to throw. I'm not as good with a slingshot"

Mam's faith has proven to get her through trying times. God knew what Little Man would need to save Mam, and he provided.
#PAPERBOYPART3 @VVAWTER @JoyceGulley

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

"Said he wanted to pay 'fore he left town"

This ending was so much more than I expected, but I was not ready to say goodbye to these characters. I just purchased Copyboy to continue this journey.

#PAPERBOYPART3 @VVAWTER @JoyceGulley

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

"These few Memphis streets had been my whole world up until now."

This quotation portrays two concepts: the importance of travel and the familiarity of a hometown. This is especially pertinent to college students leaving the nest to learn.

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[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@Chelsey40133496 @JoyceGulley Little Man's maturity is constantly shown. He is always thinking about ways to rectify situations, like paying for Mrs. Worthington's newspapers with his own money. The power of these moments is so clear in the story, but we sometimes fail to notice them in real life.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@haleyannrobert @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER He follows this quotation with "I let the words stay on the blackboard in my head." I loved this image, and these words will stay on my blackboard as well. Life comes with challenges, but we need to make sure we are doing things that bring us happiness and fulfillment.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@evans_kar @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER I noted this quotation, as well as "Why do people who can talk right waste so many words saying nothing?" These statements really make me conscious of the words that I am saying. Are they meaningful? Am I speaking honestly and respectfully? Am I getting my point across?

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@briiiannabrooks @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER I definitely agree with this. We remember the deep, engaging conversations that we have with people. As future teachers, I think we can all learn from Mr. Spiro. Our students will strive for success when we have higher expectations of them.

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

@HarleyShipman @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER On page 105, Mr. Spiro states that he views Heidegger as a "valuable companion." I would ask him who his favorite authors are. Who are his greatest companions? Who has taught him the most?

[Abbey Davis @AbbeyD315]

"All the world and more"

I think that we should all strive to be a little more like Mr. Spiro. He takes advantage of the plethora of knowledge that exists in books. He displays the benefits that can come from a lifetime of being well-read.

#PAPERBOYPART1 @JoyceGulley @VVAWTER