Reading+Workshop



**Connections**: I am able to connect to this book because Marty reminds me a lot about my Grandfather. An individual who was very caringand was always known to be friendly. At my Grandfathers funeral one story was told that he would wave to someone on his tractor and keep waving until he sees the next person. Just a little acknowledgment seems to be very important.

I can picture a grandfather figure talking with a young boy in a Chinese restaurant. Even though he has soup on him he contently listens to the child and gives him a piece of candy from his pocket before he leaves. The man is probably wearing a white button up t shirt with a breast pocket, where he keeps the candy. The little boy likely is wearing a t shirt, possibly an SDSU shirt and jeans that have grass stains on the knees.
 * Visualization**:

As in life every good story has to come to an end. Since this is a type of biography it is only logical that the book ends with his death.
 * Predictions** (while you are reading what did you expect to happen?)

If this book were to continue I would hope the greatest impact it would have is on Walmart employees. They would begin to take on the personality of Marty making customers feel welcome.
 * If the book was to continue what would come next?**

Yes, This book is a great feel good story. It will make you laugh and cry. People can relate to this book because their is a grandfather figure in many peoples lives. Everyone has experienced a type of customer service whether it be a positive or negative one.
 * Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why?**

While you were reading what questions did you come up with? I would have like to know what happened during World War II that he was not comfortable to talk about. media type="file" key="Movie 2.mov" align="center" width="300" height="300"