The+CanMan

The CanMan Page created by Chris Yearley

Williams, E. L. (2010) The canman. New York, NY: Lee & Low Books Inc.



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__**Summary**__

Tim wants a new skateboard. He watches a man who used to live in his building collect cans every day called the "CanMan" collect cans. The CanMan lives in poverty, and is collecting cans to buy a winter coat. Tim decides to collect cans too, but realizes that he's collecting the cans that the CanMan would have collected. Should he buy a new skateboard? or give the money to the CanMan?

__**Online Links**__


 * Author's Website**

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 * Illustrator's Website**

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 * Homelessness and Childhood Issues discussion with Laura Williams and Craig Orback**

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__**Discussion Questions:**__

"We can't always get what we want, but sometimes we get what we need" - Rolling Stones How does this phrase relate to the CanMan and Tim? Create a list of things that you want in your near future. Can you survive without them? What things can you not survive without? What things do you need?

Tim helped the CanMan in a time of need. How important is it to help others in your community? Why do we help others in time of need?

Tim sets a goal for himself to buy the skateboard so he doesn't have to borrow from his friend. He does not require his parents help for this. Have you ever collected cans or tried to make money to buy something on your own for something you really wanted? What drove you to achieve it?


 * __Classroom Activity__**

Students will be given a monthly salary along with expenses that they must spend on clothes, living, food, entertainment, and toys. Some students will have a very low income and be unable to afford a home, and luxuries. Students that have a higher salary will have the choice and decision to spend and share their earnings to help support those that have low earnings so that they can have the basic necessities they need like food and shelter.