Synopsis
Newbery Medal Winner 1991, Horn Book, Dorothy Canfield Fisher, Mark Twain Award, Rebecca Caudill Young Reader's Book, William Allen White, U.S. National Ed. Assoc. Teachers' Top 100 Books for Children, School Library Journal all-time kid's novels. <BR> <BR> Through Jerry Spinelli's creative modern folk tale, Maniac Magee, students will learn: <BR> Author Biography: Learn about Jerry Spinelli. <BR> Vocabulary words used throughout the novel, utilizing a variety of activities to stimulate retention and growth. <BR> Literary Techniques: Dictionary, metaphor, simile, hyperbole, descriptive writing, synonym, point of view, extended metaphor, conflict, complication, resolution, theme, parallel.<BR> Moral Lessons and Character Values: Facts vs. truth, marriage, wholesome talk, God sees our heart, prayer, thankfulness, despair, peace, love your neighbor, all equal in Christ, racism and anti-racism. <BR> Activities and Writing Assignments: Mapping, folk tales, racism, class discussion, essay writing, homelessness. <BR> Suggestions for Further Reading: We include an in-depth reading list of more books by the same author(s) and other books that tie in with, or are similar to, Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. <BR><BR> All of the unit lessons are written from a Christian worldview! <BR><BR>
- Large 8.5x11 printed workbook format is convenient to read and easy on the eyes
- Every question has plenty of whitespace for student's answers
- Encourages neat and clean handwriting practice
- Easily transports without the need for a laptop or other expensive equipment
- Provides a permanent record of the student's work
- Convenient, removable answer key included for the teacher!
- Study guides do not contain the text of the story, play, poems, or book.
- Recommended for 6-8
- Setting: Near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, late 1900s
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