Teach Rodman Philbrick’s Freak the Mighty with confidence and ease. This complete 7-week novel unit bundle includes over 180 pages of ready-to-use lesson plans, activities, and assessments — thoughtfully designed to save you time, engage students, and support meaningful discussions on sensitive themes like bullying, loss, and resilience.

Why Teachers Love It

• Comprehensive & Flexible: Covers everything from pre-reading to post-reading, with both printable and Google Classroom-friendly versions.
• Engaging & Relevant: Builds comprehension and critical thinking while connecting the novel’s themes to real-world SEL topics.
• Organized & Time-Saving: Clear structure, sample agendas, and assessments make planning effortless.
• Trusted Resource: Over 3,500 teachers have used this bundle successfully, with over 500 five-star reviews.

What’s Inside

Background & Pre-Reading Resources

• Author Study: Rodman Philbrick
• Informational Texts on Morquio Syndrome, The Legend of King Arthur, Bullying & What You Can Do, What To Do If You Are Abused, and Dealing with Grief and Loss
• Realistic Fiction Genre Overview
• Anticipation/Reaction Guide (Before & After Reading)

Active Reading & Vocabulary

• Active Reading Guide with Note-Taking Worksheets
• Four Engaging Vocabulary Activities:
  • Word Detective Case Files (Ch. 1–5)
  • Character Word Match (Ch. 6–9)
  • Word Web Showdown (Ch. 10–18)
  • The Final Word Reflection (Ch. 19–25)

• Vocabulary List with Definitions
• Final Vocabulary Test

Writing, Analysis & Theme

• Character Analysis Flipbook or Character Arc Project
• Theme Development Map (End-of-Book Reflection)
• Figurative Language Practice
• Sensory Details & Descriptive Writing Activity
• Connotation vs. Denotation Activity
• Writing in a Formal Style Lesson
• SEL and Theme-Based Journals & Discussion Prompts

Assessments & Projects

• 130+ Reading Comprehension Questions (by chapter)
• Quizzes by Reading Section (every 5 chapters)
• Two Final Tests (print and self-grading digital versions)
• My Mighty Medal Project (Culminating Writing & Reflection Activity)
• Post-Reading Journal Topics
• Flexible 7-Week Sample Agenda

Teacher Feedback

"This resource is well worth the money to have a complete unit ready to go. It's been fun to teach and academically challenging enough that I would be proud to have admin stop by." - Rachel H.

"This resource was excellent! I loved how organized all of the resources are for the teacher, it makes it so much easier to pull together what I needed to for the week. Excellent! "- The Sustainable Educator

"This was an amazing bundle! I could pull from the various activities and assign what I wanted. Great, great resource!" - Savannah M.

"This resource taps in on every aspect of learning. It allows incorporation of SEL lessons with included resources, which is highly needed in education right now. I cannot ask for anything more! Great resource!" - Sharon K.

Why It Works

Because it combines standards-based instruction with SEL support, this unit doesn’t just teach literature — it creates a safe and engaging space for students to grow as readers and individuals.