Maniac Magee 173-page Literature Guide includes student coursework, quizzes, tests, and teacher resources, aligned with 6th through 8th grade English / Language Arts Common Core content standards. Designed for as much or as little teacher instruction or intervention as you desire, students will be able to self-direct their study in many cases, making it perfect for in-person or distance learning. Please note, however, that this product is a PDF only and will need modification for use in Google Classroom.
Katherine M. said: I LOVE this resource! I have used several other Simply Novel units for books I teach. They are excellent resources! The unit is well organized, easy to use, and hits common core standards. I cannot say enough good things about the Maniac Magee Unit.
Jennifer T. said: Loved this resource!! Extremely well thought out and full of a wide variety of reading elements to study besides just comprehension. You really do not need any other novel source with this available!
This Maniac Magee novel unit includes:
- Notes and Activity on the Elements of Fiction
- Reading and activity on author Jerry Spinelli (RI.6.1, RI.6.7; RI.7.1; RI.8.1, RI.8.3)
- Anticipation/Reaction Pre-Reading Activity (RL.6.2; RL.7.2; RL.8.2)
- Historical Context reading and activity on Segregation and the Civil Rights Movement (RI.6.1, RI.6.7; RI.7.1; RI.8.1, RI.8.3)
- Complete list of Allusions and Terminology, defined (L.6.6; L.7.6; L.8.6)
- Vocabulary lists both with and without definitions (L.6.6; L.7.6; L.8.6)
- Active Reading/Note-Taking Guide (RL.6.1, RL.6.2; RL.7.1, RL.7.2; RL.8.1, RL.8.2)
- Comprehension Check Study Guide questions for each section (numerous standards addressed)
- Reading: Literature standards-aligned activities on
- Figurative Language (RL.6.4, L.6.5.A; RL.7.4; RL.8.4, RL.8.9)
- Setting (RL.7.3)
- Descriptive Language (RL.6.4, L.6.5.A; RL.7.4; RL.8.4, RL.8.9)
- Conflict (L.6.1, RL.6.3; RL.7.1, RL.7.3; RL.8.2, RL.8.3)
- Imagery (RL.6.4, L.6.5; RL.7.4, L.7.5; RL.8.3, RL.8.4)
- Elements of Style (RL.6.4; RL.7.4, L.7.3.A, RL.8.4, L.8.5)
- Theme (Rl.6.2, RL.6.3; RL.7.2, RL.7.3; RL.8.2, RL.8.3)
- Character Development (RL.6.1, RL.6.3; RL.7.1, RL.7.3; RL.8.2, RL.8.3)
- Elements of Plot (Rl.6.2, RL.6.3; RL.7.2, RL.7.3; RL.8.2, RL.8.3)
- Language CCSS aligned activities on
- Hyphen, Colon, and Semi-Colon
- Vocabulary in Context (L.6.4.A; L.7.4.A; L.8.4.A)
- Identifying Parts of Speech (L.6.4.B, L.6.4.C; L.7.4.B, L.7.4.C; L.8.4.B, L.8.4.C)
- Synonyms and Antonyms (L.7.5.B; L8.5.B)
- Verb Tense and Agreement (L.6.1, L.6.1.C; L.7.1; L.8.1.B, L.8.1.D)
- Word Origins--Etymology (L.6.4.B, L.6.4.C; L.7.4.B, L.7.4.C; L.8.4.B, L.8.4.C)
- Sentence Structure (L.6.3.A; L.7.3.A; L.8.3.A, L.8.3.B)
- Capitalization, Spelling and Grammar (L.6.2; L.7.2; L.8.2)
- Vocabulary Extension (L.6.4.A; L.7.4.A; L.8.4.A)
- Special Social Issues informational texts and questions or activities on
- Juvenile Runaways (RI.6.1, RI.6.5, RI.6.7; RI.7.1, RI.7.5; RI.8.1, RI.8.3)
- Bullying (RI.6.1, RI.6.5, RI.6.7; RI.7.1, RI.7.5; RI.8.1, RI.8.3)
- Prejudice and Racism (RI.6.1, RI.6.5, RI.6.7; RI.7.1, RI.7.5; RI.8.1, RI.8.3)
- Illiteracy (RI.6.1, RI.6.5, RI.6.7; RI.7.1, RI.7.5; RI.8.1, RI.8.3)
- Homelessness (RI.6.1, RI.6.5, RI.6.7; RI.7.1, RI.7.5; RI.8.1, RI.8.3)
- Reading Quizzes for each section (3-5 chapters)
- Vocabulary Quizzes every 10 chapters
- Part I, Part II, Part II Tests
- Two Final Test versions--one entirely multiple choice
- Novel Summary
- Pre-Reading Ideas and Activities (numerous standards addressed)
- Post-Reading Ideas and Activities (numerous standards addressed)
- Alternative Assessment (numerous standards addressed)
- Essay and Writing Ideas
- Two Project Rubrics
- Response to Literature Rubric
- Sample Agenda, including special notes for teaching
- Complete Answer Key
Tracey L (TpT Seller) said: Super intensive! I adored what amount was there! The children got much more of the book as a result of it.