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Your learners will enjoy the rigor and creativity of our engaging Maniac Magee activities built from best teaching practices. We want to make your lesson planning journey easy, so you can focus on your expertise. This novel study includes a curriculum map pacing guide that offers our day-by-day suggestion for how to plan out your weeks of lessons. Our pedagogy section explains the instructive idea behind the activity, gives ideas for implementation, and aligns it to the standards. We’ve filmed some training videos on (1) how to assemble a Novel Analysis Packet that is unique to the academic needs of your learners and (2) how to effectively use our Quickwrite writing prompts.

To make your digital experience smooth, we include instructions (w/ screenshots!) of how to download and organize your resources in Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive. We’ve added Google Forms versions of each activity that auto-corrects their responses using a suggested answer key (which you can adjust afterward or modify your answer key) and compiles grades into a spreadsheet with learners’ names and class periods to make things easier for you to grade all in one place (some types of question aren’t able to auto-grade, though, because of the short-answer format). Our activities easily integrate w/ Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Canvas, Schoology, Edmodo, Blackboard, Moodle, Brightspace, Sakai, Showbie, Remind, & more.

TEXT: MANIAC MAGEE by Jerry Spinelli
LEVEL: 4th-8th
TOTAL: 311+ slides/forms in lesson plan unit

→ Pacing Guide and Answer Keys included

Enjoy! And remember, if Maniac can wave at people, so can we!

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WHAT OTHER TEACHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT THIS LITERATURE RESOURCE
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LITERATURE PLAN CONTENTS
→ Suggested timeline of how a teacher could plan out the unit
→ Detailed explanations of the goals of each activity and how to conduct the activities
→ Meets Common Core Standards
→ Easy to differentiate for different learning levels: Honors, 2nd language learners, and Sped

★ Pre-reading Bias Intro Activity (→ print : → digital)
– answer thematic questions to get learners thinking about the novel
– 12-slide engaging activity
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2

★ Google Earth Introduction Tour (17 Locations) (→ print : → digital)
– West Hector Street, East Hector Street, Elmwood Park Zoo, and Bridgeport …they even get to see a 3D view of the train station where Maniac races the train every week down the trail rail. It’s rockin awesome.
– 17-location 3D tour across Pennsylvania
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.9

★ Plot Chart Analyzer Diagram Arc (→ print : → digital)
– analyze the 6 parts of the plot
– 8-slide analyzer
– suggested answer key included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2

★ Conflict Graphic Analyzer – 6 Types of Conflict (→ print : → digital)
– analyze the 6 different types of conflict in stories
– 5-slide analyzer
– suggested answer key included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.2

★ Characters Analyzer (→ print : → digital)
– analyze the main characters using novel quotes
– 12-slide analyzer
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.3

★ Figurative Language Instructional Slideshow (→ print : → digital)
– We set out to make the most helpful, most compelling, most graphically attractive teaching resource for you to introduce your learners to all the various figurative language. This 70+ slide slideshow will help you introduce how every many you need to teach your level of learners.
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7

★ Figurative Language Activity (→ print : → digital)
– analyze and complete 57 figures of speech specific to the novel
– 18-slides & forms bundle (3 parts)
– Similes vs. Metaphors
– Figurative Language Analysis
– Similes, Metaphors, Idioms, Hyperboles, Analogies, Personification, Onomatopoeia, Symbol, Allusion
– suggested answer keys included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7

★ Grammar – Commas in a Series (→ print : → digital)
– Using examples from the novel, learners will study commas used in a series (list). They will learn to locate the lists in the sentences and use appropriate commas.
– 2-slide activity practicing the commas in a series using examples
– answer keys included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2

★ Grammar – Commas w/ Introductory Elements (→ print : → digital)
– Using examples from the novel, learners will study commas used with introductory elements at the beginnings of sentences. They will learn to locate the introductory elements in the sentences and use appropriate commas.
– 2-slides & forms activity practicing the commas w/ introductory elements using examples
– answer keys included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2

★ Grammar – Commas w/ Direct Address (→ print : → digital)
– Using examples from the novel, learners will study commas used with direct address. They will learn to locate direct address in the sentences and use appropriate commas.
– 2-slides & forms activity practicing the commas w/ introductory elements using examples
– answer keys included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.2

★ Grammar – Prepositions (→ print : → digital)
– Using examples from the novel, learners will locate prepositions and prepositional phrases in the sentences, and they will practice using the appropriate preposition for the meaning of the sentence.
– 3-slides & forms activity practicing prepositions
– answer keys included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1

★ Grammar – Conjunctions and Interjections (→ print : → digital)
– Using examples from the novel, learners will study conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating, and correlative) and interjections. They will learn to locate the various conjunctions and interjections in the sentences.
– 5-slides & forms activity practicing conjunctions (coordinating, subordinating, and correlative) and interjections
– answer keys included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.1

★ Journal – Quickwrite Writing Prompts (→ print : → digital)
– 1/2 writing assignments to spur much deeper conversational thinking
– 42-slide engaging slideshow
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1

★ 13 Comprehension Pop Quizzes (→ print : → digital)
– a 5-question pop quiz per chapter
– 42 slides & forms of slideshow quizzes
– The purpose of these is so learners who read the chapters recently would ace the quiz and learners who didn’t read recently would not do well.
– answer keys included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.10

★ Vocabulary List and Quiz Assessment (→ print : → digital)
– 75 vocabulary words from the novel
– five 15-question lists & quizzes
– 20 slides & forms bundle includes list of words, quiz, and answer keys
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.4

★ Children’s Crusade Historical Nonfiction (→ print : → digital)
– When page 13 & 29 rolls around, we learn about a book that Amanda Beale lends to Maniac Magee for him to read. The topic is The Children’s Crusade, which ends up super interesting to Maniac. This activity will lead learners to read some information about The Children’s Crusade in which a youth led 30,000 people across Europe on a journey to the Holy Land to try to convert the Muslims and reclaim Jerusalem. Learners will learn what The Children’s Crusade is, what it was for, how it failed epically, and how Maniac might be on a crusade of his own. A great activity to engage them during the reading journey.
– 4 slides & forms activity
– URLs included for supplementary resources
– suggested answer key included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2,3,6,7

★ Homeless Youths Nonfiction (→ print : → digital)
– Any time after your learners have read chapter 28, this activity will lead learners to read some information and assess a video about the homeless youths in the United States. Learners will learn about the number of youths, the reasons they end up on the streets, and the risks on their lives. A great activity to engage them during the reading journey.
– 7 slides & forms activity
– URLs included for supplementary resources
– suggested answer key included
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RI.2,3,6,7

★ Little Engine that Could Literary Connection (→ print : → digital)
– This activity will lead learners to analyze the meaning of this classic picture book and its significance in the story for Earl and Maniac. Learners will watch or read the picture book, then answer 10 questions to get them think deeper about the picture book and how it applies to Earl’s story.
– 30 slides & forms activity
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1,3

★ Myth Creation Contest Activity (→ print : → digital)
– After reading the legend of Cobble’s Knot and what happens with it, learners will engage in a creative writing contest. They will think about something on their school campus or in their town and make a tall tale myth about it, a legend about its history and fame. The best myths will include reality, exaggeration, and humorous awe in the details.
– 1-slide activity
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1,3

★ Two Mills Times Newspaper Design Activity (→ print : → digital)
– Chapter 19 mentions their town newspaper, The Two Mills Times, and its influence on their small town. After reading chapter 19, learners will design a front page of the Two Mills Times newspaper. Using details from the story, they will write the stories, create the interesting headlines, even take pictures … whatever you need to do to create a compelling front page. Use real details, emotions, and creativity to create a quality newspaper page that readers are interested to read.
– 1-slide activity
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1,3

★ Man Who Struck Out Willie Mays Creative Writing Activity (→ print : → digital)
– Maniac and Grayson enjoy an amazing moment at the buffalo pen when they celebrate Christmas by giving each other gifts. Maniac gives Grayson a book he wrote himself entitled The Man Who Struck Out Willie Mays (see chapter 25 for the whole story). After reading chapter 31, learners will write this story. Tell it the way you think Jeffrey Magee would have told it. Use the appropriate details from the story about Grayson’s life and what baseball was like at the time. Maybe even do a little Willie Mays and minor league baseball research. Whatever you need to do, use your creativity to tell a great version of the story. The best stories will include reality, history, and creativity in the details and emotions.
– 1-slide activity
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1,3

★ Life Story of an Old Person Memoir Activity (→ print : → digital)
– Maniac and Grayson develop a relationship across generational lines. During their times together, Grayson tells Maniac a lot of stories from his life. Learners will interview an older person from their lives. It is best if they are in an ongoing relationship with the older person. Listen to a few stories from their life about interesting times, particularly times that hold a deep memory like when Grayson’s teacher said he’d never be able to read anything or when he struck out Willie Mays. Then tell the story, using real detail, emotion, and creativity to tell a quality story that readers are interested to read.
– 1-slide activity
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1,3

★ Essay and Speech (→ print : → digital)
– 3 response to literature essay options for learners to choose from; optional delivery of essay as a speech
– Includes essay topics and speech grading rubrics
– 11-slide bundle
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.1
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.W.1,3

★ Movie vs. Novel Comparison (→ print : → digital)
– 2-slide analyzer
– Learners compare & contrast the movie and novel
– CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RL.7

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WHAT IS CREATED FOR DIGITAL?
★ Our Created for Digital resources take all the trusted, quality instructional tools you know and love and convert them into the digital format you need for your online learners.

Why go Digital?
··· Paperless. No printing.
··· Instant saving … students work in the file.
··· 1:1
··· Technology Proficiency
··· Easy integration w/ these Learning Management Systems (as of 9/24/2020): Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Canvas, Schoology, Edmodo, Blackboard, Moodle, Brightspace, Sakai, Showbie, Remind, & more.
··· Works on Chromebooks, Android Tablets, and other devices
··· Engaged students
··· Easy group work
··· Paper trail of revisions for teacher to see

Includes:
··· Teacher Tutorial – access link and how to use this with your learners
··· Microsoft OneDrive user instructions – a step-by-step visual tutorial. This will only take minutes!
··· All slides can be used over and over again.

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OTHER MANIAC MAGEE LEGENDS
→ Digital 1:1 Complete Unit
→ For-Print Complete Unit
→ Digital-Print Combo Unit

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