Presents resources for teaching Jerry Spinelli's "Maniac Magee" for fifth and sixth grade students, including a summary, pre-reading and culminating activities, vocabulary exercises, discussion questions, and activities for each chapter.
Discusses life and work of the popular children's author, including his writing process and methods, inspirations, a critical discussion of his books, biographical timeline, and awards.
everything you need for successful literature circles that get kids thinking, talking, writing--and loving literature
Finn, Perdita
2001
A guide to facilitating the discussion of the novel by Jerry Spinelli by students in grades four through eight offers suggestions for identifying themes, analyzing vocabulary, and responding to the text.
Presents lesson plans, curriculum connections, activities, vocabulary help, a related-reading list, and other materials for teaching "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli.
