Maniac Magee | Activities and Projects

This 35 page activity pack for Maniac Magee, by Jerry Spinelli, contains 19 Common Core-aligned reading response activities. Focus standards include character analysis, theme, plot, figurative language, and more. Open ended questions and graphic organizers are easily adaptable for every learner. Perfect for whole class, small group, or even independent study.  Click here to PREVIEW this resource! ♥You're free to use the printable OR digital version; BOTH are included with your purchase! ♥Perfect for distance learning. Students can access the digital version from home or school. Teachers and students can easily send this back and forth using Google Drive or Google Classroom! (The minimum that's needed is a free Google account. However, you may also contact me for help using this product on many other digital learning platforms!) ♥Excellent for school or homeschool. No-prep and so easy for teachers, parents, and students to follow! ♥Eye-catching digital version contains full-color, interactive adaptations of all resources. Students type directly onto the digital version in Google Slides. What's Included 1) 19 Common Core-aligned Reading Response Activities •Partner Up: Questions and Answers•Theme Thoughts•Devil's Advocate: Themes•Maniac Magee: Themes•Maniac's Mission•Scene Snapshot•Main Events•Maniac's Journey•Maniac's Emotions•You vs. Character•Settings and Emotions•Figurative Language Version 1•Figurative Language Version 2•Another Point of View•Word Predictions•My Book Cover: Maniac Magee•Maniac Magee Journal: Freewriting 2) Culminating Project Options•9 creative project choices for students to complete after they finish the book 3) Figurative Language Anchor Posters•Complement figurative language activities•Comes in color and b/w 4) Easy planning and Low Prep•Detailed Table of Contents outlines standard/focus and tells you when to use what•Common Core Codes included for all activities•Student Packet Cover for easy organization•All Answer Keys 5) Instructions for digital Google Drive Version Related Resources This product is contained within my complete novel study for this book. For other components from the novel study, click here:Maniac Magee | TestsManiac Magee | Comprehension & Vocabulary   Do you need the book that this resource accompanies? Click below to purchase.