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This Maniac Magee: A 5th Grade Literature Guide unit plan also includes:
- Vocabulary
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- Activity
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There's no need to run around trying to plan a unit for the book Maniac Magee, the work has already been done for you. Through a series of whole class, small group, and independent lessons and activities, students practice synthesizing what they read and learn how to find answers to different types of comprehension questions, creating a portfolio of their work as they go.
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Instructional Ideas
- Consider teaching this unit as a series of learning centers, with students rotating between a teacher-led lesson and other independent and small group/partner activities
- Use the comprehension questions and vocabulary for each group of chapters to create a packet that students can complete as they move through the unit
Classroom Considerations
- This unit requires a class set of the book Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Pros
- The unit breaks the book into two and three chapter sections, providing critical thinking questions and vocabulary words for each
- Offers optional activities that complement a reading of the story
- Allows readers to choose from five different final project options
- Includes writing prompts for students to respond to in their reading journals
- Provides suggestions for differentiating the lessons and activities to meet the needs of all learners
Cons
- None
Common Core
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