Maniac Magee

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Maniac Magee

• Reading Guide

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Before the Story

• What images stand out in your mind from the
  authors description?
• Predict what this novel will be about?

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Chapter 1

• What happened to Maniac Magees parents and
  when/where did it happen?
• Who is Maniac Magee?
• Who are Aunt Dot and Uncle Dan?
• Paraphrase the stage scene and tell why you think
  Jeffrey did this action.

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Chapter 2

• In chapter 2 we learn more about the main
  character, Jeffrey Maniac Magee. Cite three
  background facts/character traits and the text
  evidence to support each

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Chapter 3

• Who is Amanda Beale? Describe her from what is
  given in the text of Chapter 3.
• What does Maniac want from Amanda?
• Why would he want such a thing?
• What is Amandas reaction to Maniacs request?

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Chapter 4

• Who are Brian Denehy and James Hands Down?
• What did Maniac do in Chapter 4?

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Summary

• Write a summary (3-5 sentences) for Chapter 1-4.
• In these chapters, what has the story been about?
• When finished, exchange papers with a table
  partner for feedback on content and correction of
  any sentence fragments/run-ons

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Chapter 5

• Define finsterwallies. Is this a real word?
  From where is this word derived?
• Why might Finsterwalds place be so frightening?
• Sequence the events of this chapter.

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Chapter 5 continued

• There are many comparisons made in this chapter.
  A comparison using like or as is called a
  simile. A comparison whereby the author implies
  one thing is another is called a metaphor.
• Find 4 similes and 1 metaphor.
• Describe the authors writing style thus far.

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Chapter 6

• List some interesting vocabulary in this chapter
• Describe the Pickwell family
• Paraphrase what happened in Chapter 6
• What is the ending mood of Chapter 6?

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Chapter 7

• Who is John McNab?
• anxious using context clues, what might this
  word mean?
• Describe the character relationship between John
  McNab and Magee.
• What text evidence leads us to believe that Magee
  felt excited about hitting McNabs pitch?

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Chapter 8

• Characterize Jeffrey Magee
• How did Jeffrey Magee possibly acquire the
  nickname Maniac?
• What is the tone of the story at the end of
  Chapter 8? Cite text evidence.