Maniac+Magee

=Maniac Magee= by Jerry Spinelli

Focus on **Theme**

Also focus on similes and metaphors....they are everywhere!

Letter to Amanda while at Grayson's - right before he dies - Ann Elise

Folder with various activities - figurative language - large list of writing assignments - vocab - map town comparisons - character traits (use of rubric to grade) - Sandy

Determine theme of story from details in text including how characters respond to challenges or how speaker reflects upon topic - Summarize text
 * RL.5.2.**

Compare and contrast two or more characters, settings or events- drawing upon details in text (how characters interact)
 * RL.5.3.**

Determine the meaning of words and phrases as they are used in a text, including figurative language such as metaphors and similies.
 * RL.5.4.**

Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas or concepts in a historical, scientific or technical text based on specific info in the text.
 * RI.5.3.**

Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research. Analysis of character from Maniac Magee - reflect on the character and how that character's behavior impacts the story.
 * W.5.9.**
 * a.** Apply grade 5 Reading standards to literature (compare/contrast two or more character, settings, or events in a story or a drama, drawing on specific details in text [e.g. how the characters interact]

Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships and nuances in word meanings. Maniac Magee has many similes and metaphors and allows for students to interpret them from context.
 * L.5.5.**
 * a.** Interpret figurative language, including similes and metaphors, in context

**Lesson Plans**

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