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Title: Maniac Magee


1
Maniac Magee
  • Reading Guide

2
Before the Story
  • What images stand out in your mind from the
    authors description?
  • Predict what this novel will be about?

3
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.

4
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

5
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?

6
Chapter 4
  • Who are Brian Denehy and James Hands Down?
  • What did Maniac do in Chapter 4?

7
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

8
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.

9
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.

10
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?

11
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?

12
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.
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