Maniac Magee Lesson Plan (Book Club Format - Figurative Language) (CCSS)

Use Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli to Teach Figurative Language

Maniac Magee is an ideal text to use as a springboard for instruction focused on figurative language. This set of resources includes lesson plans for six book club meetings focused on the following literary devices:

Similes
Metaphors
Hyperbole
Personification
Idioms
Tone and Connotation
Symbolism
Each meeting provides opportunities for the students to absorb new concepts, discuss their thoughts and findings, work collaboratively with peers, and reflect on their learning and how it can be applied to their future independent reading.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL GET:

Figurative Language Lesson Plans for 6 Book Club Meetings

Each book club meeting includes:
Chapter by Chapter Discussion Guide
Chapter by Chapter Vocabulary Guide
Specific Instructional Focus
Step By Step Guided Mini Lesson

Book Club Management Resources
Book Club Calendar
Conversation Prompts
Student Reading Response Option Board (with optional Common Core Alignment)
Expectations for Book Club Anchor Chart / Student Reference Sheet
Student Self-Evaluation Forms
Assessments

Focus Assessment and Rubric
Common Core Aligned Comprehension Assessment
Running Record Assessment
Vocabulary Development Resources

The vocabulary resources included in this bundle focus on words that are important for readers to know and understand in order to comprehend Maniac Magee.

The vocabulary resources include the following:
Vocabulary Word List
Flash Cards ( match words to definitions)
Interactive Vocabulary Notebook Cards
Vocabulary Word Games Printable
Personal Vocabulary Word Bookmark

This set of resources also includes the following:
Answer Keys
Common Core State Standard Alignment
TEKS Alignment
Spanish translation of Book Club Management Resources for use with Maniac Magee

I hope that you will enjoy using the BookPagez resources for Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli. Please note that a copy of the book is not included in this resource set. You will need your own copy/copies of the book.

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