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Jeffrey Lionel "Maniac" Magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadn't made him an orphan. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and uncle for eight years, he decides to run--and not just run away, but run. This is where the myth of Maniac Magee begins, as he changes the lives of a racially divided small town with his amazing and legendary feats.
Chapters 1-4
Chapters 1-4
Pages 5 - 15
Pages 5 - 15
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
TRESTLE
support system for a bridge or raised road
CRUSADE
long and determined effort for a cause that is passionately believed to be important
KABOODLE
a lot, bunch, or group
RISERS
a stage platform on which performers are placed for greater visibility
GRUNGY
grimy; dirty
2. Predict
What do you think this book is about?
3. Preview Questions
Why do you think Jeffery Magee runs away?
Where do you think he goes?
What do you think he does?
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 1-4
Pages: 5-15
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
Chapters 5-8
Chapters 5-8
Pages 16 - 29
Pages 16 - 29
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
COMMOTION
noisy disturbance
INFAMOUS
having an exceedingly bad reputation
MATINEES
daytime performances
WRETCH
someone you feel sorry for
CLAMORING
demanding loudly and/or persistently
STUPEFIED
made unable to think
PANDEMONIUM
state of noisy confusion and disorder
2. Predict
Do you think that Amanda and Jeffrey will form a friendship? Why/why not?
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
3. Questions/Checking for Understanding
Why was Jeffrey screaming to his aunt and uncle during the spring musical?
Jeffery was screeming during the musical because he had enough of the way his aunt and uncle behaved. This was his breaking point.
What happened to Jeffrey's parents?
Jeffery's parents died during a trolly crash.
Who was the first person to stop and talk to Maniac Magee in Two Mills?
The first person to stop and talk to Maniac was Amanda Beale.
Who is Brian Denehy?
Brian Denehy was the star quarterback for the high school football team.
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 5-8
Pages: 16-29
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
Chapters 9-12
Chapters 9-12
Pages 30 - 44
Pages 30 - 44
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
ARMORY
a building where military equipment is stored
SOLEMNLY
with seriousness and dignity
ALLEVIATING
to make a (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe
CAPSTONE
a stone fixed on top of something, typically a wall
BEFUDDLE
to confuse; make someone unable to think clearly
DAWDLE
waste time; be slow
CALAMITY
an event causing great and often sudden damage or distress
2. Predict
By the end of the these chapters we actually meet two characters that could be "bad guys". What do you think they might do?
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
3. Questions/Checking for Understanding
What happened to Arnold Jones?
Arnold Jones was put in the Finsterwald's backyard by a bunch of teenagers so that he would get scared.
How do you find out what the meaning of “finsterwillies” is?
You find out the meaning of "finsterwillies" by looking at the bottom of the page where the asterisk is located.
What was Maniac doing when he wasn’t reading?
When Maniac wasn't reading he was running.
Where was Maniac Magee running that everyone else only walks?
Maniac was running on the steel rail of the train track.
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 9-12
Pages: 30-44
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
Chapters 13-16
Chapters 13-16
Pages 45 - 58
Pages 45 - 58
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
MEASLES
an acute and highly contagious viral disease marked by distinct red spots followed by a rash
CONVERGED
came together
POLEAX
another term for battle axe; a medieval weapon
SOLITUDE
being alone
2. Predict
How do you think Maniac is feeling at this point in the story?
Maniac loved almost everything about his new life, but everything did not love him back. Do you think Maniac's life is about to change? Why/why not?
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
3. Questions/Checking for Understanding
What is the significance of Hector street?
Hector Street is the boundry or border between the east and west end.
Why did everyone get silent when Maniac took a bite of Mars Bar’s candy bar?
Everyone got silent when Maniac took a bite of Mars Bar candy bar because no one expected him to do it because white kids do not eat after black kids.
Who comes to Maniac's rescue?
Two people come to Maniac's rescue. The first one was an east end lady in her prime and the second was Amanda.
Why does Mrs. Beale carry around a yellow plastic bucket and a sponge?
Mrs. Beale carries around a yellow plastic bucket and sponge because Hester and Lester crayon on everything and make a lot of messes.
Why does Maniac lie to Mr. Beale?
Maniac lies to Mr. Beale because he is embarrassed about being homeless.
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 13-16
Pages: 45-58
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
Chapters 17-21
Chapters 17-21
Pages 59-76
Pages 59-76
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
DISTRACTION
a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else
FORESIGHT
the ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future
CONTORT
twist or bend out of the normal shape
PUBLICIZE
make something widely known
INCUBATE
keep (eggs, cells, bacteria, etc.) at a suitable temperature so that they develop
2. Predict
Where do you think Maniac will go now?
What do you think Maniac is going to do?
What difficulties might result from Maniac living in the East End?
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
3. Questions/Checking for Understanding
Who picks Maniac first for a game of football?
Hands Down picks maniac first for a game of football.
What was Maniac allergic to?
Maniac was allergic to pizza.
Why did Maniac love trash talk?
Maniac loved trash talk because it has sole and spirit and it reminded him of the feeling he got in church.
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 17-21
Pages: 59-76
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
Chapters 22-26
Chapters 22-26
Pages 79-99
Pages 79-99
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
FLAUNT
showing off
HOIST
raise something; lift
ABRUPT
sudden and unexpected
NOTION
a conception of or belief about something; idea
FRAYED
unraveled or worn at the edge
BULLDOGGED
wrestle a steer to the ground by holding its horns and twisting its neck
2. Predict
Why might Jeffrey find it difficult if he decides to return to the deer pen at the local zoo?
How do you think Grayson might overcome his feelings of failure?
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
3. Question//Checking for Understanding
What could Maniac not see?
Maniac could not see that some people didn't like him because he was different. He also could not see the differences that others saw.
What is the setting as chapter 17 begins?
The setting as chapter 17 starts is a hot day on a street at the east end.
What is Cobble's Knot?
Cobble's Knot is a ball of string that is used for a contest. The person who can untie Cobble's Knot wins a free pizza a week for a year.
What happened to the encyclopedia A?
A page was ripped out from the encyclopedia A when Mars Bar grabbed it and Maniac tryed to grab it back.
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 22-26
Pages: 79-99
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
Chapters 27-32
Chapters 27-32
Pages 100-118
Pages 100-118
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
DISPERSE
scattering or spreading
PREPOSTEROUS
contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous
REPERTOIRE
a stock of skills or types of behavior that a person habitually uses
ORNERIEST
Mean-spirited, disagreeable, and contrary in disposition
LANGUISHED
lose or lack vitality; grow weak or feeble
THRONGED
flock or be present in great numbers
STOIC
a person who can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining
PUNGENT
strong smelling
2. Predict
What do you think will happen between Grayson and Maniac?
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
3. Questions/Checking for Understanding
Where was Maniac staying at the beginning of chapter 22?
Maniac was staying at the buffalo pen at the Elmwood Park Zoo.
Who finds Maniac?
Grayson finds maniac.
Why is Grayson so shocked by the Beale family?
Grayson is shocked by the Beale family because he can't believe that black people do and have the same things as white people.
What was Grayson's famous pitch?
Grayson's famous pitch was called the stop ball.
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 27-32
Pages: 100-118
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
Chapters 33-37
Chapters 33-37
Pages 121-142
Pages 121-142
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
AMBLE
walked slowly
NONCHALANT
calmly; appearing unconcerned
SWAGGER
walk in a highly confident manner
PRONE
lying face downward
REPLICA
an exact copy or model of something, especially one on a smaller scale
RETALIATE
make an attack or assault in return for a similar attack
DESOLATION
anguished misery or loneliness
LAMBASTE
to assault violently
BESEECH
ask someone urgently and fervently to do something; implore
2. Predict
Why do you think the author divided Chapters 22 – 32 into a distinct Part?
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
3. Questions/Checking for Understanding
Why did Maniac want paint?
Maniac wanted paint so he could add his address to the door.
What did Grayson enjoy listening to?
Grayson enjoyed listening to Polka music.
What was the first book Grayson read on his own?
The first book Grayson read on his own was The Little Engine that Could.
After decorating the inside of the Band Shell for Christmas, what did Grayson and Jeffrey then decide to decorate?
Grayson and Maniac decided to decorate the forest.
What happened to Grayson five days after Christmas?
Five days after Christmas Grayson was dead.
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 33-37
Pages: 121-142
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
Chapters 38-42
Chapters 38-42
Pages 143-166
Pages 143-166
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
FORLORN - sad, hopeless, pitiful and/or abandoned
ECSTATIC - feeling intense happiness and excitement
SQUABBLE - argued about something unimportant
SAUNTER - walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort
2. Predict
In the coming chapters Maniac is referred to as a legend. Why do you think this is?
If you were Maniac, how would you try to bring the people of the East and West end together?
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
3. Question/Checking for Understanding
Why is Maniac making deals with Russell and Piper?
Where are Russell and Piper running away to?
What was unusual about the McNab house?
What feats does Maniac accomplish in chapter 37?
Why does Maniac turn his eyes when he goes by the P & W trestle?
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 38-42
Pages: 143-166
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
Chapters 43-46
Chapters 43-46
Pages 167-184
Pages 167-184
BEFORE READING
BEFORE READING
1. Vocabulary Preview
MONOPOLY - the exclusive possession or control of the supply of or trade in a commodity or service
GAUNTLET - Be exposed to danger by walking or running between two columns of people
NONCHALANT - feeling or appearing casually calm and relaxed
DOVETAIL - to fit together well
CONGREGATION - a gathering or collection of people, animals, or things
2. Predict
How do you think Maniac's life is going to turn out?
Do you think Maniac will find a permanent family?
What do you think will happen in these chapters?
3. Questions/Checking for Understanding
What did Mars Bar challenge Maniac to do?
Who cheered for Maniac when everyone else was cheering for Mars Bar?
Why does Mars Bar get so mad at Maniac?
Why are the McNab's building a pillbox?
DURING READING
DURING READING
4. Read
Chapter 43-46
Pages: 167-184
AFTER READING
AFTER READING
5. Questions and Skills Work
6. Quiz
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