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Unit Plan
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Holt, Rinehart and Winston: A Guide to "Maniac Magree"

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Four page guide offers summary, post-reading activity suggestions, additional reading and a brief bio of the writer.
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Jerry Spinelli

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Web English Teacher has put together a comprehensive resource filled with links to lesson plans, teaching guides and activities featuring the work of Jerry Spinelli.
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Activity
Scholastic

Scholastic: Maniac Magee

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Have you ever read "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli? Use this resource to learn more about this book. An educational resource with discussion questions, extension activities and more.
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Website
Books in the Classroom

Carol Hurst's Children's Literature Site: Maniac Mcgee by Spinelli Review

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This is a good site for teachers. Find a review of Jerry Spinelli's "Maniac Magee" as well as lesson plans and activities for the book.
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Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: Maniac Magee Literature Response Journal [Pdf]

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
This printable resource offers suggestions for both writing and discussion, as well as a look at symbols, tone and hyperbole. PDF (requires Adobe Reader).
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Unit Plan
TES Global

Blendspace: Maniac Magee: Introducing the Book

For Students 4th - 6th
A three-part learning module including links web sites to use when introducing the novel Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli.
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Handout
Scholastic

Scholastic: Jerry Spinelli

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
If your looking for a biography on author Jerry Spinelli, you've come to the right place at Scholastic.com. The site also offers student reviews of his books and an interview transcript. Fun facts for kids.