Teacher Guide

Maniac Magee Lesson Plan

Study Objectives

If all of the elements of this lesson plan are employed, students will develop the following powers, skills, and understanding:

  1. 1

    Discuss how imagery and figurative language develops their understanding of character and plot development throughout the story

  2. 2

    Understand the importance of setting in contributing to plot and character development

  3. 3

    Relate the work to relevant historical and social contexts

  4. 4

    Articulate the author's use of symbols and thematic elements in relation to the story's plo

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