Maniac Magee Themes and Examples Storyboard
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Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli
Lesson Plans by Elizabeth Pedro
Maniac Magee is about Jeffrey “Maniac” Magee, a boy who becomes an orphan when his parents die in a trolley accident. Maniac becomes a legend in Two Mills, a town with an East End for blacks and a West End for whites. Without a place to call home, Maniac bridges racial boundaries with his super athleticism, knot-tying abilities, and overall good character.
Storyboard Description
Maniac Magee Theme activity graphic organizer
Storyboard Text
- EXAMPLES
- ABANDONMENT
- FAMILY
- RACE
- Maniac experiences abandonment when he can no longer live with the Beales.
- Maniac searches for a family to belong to and an address to call home.
- Maniac does not respect the boundary between the East End and West End.
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