Create an Ebook for the Novel Maniac Magee

Objective: Students will study Jerry Spinelli's writing style and use of figurative language techniques.

After the students complete the Novel they will work on a webquest that researches the author's style and use of figurative language. The students will then create their own story in the same style using Google Docs Presenter.

Process:

1) Read the novel Maniac Magee.

2) Complete the Webquest on Maniac Magee.

http://www.culpeperschools.org/ms/webquest/Introduction.html


WEBQUEST Steps:

-Read the links and answer discussion questions about Jerry Spinelli
-Learn and understand different figurative languages techniques by completing an activity for each technique.
-Read several different excerpts from Jerry Spinelli's novels and analyze the techniques he uses. Download and complete the discussion questions.
-Write a short story from the perspective of one of the characters in Maniac Magee. The student is to write in the voice and style of Jerry Spinelli.

- Now using Google Docs Presenter rewrite your story and add images and pictures to add interest.


3) We then read each student's project as a class and posted the student's projects to her website for their parents to see.

Example of student project:
http://docs.google.com/present/edit?UqaFvZGM2Yms3dnhfNmN0cjJma2M0&hl=en