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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.