Instruct your readers to scrounge through the pages of Maniac Magee in search for descriptive passages or words they may use to write poetry. As they look for meaningful, sensory descriptors in Jerry Spinelli's novel, readers connect to the story and craft a found poem rich in detail. 

 

Concepts

found poems, maniac magee, poetry, poetry writing, narrative poetry, prose, jerry spinelli

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Additional Tags

english language arts

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Instructional Ideas

• Have class members write a descriptive poem about their favorite character, or an acrostic poem using the title, Maniac Magee

Classroom Considerations

• Part of a series of resources designed for Maniac Magee

Pros

• Alluring for young, creative minds
• Step-by-step directions are provided

Cons

• None

Common Core

RL.4.4 RL.4.10 RL.5.4 RL.5.10 W.4.3.a W.5.3.a RL.6.4 W.6.3.a