Opening Maniac Magee Chapter 1-2

What is Jeffrey Magee's background?

• Grew up in a small town

• Raised by a wealthy family

• Professional athlete

• Orphan who lost his parents in a tragic accident

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Describe one character trait of Jeffrey Magee.

• Resilience

• Laziness

• Compassion

• Arrogance

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Where does the story take place in chapters 1-2?

• Chicago

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Maycomb, Alabama

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

What is the meaning of the word 'maniac'?

• Someone who is extremely enthusiastic or obsessed with something.

• Someone who is lazy and unmotivated

• Someone who is afraid of something

• Someone who is calm and collected

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does Jeffrey Magee's background shape his actions in the story?

• His background makes him timid, dependent, and indifferent.

• His background instills arrogance, laziness, and a lack of empathy.

• His background promotes conformity, passivity, and isolation.

• His background instills resilience, independence, and a desire for belonging and stability.

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Name one positive trait of Jeffrey Magee.

• Laziness

• Arrogance

• Forgetfulness

• Resilience

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the significance of the setting in the story?

• The setting is used to confuse readers and add unnecessary details

• The setting is only important for the physical descriptions of the characters

• The setting in a story is crucial for setting the tone, influencing character actions, and symbolizing deeper themes.

• The setting is irrelevant and does not impact the story

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Define the word 'maniac'.

• A person who exhibits extreme symptoms of madness or insanity, often characterized by violent behavior or uncontrollable impulses.

• A person who enjoys gardening

• A type of tropical fruit

• A professional athlete

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CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

How does the vocabulary used in the story contribute to the overall tone?

• The vocabulary is irrelevant to the overall tone

• The vocabulary has no impact on the tone of the story

• The vocabulary only serves to confuse the reader

• The vocabulary contributes to the overall tone by setting the mood, conveying emotions, and creating the atmosphere of the story.

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CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

Explain how the setting impacts the characters' actions in chapters 1-2.

• The characters' actions are impacted by the setting in chapters 3-4

• The dark and eerie forest setting makes the characters more cautious and fearful, impacting their actions with heightened alertness and suspicion.

• The characters' actions are not impacted by the setting in chapters 1-2

• The sunny weather in the setting makes the characters more cautious and fearful

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CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3