Kategorier: Alle - literacy - racism - questions - homelessness

av Merritt M 6 år siden

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NewsELA

The narrative centers around the life of Maniac Magee, a young boy who faces significant challenges. It delves into themes of literacy, as Maniac learns to read and the story touches on the importance of encouraging young people to engage with literature.

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Maniac Magee

Questions

I wonder if Maniac Magee will find a safe place to live
I wonder where Maniac Magee will go after he runs away

Theme: Homelessness

Subtopic
"Child homelessness at record high, report says"
sec. 4
"Sleeping under a roof, but homeless still"
sec. 2
MM: Ran away, nowhere to live
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Predictions

I predict that the girl is important, but I don't know why
I predict that Maniac Magee will stop running

Theme: Literacy

"Ex-con's dream of encouraging young people to read"
MM: Learning to read
p. 32

Theme: Racism

"Black preschoolers more likely to get suspended, report says"
"Black teenager says he was arrested just for buying an expensive belt"
MM: Different sides of town
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