Day 4

Maniac Magee Lesson Plan

Discussion of Thought Questions

  1. 1

    What significance do you think the present exchanging holds for Grayson and Maniac?

    Grayson and Maniac haven't had any family to exchange presents with, at least in recent years. Through their time together, they have become their own version of a family and shared a lot of special things together, including personal details of their past. The presents they give each other signify the weight of their relationship and emotional connection to each other, with a homemade book and Grayson's old glove. Students should discuss how these presents in particular are significant.

  2. 2

    Re-read the final line of Chapter 31. What makes the ending line of Chapter 31 so significant?

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