Maniac Magee
A WebQuest
Maniac Magee is the story of a homeless orphan who is always running.
Maniac finds himself in Two Mills and learns that the town is divided by race.
Not understanding the segregation, Maniac tries to unify the town. He
becomes famous when he overcomes bullying, being racially discriminated,
and finding a place where he belongs.
This WebQuest will focus on racism. Through this WebQuest, you will think
about how Maniac experienced racism in Two Mills. You will explore what
racism is and also ways to stop racism.
Maniac finds himself in Two Mills and learns that the town is divided by race.
Not understanding the segregation, Maniac tries to unify the town. He
becomes famous when he overcomes bullying, being racially discriminated,
and finding a place where he belongs.
This WebQuest will focus on racism. Through this WebQuest, you will think
about how Maniac experienced racism in Two Mills. You will explore what
racism is and also ways to stop racism.
Imagine that you are Jeffrey "Maniac" Magee and you have been invited to a
Multicultural Fair to talk about racism. You'll need to create a poster that
will explain the following topics:
Multicultural Fair to talk about racism. You'll need to create a poster that
will explain the following topics:
1. About Me
Who are you, where were you born, and what brought you to
Two Mills?
2. My Experience With Racism
What did you experience in Two Mills?
3. How to Stop Racism
What are ways that we can promote racial unity today?
Follow the activities from this WebQuest. Use the information
you have gathered to create and decorate your poster.
Who are you, where were you born, and what brought you to
Two Mills?
2. My Experience With Racism
What did you experience in Two Mills?
3. How to Stop Racism
What are ways that we can promote racial unity today?
Follow the activities from this WebQuest. Use the information
you have gathered to create and decorate your poster.
About Me
You will need to introduce yourself at the Multicultural Fair.
You will need to introduce yourself at the Multicultural Fair.
Character Map
Fill out this character map and paste it onto your
poster board. Then write a paragraph with at
least 3 details from your concept map. Make
sure you give an explanation for each detail that
you mention!
(Click on the picture to open the character map)
Fill out this character map and paste it onto your
poster board. Then write a paragraph with at
least 3 details from your concept map. Make
sure you give an explanation for each detail that
you mention!
(Click on the picture to open the character map)
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