Freak the mighty by rodman philbrick paperback book. I love the book freak the mighty by rodman philbrick, and i think reading it aloud to 8th graders in september is the perfect way to start the year. Freak the mighty by rodman philbrick genre young adult, comingofage interest level grades 5 8 grade level equivalent. Set preferences and get ageappropriate recommendations with. Kevin, or freak, as max affectionately calls him, is extra tiny with various health issues but with a huge intellect. Its difficult to hide from the world when youre a kid whos the size of a grown man, but as freak the mighty, max can hide in plain sight behind freaks brain and enormous. In the novel, the author reveals that gwen is kind when. Mightys dad got out of prison, otherwise he made mightys life better because he got a friend and that gave him courage. Freak the mighty is a young adult novel written by rodman philbrick and published in 1993.
Freak the mighty by rodman philbrick paperback book the. Ask students to write down the definitions from freaks dictionary found at the back of the book. Many of the definitions are metaphors that have more truth and meaning than dictionary definitions ever could. Weve all seen the matching or multiple choice vocabulary assessments with the. Freak the mighty vocab and definitions flashcards quizlet. I have to make a project for the book and mine is freaks dictionary in the pyramidshaped box.
Maxs description of their friendshipostensibly written, after freaks death, in the blank book freak had given himis gritty, unsentimental, sparked with freaks wry verbal wit and maxs earthier humor, and ultimately poignant. This book is sure to bring your family laughs and tears as max and freak accomplish the seemingly impossible on their adventures. It is what the author wants the reader to learn by the end of the book. With over 230 pagesslides of eyecatching powerpoints, printable assignments, questions, vocabulary, and interactive class activities and assignments, y. Were diving head first into freak the mighty, and this book has it all. While freak the mighty is technically a fiction novel, it was written for a very. Meanspirited schoolmates and special ed for an undetermined learning disability havent improved his selfimage, so he is totally unprepared for a friendship. After living with his unhappy and uptight aunt and. I think that freak the mighty was good movie but there are some difference between the book and the movie, like the book describes gwen has long brown hair but in the movie, she has short blond hair. Learners engage in the language of the story and understand what the vocabulary and context of what theyre reading includes page numbers for students to easily find the words in context of the novel suggested activity implementation. Two boys a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant. It was received with great acclaim and has sold more than two million copies.
I am reading freak the mighty in my literature class. Then compare them to definitions from the dictionary. The best list would be one that you put together yourself with the different themes from freak the mighty such as friendship, overcoming obstacles, growing up, and. Freak the mighty vocabulary for chapters 19 contains 30 words from the text. All of the terms in this set are for the novel freak the mighty. After reading the book, check the statements and see if your answers have changed after reading and. Rodman philbrick is the author of seven awardwinning novels for young readers.
The book is very good, the action really ramps up toward the end leading to a sad but satisfying ending. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Below are examples of what a freak type of dictionary is. Freak the mighty vocabulary list and quiz chap 19 by. What are ten songs that could describe freak the mighty. The mighty book to film comparison ms dotys classroom. Freak the mighty is sure to remain fresh, dramatic, and memorable for the next twenty years and beyond. The primary characters are friends maxwell kane, a large, very slow, but kindhearted boy, and kevin avery, nicknamed freak, who is physically handicapped but very intelligent. Start studying freak the mighty vocab and definitions.
Freak is brilliant for his age, outsmarting the teacher in whatever he says. Children reading freak the mighty, will imagine themselves in the position of max, seeing their fathers kill their own mothers and another woman by strangulation, among other in appropriate content of this book. See more ideas about freak the mighty, teaching reading and teaching. After finding out about freaks personal dictionary, have students begin their own personal dictionaries.
It follows two boysmax kane, who is large, kind, and slow. In many instances, a single book can be a part of more than one genre, just like the novel freak the mighty. The author, rodman philbrick, describes gwen as a beautiful, smart fair maiden. This is ela freak the mighty chapter 11 by gloria filicchia on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. Freak the mighty is a young adult novel by rodman philbrick. Mark malatesta is a former literary agent turned author coach. Freak the mighty student resource sheet 3 freak the mighty families, fathers, friends and fights directions. Marks authors have gotten sixfigure book deals, been on the nyt bestseller list, and published with houses such as.
The primary characters are friends maxwell kane, a large, very slow, but kindhearted boy, and kevin avery, nicknamed freak, who is physically crippled but very intelligent. A girl who is most likely very innocentlooking and often shy, but when it comes to sex likes to be kinky etc. Whatever method your teacher chooses, be sure to keep this list and the definitions to use in vocabulary activities and to study for quizzes and tests. In freak the mighty by rodman philbrick, kevin freak is a little guy with a big vocabulary. See more ideas about freak the mighty, teaching and 6th grade ela. Gwen is one of the main characters in freak the mighty. I like the middle of the movie freak goes to save max because freak uses his smart brain to figure a way to save max and it was quite funny. Your teacher will direct you to do this lesson either as you read each chapter, or as a prereading activity. Freak the mighty by rodman philbrick chapters before you read the chapter.
And we mean a long timelike 10 novels worth of writing. The theme can be stated directly by the author such as a character saying, dont judge a book by its cover or it can be stated indirectly and readers have to. The best study guide to freak the mighty on the planet, from the creators of sparknotes. Only then can we continue to figure out what the mood is in freak the mighty mood is the atmosphere in a novel and refers to the emotions stirred. Most readers imagine themselves as the main character of a book, while reading it.
Rodman philbrick is the author of six awardwinning novels for young readers. Briefly predict what you believe the plotline of freak the mighty will be about. Use the freak the mighty vocabulary cards printable and distribute copies to. Freak the mighty unit plan by presto plans teachers pay. In the film, kevins last name was changed to dillon. Freak the mighty by rodman philbrick content rating and. This study guide consists of approximately 37 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of freak the mighty. I hope your students enjoy a book study using the engaging method of using interactive notebooks. I cant check out a book so i need all of the words and definitions from freaks dictionary. Published in 1993, it was followed by the novel max the mighty in 1998. Have you ever wondered about the genre of a book that youre reading or. Write the definitions for each the following words found in chapters. If youre not familiar with the story, heres the summary from school library journal with spoilers taken out.
The inspiration for the feature film the mighty, this moving and funny story will inspire. Vocabulary teaching with freak the mighty is a great way to start the school year for the purpose of establishing a vocabulary development practice to use throughout the year. Mark now helps authors of all genres fiction, nonfiction, and childrens books get top literary agents, publishers, and book deals through his company literary agent undercover and the bestselling author. For example, freak meets mighty and mighty meets freak. Freak the mighty study guide from litcharts the creators of. I can not find a place on the internet with all words and definitions. For freak, freak the mighty is a way to explore and go on quests, to get beyond the limits of his body and to make a connection with max. Contemporary realistic fiction definition book genres. Before reading freak the mighty, place a check in the column indicating if you agree or disagree with the corresponding statement. Stay tuned to read about the two genres that freak the mighty falls under. Ask students to write down the definitions from freak s dictionary found at the back of the book. The genre of freak the mighty is childrens literature. Freak the mighty is great as a family read aloud or as independent reading for a sixth grader. Jeffrey lionel maniac magee might have lived a normal life if a freak accident hadnt made him an orphan.
Freak the mighty is a tear jerking story about two total opposites that become best friends. It was received with great acclaim and has sold more than a million copies. A wonderful story of triumph over imperfection, shame, and loss. The two form a complimentary relationship that draws on the best of each to help the other overcome his limitations.