Freak the Mighty - Stanaway's Lesson Plans



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Freak the Mighty

Extra Credit Packet

webquest

In order to earn an extra 20 points this quarter, you must complete 15 of the following tasks.

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1.     Describe three interesting facts you learn about the author, Rodman Philbrick, by reading some biographical information.



 



 



Three interesting facts I learned about the author:

 

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2.  Which of Rodman Philbrick’s other books do you think you may like to read? Why?

 



 

 

I would like to read because

 

    

 

 

 

 

    

3.Kevin and Max must learn to deal with Tony D., their bully. Read a few of these stories about bullies around the world and how their victims feel. In this website on the menu bar go to the “I want to share” option, then find “Your Voices”, choose that and you will find “your submissions”. In this section, you can browse through poems, stories and artwork submitted by teens around the world. Write a note to one of the authors in at least a one-paragraph response right here on this webquest. Do not post any replies on the internet.

 

 

Dear

 

 

Sincerely,

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5.     Kevin’s ornithopter proves that he likes science experiments. Which one of these possible science tricks would you like to try? Why does it interest you?

 



I would like to try because

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.     According to the author, Rodman Philbrick, Kevin has a genetic abnormality called Morquio Syndrome. Read this page of medical information and make a list of any symptoms or signs or complications that Freak exhibited.

 



Kevin’s symptoms of Morquio Syndrome

 

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7. Max has a learning disability. Look at these lists of learning disabilities. Which warning signs do you see in Max? Which learning disability do you think he might have?

 



 

Max’s warning signs: Possible specific learning disability:

 

 

 

8. Kevin is an avid reader of tales of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Read and summarize one of these legends of King Arthur.

 

 

  Summary of one legend:

  

9. Peruse this information on the science, history, and future of ornithopters. List five new and interesting things you learned.



 

Five new or interesting facts I learned about ornithopters:

 

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10. In Freak the Mighty, Kevin and Max both have dreams for the future. Kevin hopes to live his life to the fullest, and Max hopes to not turn out like his father. Many young people dream of being President of the United States one day. Take this quiz to see how you would do "If I were President." Answer each question it asks in at least several complete sentences. Copy the article that appears about your presidency and paste it below.



Paste article here:

 

 

 

 

11. Max and Kevin become best friends. What kind of friend are you? Try this quiz and rate your friendability. Report your score. Then list the top five qualities you value in a friend.



Friend type:

The top five qualities I value in a friend:

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12 Kevin might have read Dinotopia himself. With his interest in dinosaurs,

he probably could have distinguished between dinosaur facts and fiction. Peruse this article and related links on dinosaurs and list five interesting facts that you learned.



Five interesting facts about dinosaurs:

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13. Identify yourself, earthling!" Freak ordered. If he had been offered a chance to live in space, think he would have accepted? With glee! Research how these sixteen countries are working together to create an International Space Station. Then write here what you think would be the best thing about living in space. Be sure to use your own thoughts, not those that are already on the site.



I think that best thing about living in space would be

 

 

14. Kevin's heart gets too big for his body. Check out this site for cool views of the human heart! Learn all about how it works and how to keep it healthy. If you have a weak stomach, steer clear of these graphic, real photos of actual preserved hearts. After perusing, list three ways to keep your heart healthy.



Three ways to keep your heart healthy:

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15. Kevin carries a dictionary around in his backpack. He loves words and inspires Max to not only read a few books but also to write one. With his interest in words, Freak would score well on this word origins quiz. See how well you know where these words came from. Then list your score and tell two new things you learned about these words.



My score:

Two new things I learned about words:

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16. Kevin knows a lot about insects. How much do you know? Choose two of the insects below: flies, ladybugs, ants, spiders. Then compare and contrast the two.









Bug #1 _________ Same Bug #2 _________

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17. “Guess what I got for Christmas Mr. Kane! Guess right because your life depends on it!” Kevin claims to have gotten a squirt gun and a chemistry set for Christmas. And since he knows the chemical compounds of the Fourth of July fireworks, we wonder if he really might have! Try this Elements Quiz and see test your chemistry knowledge. Then list the chemical symbols for three different elements or compounds.



Score: _______/15

Three facts about the elements or compounds :

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18. Kevin’s interest in science fiction and Star Wars makes him a space enthusiast. He would love to observe the stars and learn astronomy. In fact, he is so bright, he would be a great candidate for a NASA astronaut. Here are two different sites with space trivia quizzes. At the NASA website, you can reset the quiz and try again; there are three separate quizzes there. Take a few and then list three fun space trivia facts you learned.



Three fun space trivia facts:

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19. At the end of the novel, we learn that Gwen has relocated to

California. Check out this website and find out the following information

about the state.



1. capital:

2. area:

3. state bird:

4. border states:

5. flower:

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