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Freak the Mighty By Rodman Philbrick
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http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=2486
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http://www.teachingbooks.net/tb.cgi?tid=2486 |
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Use these links to learn about the author and explore the related activities to gain a deeper understanding of the book. 1.Meet the author in this book reading with Rodman Philbrick. 2. Explore the personal website of Rodman Philbrick. 3. Listen to an audio excerpt of Freak the Mighty narrated by Elden Henson. 4. Read the article from Teen Health & Wellness database on dyslexia. This helps us learn about a language and learning disability. 5. Meet Rodman Philbrick in some video transcripts. 6. Read about the disability called Morquio Syndrome. 7. Follow the story of Aisha with this article from the Society for Mucopolysaccharide Diseases. 8. Explore the story of Michaela DePrince in this article and video. Compare the character of Michaela to the characters in the book and discuss how they overcome adversity. 9.Kevin and Max are inspired by the tales of King Arthur and become knights fighting for good and true causes. Read some of the Arthurian legends found in the King Arthur Tales. 10. Scholastic Written Interview Transcript: Students interviewed Rodman Philbrick and he shared the following answers. 11. Scholastic: Freak the Mighty Discussion Guide. This includes a summary, questions to think about, and a brief review about Rodman Philbrick. |
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