Freak the Mighty

This webquest is about studying and understanding the young adult novel Freak the Mighty by Rodman Philbrick.  The story is very moving and most students enjoy it.  There are many themes  which students really respond to such as:  King Arthur and the knights of the round table, students who combine forces to combat bullies; adults and children, and friendship that means everything to Max and Kevin.

The story and activities will last around a month, but can be used as a six week unit. 

Standards

LA.7.1.7.3 - determine the main idea or essential message in grade-level or higher texts through inferring,
paraphrasing, summarizing, and identifying relevant details;
LA.7.1.6.1 - use new vocabulary that is introduced and taught directly;
LA.7.2.1.2 - locate and analyze elements of characterization, setting, and plot, including rising action,
conflict, resolution, theme, and other literary elements as appropriate in a variety of fiction
LA.7.3.5.1 - prepare writing using technology in a format appropriate to audience and purpose (e.g., manuscript, multimedia);
LA.7.3.5.2 - use elements of spacing and design for graphics (e.g., tables, drawings, charts, graphs) when applicable to enhance the appearance of the document
LA.7.3.5.3 - share the writing with the intended audience.

Credits

I would like to thank the other teachers who built webquests on Freak the Mighty before this one and two teachers in particular: Mrs. Tweedy and Ms. Laplander. The images used were from google images and the video was from you tube.