Freak the Mighty

What Will You Learn in This Course?

In this moving and unforgettable novel study of Freak the Mighty, students will journey through the powerful friendship between Max and Kevin — discovering important life lessons while building key reading and writing skills. Through structured, supportive lessons, students will:

  • Annotate fiction for theme, character development, figurative language, and tone

  • Analyze how the author develops friendship, courage, and identity through character interactions

  • Track plot structure, conflicts, and symbolism throughout the novel

  • Reflect on deeper topics like learning differences, grief, and self-worth

  • Respond to literature using structured academic writing (including paragraph writing and R.A.C.E.S. responses)

  • Improve vocabulary and reading comprehension through context clues and discussion

What Will You Miss if You Skip This?

  • A guided, heart-centered approach to a story that resonates with middle school students

  • Opportunities to build empathy and emotional intelligence through powerful character analysis

  • Writing support that turns reluctant writers into confident responders

  • The chance to explore real-life challenges through literature in a safe and structured way

  • Tools that prepare students for standardized testing, classroom discussions, and future essays

Why Buy It Now?

  • 💥 Engaging story that pulls in even the most reluctant readers

  • ✍️ Academic writing made accessible — scaffolded support for struggling or developing writers

  • 🧠 Life lessons + literacy skills — a perfect combo for middle school success

  • 📚 IIMMEDIATE access means you can go at your own pace or revisit key lessons and yiu can start ASAP!

  • 💬 Includes writing templates, annotation guides, and feedback opportunities

Freak the Mighty is more than a novel — it’s a reminder that strength comes in all forms. This course helps students see the value of friendship, the power of thinking differently, and the confidence that comes from finding your own voice.

Course Access & Usage Disclaimer

By purchasing this course, you agree to the following terms:

  • Access Period – Your purchase includes access to this course and its materials for 3 months from the date of enrollment. After this time, your access will automatically expire.

  • Personal Use Only – Your enrollment is for one individual user only. Sharing login information (usernames and passwords), copying, reproducing, or distributing course content in any form is strictly prohibited.

  • Intellectual Property – All videos, worksheets, guides, and resources are the intellectual property of Back2Basics Learning Company. Unauthorized sharing or duplication threatens the integrity of the program and the community we serve.

  • Respectful Use – We kindly ask that you honor these expectations. They exist to protect the quality of the program, the effort that goes into creating it, and to ensure fairness for every family investing in their child’s learning.

By completing your purchase, you acknowledge and agree to these terms. Thank you for supporting Back2Basics Learning Company and for respecting the work that makes this program possible.

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