The Mauled Mage - Chapter Questions and Fun Learning Activities Guide: A brave tale against online cruelty(2 Bindi and Beam)

The Mauled Mage offers a dynamic platform for exploring cyberbullying through its engaging story, presenting a unique approach to learning for middle graders. This Guide is designed to be a flexible educational resource for educators, librarians, workshop guides, parents, and caregivers. There's no requirement to follow the guide sequentially, allowing users to select activities and questions that best fit the reading pace and interests of their students or children. It complements the narrative by encouraging critical thinking and discussions on cyberbullying, digital citizenship, and empathy through tailored questions and activities for each chapter. It serves as an engaging way to deepen understanding of the book's themes, making it a versatile tool for both classroom and home learning environments. Leveraging the fictional narratives in The Mauled Mage allows educators and parents alike to immerse young teenagers in the complexities of cyberbullying within a safe and controlled environment. This method captivates learners, drawing them into the narrative while facilitating a deeper understanding of cyberbullying's impact. Through the experiences of Beam and Lee, young teens explore various facets of cyberbullying-such as empathy, bystander intervention, and ethical problem-solving-without direct exposure to harm. This approach is uniquely suited for educators and librarians, but can be used by parents and caregivers, seeking to engage Learners in meaningful discussions about digital citizenship and empathy, fostering a learning experience that is both impactful and engaging This chapter questions and fun learning activities guide provides a structured framework for educators and families to navigate the discussions and activities related to the book's themes. These questions and fun learning activities were developed to foster critical thinking, empathy, and proactive approaches for middle schoolers, with The Mauled Mage serving as a backdrop for meaningful engagement on cyberbullying. This approach provides an accessible and significant context for Learners to explore the issue. Each chapter comes with two specific questions and two activities that directly relate to the content, designed to enhance comprehension and critical thinking about cyberbullying and its effects. Participants are advised to read the relevant chapter beforehand to fully engage with the materials. Additionally, chapter-specific images serve as valuable conversation starters, enriching the learning experience with visual cues that support diverse learning styles. Higher resolution images from the novel are freely available through the author's website. This guide encourages an immersive exploration of digital citizenship, empathy, and teamwork, making it an impactful resource for both school and home settings.

About the Author :
Casper Pieters' journey from an ecologist to a pioneering edu-fiction writer is as captivating as the stories he crafts. His early exposure to the world of international poetry and authors like Allen Ginsberg ignited a passion for storytelling in him. His two-decade-long career in TV production, creating award-winning science documentaries, laid a solid foundation for his future endeavors. In transitioning to education, Pieters spent a decade teaching and developing online ICT learning platforms for high schools. A certified Fictionary Developmental editor further honed his skills in providing quality works of fiction. Pieters' commitment to edu-fiction stems from his belief in the power of storytelling as a tool for learning. By engaging readers in curriculum-relevant plots and incidents, he ensures that his audience not only enjoys the story but also absorbs valuable knowledge on digital citizenship, safety, and literacy. This approach is rooted in neurological research, which suggests that an engaged and interested mind by contextualising the issues enables deeper learning and longer retention of new information.

Review :
"The zero-tech activities encouraged my students to think critically and engage deeply with 'he Mauled Mage.'The children related to Beam and Lee, driving enthusiastic discussions." - Taylor K., 5th Grade Teacher "My daughter was thrilled with the activities that accompanied each chapter. She found herself in the characters and learned valuable lessons about cyberbullying." - Diana P., Parent "This guide helped bring the characters of 'The Mauled Mage' to life in our classroom. My students were captivated and motivated to learn more about digital citizenship." - Aaron J., Middle School Teacher "Seeing my son connect with the characters while participating in the creative, zero-tech activities was wonderful. He's more aware of his online actions now." - Melissa G., Parent "The guide's hands-on activities made the story's themes on cyberbullying tangible for my students without needing any digital devices." - Sandra E., Teacher "Our classroom discussions became richer as students used the guide to explore the characters' dilemmas and solutions. It's a brilliant educational tool." - Greg B., Teacher "My two children were glued to the story and loved the zero-tech approach to the guide. They felt like they were part of Beam and Lee's world." - Natalie F., Parent "As a librarian, I've seen how this guide sparks children's imaginations and discussions. It's a valuable resource for teaching empathy and responsibility online." - Kim S., School Librarian "The activities prompted my students to consider their roles in their digital worlds, much like Beam and Lee, with thoughtful engagement and no screens needed." - Linda M., Teacher "This guide not only entertained my classroom but also educated them through relatable characters and engaging, practical activities." - Jordan T., Middle School Teacher