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Lesson Plans - Language Arts

Seuss and Silverstein: Posing Questions, Presenting Points

In this lesson, classic stories from children’s authors Dr. Seuss and Shel Silverstein provide the ideal springboard for struggling readers to discuss relevant social issues.

Recycling!

Over the course of four lessons, the students will recall event from “The Lorax” and solve problems related to littering and pollution.

The Lorax Explorations

Who would have thought that Dr. Seuss’s books are perfect for the middle student? The Lorax is a perfect springboard for classroom discussions, debates, and activities for this age student.

Dr. Seuss Lesson

* Students will be able to produce Cat in the Hat hats.
* Students can identify and list the some basic facts on Dr. Seuss.
* Students will produce an illustration and paragraph about Sue Snue.
* Students can sign their name and write a note to Dr. Seuss.

You’ve Got a Wocket Where?

Students will read “There’s a Wocket in my Pocket” by Dr. Seuss and classify words based on rhyming.