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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. Working in small groups, students select and read books or short stories from the provided list of relevant texts. Students may use the interactive Literary Elements Map to explore the conflict in their selected texts. The group then prepares critical thinking questions and leads a class discussion about the issues raised in the story. As a class, students can discuss how these issues relate to the conflicts and social issues in their own lives.

Found in: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 9th Grade, Language Arts, March, Uncategorized

Recycling!

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The students will recall events from Dr. Seuss’ story, The Lorax, and make connections to environmental issues affecting their lives.
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The students will be expected to reflect on the facts of the story and respond verbally stating the inferences they made in order to devise alternative endings or possible solutions.

Found in: 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, 7th Grade, 8th Grade, 9th Grade, Character Education, Geography, Language Arts, March, Science

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.

Found in: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, 6th Grade, Language Arts, March

Barbaloot Suits: Preserving Biodiversity

In this lesson, students will learn about how and why Olson studies plants. Students will compare a situation in which farmers unknowingly destroyed a plant species with the conservation themes outlined in Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax, and then summarize the Seuss work through illustration.

Found in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Geography, Kindergarten, March, Science, Social Studies

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.

Found in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Kindergarten, Language Arts, March, Visual Arts