Explore "The Lorax" - A Night for Exploring the Importance of Preserving the Earth & the Environment

The Lorax is a children's book written by Dr. Seuss and published in 1971.  It illustrates the demise of the environment and the Lorax, the main character, who "speaks for the trees" and confronts the "Onceler" (a capitalistic businessman) who causes environmental destruction.  For family fun night, read the Dr. Seuss book and/or watch the animated cartoon (approx 25 minutes long) then discuss (Consider the Engagement Suggestions that Maestra Casiano has provided below).

Family Engagement Suggestions:

* Read the book, The Lorax, which can be purchased through Learning Made Fun With Maestra Casiano (Click Here)

* Discuss the events that happen in the story

* Discuss the use of personification (a type of figurative language) in the story.  Brainstorm other examples of personification.

* Create a Flow Chart to show the "causes" & their "effects" in the story

* How does the story of The Lorax make your child feel?  Is the Lorax a character your child would like to meet?  Why or why

   not?  How could your child & your family help the Lorax?  

* If you read the book & watch the cartoon, compare & contrast how they are the same & how they are different.  Which media

  presentation does your child prefer? Why?

*For K-3rd Graders, download, print, & complete "The Lorax Writing" worksheet (Click Here)

*For 4th-7th Graders, download, print, & complete "The Lorax Discussion Questions" (Click Here)

*For 8th-12th Graders, download, print, & complete "Exploring Environmental Themes in "The Lorax" & Real-World Analogies" (Click Here)