The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
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The Lorax by Dr. Seuss is a classic tale where the Lorax speaks out against the Once-ler who is harvesting the Truffula Trees and destroying the landscape. The Lorax warns us of the dangers of harming the environment which educates the reader to appreciate and take care of the Earth around us.
By using various forms of multimedia, we will come to learn and explore this story in unique ways.
Digital Salon by Rachel Wilberg
By using various forms of multimedia, we will come to learn and explore this story in unique ways.
Digital Salon by Rachel Wilberg
Part 1: Written Response
Purpose: The purpose of this activity is to write a short narrative about the story of The Lorax from a new, made-up character's perspective. We will show that they can develop a clear narrative by telling a story about an imagined event (based off of The Lorax) including details, a sequence of events with the use of time words, and a narrator.
This activity will align with the following CCSS from Grade 3: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3.A, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.3.C. Assignment: Throughout The Lorax, we, as readers, can tell how the Lorax, the Once-ler, and the boy feel about the Truffula Trees being removed and the land being ruined. If you were an imaginary character added to the book, how would the story change? Tell the story of The Lorax from the new, pretend character's perspective or side. Please include: - A new narrator - A beginning, middle, and end (minimum of 3 sentences for each) - Time words that help the reader understand the order of the story - Detail words - Your imagination! Be as creative as you want! Author's Statement: From the perspective of a new, made-up character, a Nu-noot, this narrative shows how the story of The Lorax would have changed it it was written from the Nu-noot's perspective. The Nu-noots snuck out to destroy all the Thneeds that the Once-ler was creating and replaced them with signs that said, "STOP KILLING OUR HOME". The message was clear and everyone stopped the Once-ler from creating more Thneeds and destroying more Truffula Trees. |
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Part 2: Podcasting
Purpose: We will share opinions about various events in The Lorax by creating a podcast in the form of a radio talkshow. Callers will call in to share their opinions on whether or not the Once-ler's actions were justifiable. A minimum of three questions and three opinions must be included in each podcast.
This activity will align with the following CCSS from Grade 3: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.3.
Author's Statement: In this talkshow, Book Battles, listeners call in to express their opinions about the various events in The Lorax including the Once-ler's actions.
This activity will align with the following CCSS from Grade 3: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.3.1, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.1, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.3.
Author's Statement: In this talkshow, Book Battles, listeners call in to express their opinions about the various events in The Lorax including the Once-ler's actions.
The Lorax Podcast |
Part 3: Digital Storytelling
Purpose: In creating a digital story, we will tell the story of The Lorax from another character's perspective. Not every detail from the original story has to be included, but descriptive details, a steady reading pace, and visual pictures should be used to strengthen the story. It is important to match the mood of the character with the audio, visuals, and overall feel of the digital story.
This activity will align with the following CCSS from Grade 3: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.5.
Author's Statement: In this digital story, the Once-ler tells the story of The Lorax from its' perspective. The Once-ler explains why he decides to make Thneeds and disagrees with the Lorax's opinions. However, in the end, the Once-ler comes full circle and shares with the audience that he ultimately feels bad for destroying the land. He gives the last Truffula Tree seed to a boy in hopes that the Lorax and all of his friends will come back. In this story, the background music adds to the mood of the events. Additionally, the pictures align with the storyline.
This activity will align with the following CCSS from Grade 3: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.4 and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.SL.3.5.
Author's Statement: In this digital story, the Once-ler tells the story of The Lorax from its' perspective. The Once-ler explains why he decides to make Thneeds and disagrees with the Lorax's opinions. However, in the end, the Once-ler comes full circle and shares with the audience that he ultimately feels bad for destroying the land. He gives the last Truffula Tree seed to a boy in hopes that the Lorax and all of his friends will come back. In this story, the background music adds to the mood of the events. Additionally, the pictures align with the storyline.
Part 4: Infographic
Purpose: The Lorax tries to make the world a better place by advocating to save the Truffula Trees. We will explore and better understand the importance of trees on our planet through creating an infographic. We will research why we need trees and in what ways can we help save trees, or our Earth, in general.
This activity will align with the following CCSS from Grade 3: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.7, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.8.
Author's Statement: For this infographic about trees, there are three main topics that are covered: where the most trees are located in the world, the importance of trees, and what viewers can do to save trees. This infographic is laid out clearly with a consistent color scheme so that viewers can easily read it and understand the message of how important trees are in our world.
This activity will align with the following CCSS from Grade 3: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.6, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.7, and CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.W.3.8.
Author's Statement: For this infographic about trees, there are three main topics that are covered: where the most trees are located in the world, the importance of trees, and what viewers can do to save trees. This infographic is laid out clearly with a consistent color scheme so that viewers can easily read it and understand the message of how important trees are in our world.