“THE LORAX” by Dr. Seuss- Second Grade Lesson Plan
Grade Level : Second and Third Grade Lesson Plan
Benchmark Description :
LA.2.1.7.5 – Identify the text structure an author uses (e.g., comparison/contrast, cause/effect, and sequence of events) and explain how it impacts meaning in text.
LA.2.1.7.3 – Summarize information in text, including but not limited to main idea, supporting details, and connections between texts.
LA.2.1.7.8 – Use strategies to repair comprehension of grade-appropriate text when self-monitoring indicates confusion, including but not limited to rereading, checking context, summarizing, questioning, and clarifying by checking other sources.
Body of Knowledge: Environment, Science and Language Arts
Objectives:
After this lesson:
Students will learn the human impact on the environment.
Students will learn the cause and effect of cutting trees (cause) on wild life and air pollution.
Students will learn the importance of preserving the environment.
Students will describe their understanding of “The Lorax” story in their journals.
Students will make connections between “The Lorax” story and their own life/environment.
Students will write a summary of “The Lorax” story.
Students will write three paragraphs on way that they will help the Lorax and his friends.
Students will acquire knowledge of the lesson related vocabulary, such as, environment, interconnectedness, pollution, and ecosystem.
Materials:
“The Lorax” by Dr. Seuss
Pencils
Color Pencils
Journals
Internet
Procedures:
Teacher will start a lesson by activating students knowledge on importance of trees. Teacher will initiated discussion by asking questions, such as, “Why do you think that trees are important? Why do you think that it is important for us to keep our water clean (lakes, rivers, ponds, oceans)? What do you think happens to animals once their trees are cut down? What is pollution? What happens to humans and animals when our air is polluted? Can you think of the ways that one action, such as, cutting trees, causes a chain reaction and impacts an entire ecosystem of life? How is the ecosystem interconnected?
Teacher is going to read a story. Teacher stops and discusses a Thneed. Did people need a Thneed? How did Once-ler’s greed impact the animals, the air, the Lorax? At the end of the story, what did the word “UNLESS” mean? What can we do to protect the environment?
Students and Teacher will discuss the ways to reduce, reuse, and recycle.
Students and Teacher will visit http://www.seussville.com/loraxproject/ and read out loud the steps on what we can do to help the Lorax and his friends.
Assessment:
Students will write and illustrate the summary of “The Lorax” in their journals.
Students will write three paragraphs on the steps they will take to help the Lorax and his friends.
Extension Activities:
Visit http://www.seussville.com/loraxproject/
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January 13, 2010 12:05 pm
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