Lesson Plan

Grades K-2

Lessons from the Lorax

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45 minutes

SUBJECTS: Language Arts, Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Economics, Forests, Land Use, Personal Consumption

Resource Overview

As a class, students listen to a reading of Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax and discuss lessons from the book.

Students will be able to:
  • Analyze the interdependencies demonstrated in a fictional story of rapid development in a formerly undisturbed environment.
  • Utilize a cause and effect graphic organizer to help cement understanding of the book.
Teachers reads the book The Lorax to young students sitting outside near a tree

Features of This Resource

  • Graphic organizer provided for students to track the story
  • Students find and examine cause and effect from the story
  • Children’s literature lesson plan

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This lesson plan must be purchased as part of a lesson packet or as part of a full curriculum that is available in our store.

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