Dr. Seuss Lesson Plans

From Dr. Seuss and Universal Themes to Don't Be a Sneetch, find teacher approved Dr. Seuss lesson plans that inspire student learning.

52 Dr. Seuss Lesson Plans

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6 - 8 Grade
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55 Views: 7th - 12th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students discover some of the themes of Dr. Seuss's major books. They see tha despite being written for young Students, Dr. Seuss' books co ntain powerful messages and important themes.

Dr. Seuss and the Love of Reading

8 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students explore the literary works and life accomplishments of the author Theodor Geisel, Dr. Seuss. After reading and researching Dr. Seuss, students design an informational brochure about Dr. Seuss and plan and implement a one-minute commercial about the importance of reading.

The Lorax Explorations

25 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students read and debate the purpose of Dr. Seuss' The Lorax, analyze its story elements, and write their own The Lorax II.

Recycling!

34 Views: Kindergarten - 7th Grade; 4.0/5.

The students recall events from Dr. Seuss' story, The Lorax, and make connections to environmental issues affecting their lives. They are 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. Students make judgments and begin to observe positive actions that will preserve the condition of the earth.

The Cat in the Hat is 50!

12 Views: 2nd - 6th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students react to a number of statements about The Cat in the Hat, then read a news article about a special event honoring the birthday of the popular book. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces an article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read the news piece and participate in a class discussion. Lesson includes interdisciplinary follow-up activities.

Our Air: The Quest for Quality

1 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; 4.5/5.

Students read The Lorax by Dr. Seuss as the basis for a discussion of air quality. In this air quality lesson, students understand the problems of keeping the air good and apply the knowledge to problems in their community. Students create and evaluate plans to follow air quality rules.

Emotions and Colorful Days

3 Views: 3rd - 6th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students explore the writing traits of word choice and idea development. In this 6 traits of writing lesson plan, students listen to and discuss the writing style of My Many Colored Days by Dr. Seuss. Students compose three free-verse stanzas about days they know and the colors they associate with them.

Plan a Read-All-Day Day

22 Views: Kindergarten - 12th Grade; 5.0/5.

Students celebrate Read Across America Day by holding a Read-All-Day Day. they spend an entire day involved in fun reading-related activities.

You've Got to Be Taught to Hate and Fear

8 Views: 6th - 8th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students examine how to recognize and prevent prejudice. They identify themes of prejudice and tolerance in various songs and the Dr. Seuss book, "The Sneetches," and discuss newspaper articles about prejudice.

Don't Be a Sneetch

50 Views: 2nd - 8th Grade; 4.0/5.

Students examine the effects of discriminatory behavior and how to avoid conflicts that may arise from it. They read and discuss the story "The Sneetches" by Dr. Seuss, and participate in a class simulation of the Sneetches behavior from the book.