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The Lorax - Language

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First graders identify text features and how they communicate meaning to the reader. In this media literacy instructional activity, learners view the movie The Lorax and discuss how students from another country would respond to this movie. Students write one sentence and draw an illustration.

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dr. seuss, children's literature, the lorax, Digital Citizenship

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dr. seuss activity, Media Literacy, the lorax, english language arts
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Resource Details

Grade
1st
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 hrs
Instructional Strategy
Collaborative Learning
Technology
Video
Year
2006
Usage Permissions
Fine Print

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