The Lorax by Dr. Seuss
About the Book
Long before saving the Earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the Earth’s natural beauty.
Your Mission
Read the book and think about how it relates to us today. Write a letter to Mother Earth stating what you will do to preserve her. Your letter should be submitted electronically and sent as an attachment to Mrs. Jarrett at ajarrett@henry.k12.va.us by NO LATER than MIDNIGHT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 11.
Follow the parameters outlined below:
• 1 inch margins
• 12 point font
• 250-300 words
• Include the essential parts of a letter: o Date o Salutation/Greeting (Dear Mother Earth….) o Body o Conclusion o Closing (Yours truly….) …show more content…
What was the land of the Lorax like before the Once-ler arrived? Did it seem like someplace you’d like to live?
2. What kind of person is the Once-ler? Why won’t he listen to the Lorax?
3. Why does the Lorax “speak for the trees?” Why is it important to speak up for others?
4. How does the Once-ler’s Thneed business hurt the land of the Lorax? How could things have been different if the Once-ler listened to the Lorax?
5. What do you think the boy hearing the story will do with the Truffula seed that the Once-ler tosses to him? What would you do if you were the boy?
6. Do you think the Lorax and his friends will come back if new Truffula Trees grow?
7. The Once-ler says, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” What does the Once-ler mean? Can one person make a difference? Can you? What are some things YOU can do to better your own environment?
8. How does the Once-ler feel about what his Thneed business did to the Lorax and his friends?
9. Dr. Seuss used bright colors on some pages and dull colors on others. Did you notice this? Why do you think he did
About the Book
Long before saving the Earth became a global concern, Dr. Seuss, speaking through his character the Lorax, warned against mindless progress and the danger it posed to the Earth’s natural beauty.
Your Mission
Read the book and think about how it relates to us today. Write a letter to Mother Earth stating what you will do to preserve her. Your letter should be submitted electronically and sent as an attachment to Mrs. Jarrett at ajarrett@henry.k12.va.us by NO LATER than MIDNIGHT, TUESDAY, AUGUST 11.
Follow the parameters outlined below:
• 1 inch margins
• 12 point font
• 250-300 words
• Include the essential parts of a letter: o Date o Salutation/Greeting (Dear Mother Earth….) o Body o Conclusion o Closing (Yours truly….) …show more content…
What was the land of the Lorax like before the Once-ler arrived? Did it seem like someplace you’d like to live?
2. What kind of person is the Once-ler? Why won’t he listen to the Lorax?
3. Why does the Lorax “speak for the trees?” Why is it important to speak up for others?
4. How does the Once-ler’s Thneed business hurt the land of the Lorax? How could things have been different if the Once-ler listened to the Lorax?
5. What do you think the boy hearing the story will do with the Truffula seed that the Once-ler tosses to him? What would you do if you were the boy?
6. Do you think the Lorax and his friends will come back if new Truffula Trees grow?
7. The Once-ler says, “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” What does the Once-ler mean? Can one person make a difference? Can you? What are some things YOU can do to better your own environment?
8. How does the Once-ler feel about what his Thneed business did to the Lorax and his friends?
9. Dr. Seuss used bright colors on some pages and dull colors on others. Did you notice this? Why do you think he did