Meet Dr. Seuss - Ted Geisel
Seussisms
In your own words, write what you believe to be the meaning of each of these suessims.
After having read the seussisms above, in your own words write a definition for the word 'seussism'. Can you find any other suessims that you like... explain why you chose this seussim and what it means to you?
After having read the seussisms above, in your own words write a definition for the word 'seussism'. Can you find any other suessims that you like... explain why you chose this seussim and what it means to you?
Using the link or the examples shown below, select one of your favourite Dr. Seuss quotes. Explain in words or orally what you think the meaning might be.
Dr. Seuss Books
If you haven't alread read a Dr. Seuss book, use the image above to select a book to read to yourself or with someone. Rate the book out of 10 and explain why you chose that score.
If you have read Dr. Seuss before, select your favourite Dr. Seuss book and describe why you enjoyed reading it.
Research about Dr. Seuss and discover which was his first book and why he decided to write Children's books?
Which book uses only 50 words? Identify what the words are.
If you have read Dr. Seuss before, select your favourite Dr. Seuss book and describe why you enjoyed reading it.
Research about Dr. Seuss and discover which was his first book and why he decided to write Children's books?
Which book uses only 50 words? Identify what the words are.
Green Eggs and Ham
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Rocking with Moxy
Why do you think the former musical group, 'Moxy Fruvous' might have chosen to write a song about Dr. Seuss's book, 'Green Eggs and Ham'?
What are your thoughts about this song... did you enjoy it? Do you think it highlights the fun in reading the book?
The Cat in the Hat
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In your opinion is this a good title for the book. Defend your answer orally or in written format.
Select your favourite character in this book. Create a character sketch of the character.
Compare the similarities and differences between Thing 1 and Thing 2.
Select your favourite character in this book. Create a character sketch of the character.
Compare the similarities and differences between Thing 1 and Thing 2.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
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How the Grinch Stole Christmas has become a very popular book and subsequently a movie... in your opinion explain why you think it has become so popular as a Christmas story and/or movie.
Create a character diagram highlighting the positive and negative attributes of the Grinch.
The Grinch underwent a change in the story, illustrate the change that occured and explain why this change is so important in the story?
Describe your favourite part of the story and create a visual (e.g. pictuere, diorama, computer generated video) to illustrate it.
Create a character diagram highlighting the positive and negative attributes of the Grinch.
The Grinch underwent a change in the story, illustrate the change that occured and explain why this change is so important in the story?
Describe your favourite part of the story and create a visual (e.g. pictuere, diorama, computer generated video) to illustrate it.
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