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Lesson Plan
Yale University

What Lies Beneath: A Strategy for Introducing Literary Symbolism

For Teachers 9th - 12th Standards
“It’s not about what it is, it’s about what it can become.” You’re never too old for Dr. Seuss and using The Sneetches and The Lorax is a great way to introduce readers to allegories, parables, and literary symbolism. The lessons...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Anti Racism Activity: The Sneetches

For Teachers 1st - 4th
Learners group together into fairness teams and reflect on how to be fair. In this fairness lesson plan, students read about The Sneetches and discuss how racism singles people out. Then they discuss their own experiences and group...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Respecting Diversity

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students explore the concept of philanthropy. In this service learning instructional activity, students read and respond to The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss. Students discuss self-respect and respect.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Teaching Fluency Using Reader's Theater

For Teachers 3rd
This lesson engages students in fluency stories related to Dr. Seuss' stories. Students will engage in reading these texts with meaningful phrases, intonation, and expression. The Sneetches, Yertle the Turtle, Gertrude McFuzz, What Was I...
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Handout
University of Virginia Library

Prism: The Sneetches

For Students 3rd - 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] Read the complete text of Dr. Seuss' "The Sneetches" and highlight things you understand in blue and things you do not understand in red. When finished, click save to see how others marked the text as...