Lesson Plan: DR

Lesson Plan: DR. SEUSS'S SEUSSVILLE

Grade Level: 3rd -5th grade

Objective:

The students will make a class presentation using information that they acquired from a specific Internet Site about Dr. Seuss.

Introduction:

Questions to ask students:

Who is Dr. Seuss?

What books did he write?

Where could we learn more about him and his books?

If we used a computer, how could we search for information about him…what keywords could we use?

Activity:

Have the students find the following Internet address:

The students should prepare to make a presentation to the class, independently, or in groups, to discuss the following questions:

--Choose five interesting facts about Dr. Seuss

--Choose one book that he wrote and tell about it

--Explore the rest of Seussville;

What is your favorite part?

Did you like it? Why? If not, how could you change it?

Conclusion: Class presentations and critique of Seussville