Dr. Seuss Lesson Plan

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March 2, 2007




On this day in 1904 , Dr. Seuss was born. Read more about him here:
http://www.helium.com/tm/190253/seuss-theodore-geisel-march

Discussion Questions:
1. Where was Dr. Seuss born?
2. How many words on the Dolch word list did he use to write Cat in the Hat?
3. How did Dr. Seuss come up with his pen name ?


Language Arts


Dr. Seuss word search http://www.seussville.com/special/readcolor.pdf

Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can you?

In this book, Dr. Seuss uses sound words, or onomatopoeia. Think of as many sound words as you can and then write a cinquain poem.

Cinquain (pronounced "cin-kain") is a five-line poetic form, using a wavelike syllable count of two-four-six-eight-two.


Line 1: One or two words that tells what the poem is about—this might be "Hallway," "Monkeys," or "Whales"

Line 2: Two words—one that describes the kind of sound (loud, soft, etc.) and the sound word itself

Line 3: Three sound words related to the subject


Line 4: Four to six words describing the sound and using sound words

Line 5: One or two words that rename what the poem is about (a synonym)

Here's an example:
Rain Forest
loud chirping
clapping, clicking, cawing
dripping, gurgling water
Loud Place!
Math

The Foot Book

1. How many inches in a foot?
2. How long is your foot, measured in inches (estimated and actual)?
3. What is the total length of both of your feet?
Science

Make Ooblek
http://www.eduref.org/cgi-bin/printlessons.cgi/Virtual/Lessons/Science/Physical_Sciences/PHY0205.html


Math Challenge
Don’t forget to take the math challenge to win prizes!
http://homeschoolingthemiddleyears.blogspot.com/2007/03/math-challenge-march-2.html

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