Learning from The Lorax Conservation Mini Course CCSS Grades 3-6 Print and Go
Smarter Teaching K-8
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Grade Levels
3rd - 6th, Homeschool
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSCCRA.R.1
CCSSCCRA.R.2
CCSSCCRA.R.3
CCSSCCRA.R.4
CCSSCCRA.R.6
Formats Included
- PDF
- Easel Activity
Pages
25 pages
Smarter Teaching K-8
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Easel Activity Included
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Description
Introducing the Lorax Conservation Mini Course: Celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day with a learning experience that combines reading, writing, art, vocabulary, and economics. This comprehensive mini course is designed to inspire students to think critically about environmental conservation.
Key Features:
- Comprehension Guide: A two-page guide helps students explore the world of "The Lorax" and its themes.
- Resource Identification Activity: Students categorize resources (capital, human, natural) to reinforce economic concepts and develop problem-solving skills.
- Character Analysis: Explore the characters from "The Lorax" and themselves using a detailed list of character traits.
- Scaffolded Persuasive Writing Guide: Step-by-step instructions support students in writing persuasive letters or essays that make a difference.
- Persuasive Writing Anchor Chart: Focus on the fundamentals of persuasive writing with this easy-to-follow chart.
- Paragraphing Guidelines: Clear directions help students organize their thoughts and write effective persuasive essays.
- Tone and Mood Illustration: Encourage students to visually express narrative elements through this creative activity.
- Design a Signature Hat Activity: Unleash creativity and imagination with this fun art project inspired by the Lorax's iconic hat.
- Post-Study Word Search: Reinforce key terms and concepts with an engaging word search puzzle.
- Classroom Display: Celebrate student work with a poster and bulletin board display that showcases their creations.
What You Can Expect:
This mini course will not only build knowledge about conservation but also cultivate critical thinking, foster creativity, and promote a deep understanding of environmental themes. And the best part? Your students will love it!
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Total Pages
25 pages
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Standards
to see state-specific standards (only available in the US).
CCSSCCRA.R.1
Read closely to determine what the text says explicitly and to make logical inferences from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.
CCSSCCRA.R.2
Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development; summarize the key supporting details and ideas.
CCSSCCRA.R.3
Analyze how and why individuals, events, and ideas develop and interact over the course of a text.
CCSSCCRA.R.4
Interpret words and phrases as they are used in a text, including determining technical, connotative, and figurative meanings, and analyze how specific word choices shape meaning or tone.
CCSSCCRA.R.6
Assess how point of view or purpose shapes the content and style of a text.
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