Introduction
Dr. Seuss has been a well-loved author by both young and old for many years. You will be on a search to find out more about Dr. Suess and perhaps even find some books you've never heard of before. Your search will also include a look into the characters that Dr. Seuss invented for you, the readers. He enjoyed making characters and bringing them to life with his writing and illustrations. I hope you have as much fun on this quest as Dr. Suess did when he created his characters!
Task
Task 1 Purpose:
The purpose of this task is to get to know Dr. Suess
Task 2 Purpose:
The purpose of this task is to explore some of Dr. Seuss' books
Task 3 Purpose:
The purpose of this task is to explore some of Dr. Seuss' characters
Task 4 Purpose:
The purpose of this task is to find out more about this famous author.
Process
Task 1
Get to know the writer, poet and cartoonist you know as "Dr. Seuss".
Step 1:
Use the links below to learn about Dr. Seuss. Complete your student packet and make a list of 10 interesting facts you learned about Dr. Seuss.
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Task 2: Explore books written by Dr. Seuss.
Step 1:
Use the links below to explore books written by Dr. Seuss.
Step 2:
List five Dr. Suess books that you've already read and five books that you are interested in reading.
Step 3:
Which Dr. Suess book is your favorite and why? Explain.
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Task 3: Dr. Seuss created interesting and imaginative characters in his books. Meet the imaginative characters in the world of Dr. Seuss and create your own Dr. Seuss inspired character.
Step 1:
Explore Dr. Seuss's Suessville Characters on Suessville.com
Step 2:
Now it's your turn to create a character! Create and draw a funny character. What characteristics will your character have? How will you show the readers what your character is like?
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Task 4: Dr. Seuss Scavenger Hunt.
Step 1:
Click on the following links to answer all of the questions about Dr. Seuss
1. What is the real name of Dr. Seuss? (click on Dr. Seuss Biography)
2. What was Dr. Seuss’ birthdate? Don’t forget the year!
3. What year did Read Across America begin?
4. What is the name of your favorite Dr. Seuss book?
5. What was Dr. Seuss's first children's book to be published?
6. Name 3 awards that Dr. Seuss was given.
7. Choose 2 Dr. Seuss characters. Write their name and the book that they are featured in.
8. Have your answers checked by the teacher. Once they are checked, you may go to the following places to play some Dr. Seuss games.
Evaluation
Student packet will be assessed for completion. You will be assessed on participation and collabortation.
Conclusion
CONGRATULATIONS!
You've completed the Dr. Seuss WebQuest! Dr. Seuss was an interesting man, wasn't he?
Teacher Page
Link to student recording sheet.