Who
Was Dr. Seuss?
By: Janet B. Pascal
Grade: 5
Lexile: 820L
Summary:
Theodor
Seuss Geisel, better known as "Dr. Seuss", grew up in Springfield
Massachusetts. He is well known for his catchy rhymes and colorful books! The
funny thing is, Ted didn't work very hard in school! In fact, his father
worried he would never find a job after college! Most of his time was spent
writing jokes and doodling interesting looking characters. Over the course of
his career, Ted wrote
at least 40 books. One of the most popular books gifted
to high school and college graduates is Oh, the Places You'll Go!.
Learning Activity:
Students will choose a “Who Was….”
book from the library. They will read
and then complete the poster below. They
will be asked to present to the class.
Students are encouraged to used props or even dress like their chosen
person!
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Standards:
5W5: Draw
evidence from literary or informational texts to respond
and support
analysis, reflection, and research by applying the Grade
5 Reading
Standards.
Goal:
Students will read a “Who
was….” book on a chosen person and complete
a “who was” poster. Students will present their research to
the class.
Objective:
Students will research, write, and present information on a
chosen biography.
Outcome:
Students will develop a well-written “who was” poster,
paying attention to grammar and punctuation.
Students will have practice presenting their research to the class.
Bibliography:
Pascal, Janet. Who Was
Dr. Seuss. New York. Grosset & Dunlap, 2011.
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