Your teacher might ask you to work in groups and share some or all of your responses with the class. The Beginning 1. The Once-ler moved across the land in his wagon. He came upon a new region with an important natural resource. Name an important natural resource in your region.
Humans often appreciate the beauty of the natural world.
Experiences such as finding sea shells on a beach or seeing a rare bird often cause strong feelings. Setting Up Shop and Doing Business 3. The Once-ler used the land's natural resource to start a business which made and sold a product. The Lorax appeared at this point and asked the Once-ler some angry questions. The Once-ler, like other humans in business, organized a system to manufacture and distribute his product.