Give each group a card with one of the following questions written on it. Each group discusses its question, writes down the answers, and prepares to read their answers to the entire group. Compare the Once-ler's attitude toward the environment at the beginning of the story with his attitude at the end. The Lorax says he speaks for the trees. After groups have had time for discussion, each group reads their questions and answers to the class.
Students can agree, disagree, or add to the answers given by their classmates.
Grades 9-12 1. Read The Lorax aloud or watch the video. Analyze the story and present oral or written answers to the following questions. Develop each response carefully, sighting specific examples from the story. Write and illustrate a children's book on another environmental topic.