Letting Loose with

Dr. Seuss

A Web Quest for 2nd Grade (Literature and Language Arts)

Katie Wood,

KW41956@appstate.edu

Elizabeth D. Henry,

Erin Miller

The title character from Dr. Seuss's The Cat in the Hat, in his usual tall red and white striped hat. Click on his picture to get more information about the author who called himself Dr. Seuss.

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Introduction

Dr. Seuss needs your help!! He has lost his creativity and wants you to help him create new characters and write a book.

The Task

Each student should create their own character and then using rhyming words describe their character. With your classmates, put your pages together to create a book.

The Process

First you will pick one or more Dr. Seuss books. Read the book and pay close attention to the unusual looking characters and the unusual rhyming words. Click on the picture below to view a list of all Dr. Seuss’s books.

You will then begin creating your own Dr. Seuss character. Be creative and use many different colors. You may want to use different types of papers, crayons, markers, glue, and rulers.
Decide on a creative name for your character.
Next, make a list of words that describe your character. (Consider color, personality, size, and what your character likes to do).
Begin thinking about how the words on your list can rhyme. Make a list of words that rhyme with the words that describe your character to turn in with your character. You should have at least five words that rhyme.
Write a paragraph (2-3 sentences) using your rhyming words to describe your character. You may want to include the name of your character in your description.
Click on the picture below. Print out the page that says, “Write your rhyme.” Use this page to write your description.

As a class gather all the pages and create your own “Letting Loose with Dr. Seuss” book.
Click on the picture below to print out the label for your class book or personal book.

Evaluation

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Participation-Time spent in Research	Student spends little or no time looking at links and reading books.	Student looks at, but does not read any books. Student may spend little time looking at links.	Student reads one or more books and looks at least two of the links.	Student spends time reading two or more books and looks at all of the links.
Creative Character	Student’s character is incomplete or shows very little time spent creating it.	Student’s character is complete but student has only used a very few of the tools available.	Student’s character reveals their research and several different tools were used.	Student’s character is unique. It reveals their depth of research. The student has creatively used several tools.
Paragraph Quality (2-3 Complete Sentences)	No paragraph or lack of description.	Student’s paragraph is incomplete.	Student’s paragraph is not long enough.	Student has completed 2-3 or more complete sentences that describe their character.
List of Rhyming Words	Student does not complete a list of rhyming words.	Student’s words do not rhyme.	Student has made a list of rhyming words, but has not listed at-least five words.	Student’s list is complete with at least five rhyming words.
Overall Participation and Performance	Student does not participate or shows very little participation is this project.	Student’s participation is minimal. Student shows little effort in the project.	Student actively participates in the project.	Student’s participation and performance is above expectations.

Conclusion

Dr. Seuss thanks you for your help. Your creativity has made him proud. We hope you have enjoyed creating your character and will enjoy your book for a long time.

Click on the picture below to visit Seussville for more adventures with Dr. Seuss.

Credits & References

http://www.seussville.com/

http://pantransit.reptiles.org/images/1999-01-10/cnh_book.png

http://www.veaweteach.org/bibpar.html

http://www.seussville.com/seussville/morefun/ted.html

http://abcteach.com/Reading/suess/rhyme.htm

Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page

Letting Loose with

Dr. Seuss

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