Introduction
In this webquest, students will learn about Dr. Seuss and his life.
Books by Dr. Seuss are so much fun, it's always sad when you are done. Thing 1 and Thing 2 want to learn more about Dr. Seuss and his books galore. They have asked for help, and lucky you! You get to work with Thing 1 and Thing 2!
Task
Help Thing 1 and Thing 2 learn more about Dr. Seuss!!
On the next page you will find questions about Dr. Seuss and his life, click on the question to find the answer on the website it takes you to.
Process
Grab a piece of paper and number it 1-10. Click on each question below to find the answer
About Dr. Seuss
1. What was Dr. Seuss's real name?
2. When was he born? (hint: click on "Early Years" on the right side of the page)
3. How many children's books did Dr. Seuss write and illustrate?
About Green Eggs and Ham
4. Who is trying to get his friend to eat green eggs and ham?
5. What comes after "would you like them in a house"?
6. What happens when the friend tries green eggs and ham?
About The Lorax
7. What did the Once-ler use to tell his visitor about the Lorax?
8. What was being chopped down?
10. What did the Once-ler give his visitor to plant?
Evaluation
Way to go! You helped Thing 1 and Thing 2 learn more about Dr. Seuss and some of his books! Now it is time to check your answers. If your answers match the ones below, they are correct. For correct answers, draw a star next to the question. For incorrect answers, circle the question number and write in the correct answer next to it.
About Dr. Seuss:
1. Theodor Seuss Geisel
2. March 2, 1904
3. Eleven
About Green Eggs and Ham:
4. Sam (or Sam-I-Am)
5. "Would you eat them with a mouse?"
6. He likes them
About The Lorax:
7. Whisper-ma-phone
8. Truffula Trees
9. After the last tree was chopped down
10. The last Truffula Seed