Years 1 and 2 Dr Seuss ‘Letters from the Lorax’ Worksheets – KS1 Literacy Activity Pack

Use Dr Seuss’ timeless tale to teach environmental awareness through a literacy lens in Key Stage 1.

Eight teaching units are included, with supporting resources, each of which can be introduced to your class with a letter from the Lorax himself; and a bright wallchart will help you track and celebrate your progress and achievements.

By reading The Lorax, talking about thee book and taking part in these activities, children will:

• Respond critically and creatively to a picture book, using text and pictures to gather information, discuss ideas, make evidence based judgements and build on what they learn.
• Explore real-world problems through fiction, and appreciate the way stories can inspire action in real life.
• Develop in-role oracy skills, including speaking for an audience and interviewing a character.
• Forge a close relationship with local trees, learning about them through imaginative engagement, observation and cross-curricular discovery.
• Develop a greater understanding of why our environment needs help (and how to provide it).
• Be motivated and empowered to act, and understand the need to do so collectively.

This resource is part of the Effective Writing collection.
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• Letters from the Lorax - 1-6
• Teacher notes
• Resource sheet 1
• Resource sheet 2
• Wall chart