The Lorax

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Daily Agenda

1. Bellringer 2. Read the Lorax and look for literary devices/elements as well as genre characteristics 3. Watch the Lorax and analyse the differences between animation and text 4. Extended constructed response

Dystopian Characteristics Review

Dystopian Literature doesn't always have to be dark

Appears to be perfect, but isn't (something is always a little off) Everything is controlled by one or more forces: corporate, beurocratic, technological, religion/philosophical Survellience 24/7/365 - this can be using computers, cameras, or people No free thought is allowed, freedom is restricted

Dystopian literature sometimes can be set post-apocalyptic

Bellringer: Think of the dystopian characters that we've talked about. Describe what a dystopian society might look like to you.

Dystopian Content in "The Lorax"

We will read the Lorax together and you will notate any dystopian content that you find on your worksheet.

How do these elements contribute to the overall feeling of a dystopian society in the story?

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...Even if you’ll explain it verbally

That way you’ll hold your audience’s attention.

Include the answer on your paper

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Think about the different elements you found when we read through the story. When you read the story, think about the society as a whole, not just individual parts.

Discuss your answer to the question and find some similarities between your answer and the people around you.

Share your answer with the class. Notate any similarities that are present.

We are going to watch the Lorax. While we watch, you should answer the following question on your paper: Consider the message that Dr. Seuss is conveying about environmental conservation and its relevance to our real-world environmental challenges.

"The Lorax" (1972)

A great essay can include...

Essay

• Introduction paragraph that includes a thesis (20 points)
• Body paragraph(s) that include substantial Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning (30 points)
• Conclusion (10 points)
• Proper capitalization and punctuation (40 points)

Write a short essay (MLA format, Times New Roman, 12 pt. font, double-spaced, no more than 2 pages) reflecting on 2-3 dystopian elements you identified in "The Lorax" and how these elements contribute to the story's overall message about environmental responsibility.