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"The Lorax" Environmental Debate Activity

The document describes an activity based on the Dr. Seuss book "The Lorax" where students will take on the roles of either the Onceler or the Lorax to debate different sides of the environmental issues portrayed in the story. As part of the activity, the Oncelers and Loraxes will separately develop arguments to defend their assigned positions and then present them to a panel of judges. The activity aims to discuss whether the story remains relevant today and its contributions to environmental awareness over the years through engaging characters and storytelling.

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"The Lorax" Environmental Debate Activity

The document describes an activity based on the Dr. Seuss book "The Lorax" where students will take on the roles of either the Onceler or the Lorax to debate different sides of the environmental issues portrayed in the story. As part of the activity, the Oncelers and Loraxes will separately develop arguments to defend their assigned positions and then present them to a panel of judges. The activity aims to discuss whether the story remains relevant today and its contributions to environmental awareness over the years through engaging characters and storytelling.

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TALISAY CITY SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL

Poblacion Talisay City, Cebu


Activity 1.1
“THE LORAX” by Dr. Seuss

Name:___________________________________Gr.&Sec.:________________

In this animated story from the 1970’s, Dr. Seuss uses fictional
characters called the “Oncelers” and the “Lorax” to portray different sides of the
environmental situation of that time. A little boy is the main character and he is told the story
as a flashback.

You will work with a partner for this activity. One of you will take the
Onceler position and the other will be the Lorax. I would like you both to come up with an
argument as to why your side of the issue is the correct one. You will need to list as many
arguments as you can to defend your position. Try to use any information that you have
learned about the history of the environmental movement and the current state of the
environment today. All of the Oncelers will get together and the Loraxes will do the same. You
will then present your arguments to a panel of judges at the end of this activity and they will
vote on which position wins.

Questions:
1) Is the story really relevant today? Why or why not?

2) Do you think that this story has made a positive contribution over the years?
Please give an example.

3) Have you ever read, seen, or heard about this story?


Explain.

4) If you have kids some day, would you read them this story?
Why or why not?

5) Which character (if any) is given better treatment by Dr. Seuss?


Give an example.

Is this “fair”? Why or why not?

6) What is the message at the very end of the story?

What does it mean?

Why do you think Dr.Seuss ended it this way?

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