The Lorax Readers' Theater
Sat, Mar 26, 2016 3:00 PM
The Lorax
I think that this lesson is a great way to introduce the topic of sustainable development, especially to young children. I agree with the authors that it is extremely important to integrate literature into the science classroom. In self-contained primary classrooms, a certain portion of the day has to be set aside for math and a certain portion for language arts, leaving little to no time for science or social studies. Therefore, it is critical that teachers find a way to integrate science into the language arts lessons. This is a great way to do that. Throughout this lesson, each activity addresses language arts standards, from Reader’s Theater to comprehending the meaning of the story. Also, it introduces sustainable development to students in a way that does not seem overwhelming or foreign. I think that students, especially young students, have a dislike and fear of textbooks as a whole. I feel that textbooks can be a little dry and uninteresting to students, so it is our job as teachers to find alternative ways of engaging students. I think this lesson is an excellent way to engage student interest. I feel that anytime you can address multiple standards while peaking student interest and engagement, you have a win-win situation. This lesson does that, covering multiple language arts standards and multiple science standards as well.