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Read Across America
http://www.nea.org/readacross/
March 2, 2009
 
Internet Resources
NEA - Resources and Activities - http://www.nea.org/grants/886.htm
 
 
 
 
Resources from TeachersFirst
 
7.  Dr. Seuss PowerPoint Presentation (up-date before using) - http://jc-schools.net/tutorials/PPT/dr-seuss.ppt
 
 
 
Activities/Lessons
 
1. Have a Dr. Seuss Character Contest! Have students draw a picture of their own Dr. Seuss character, name the character, and write a short poem or rhyme describing the character.
 
2. Startown has a Used Book Sale for 2 days. Donated children's books and movies are sold for 10 cents, 25 cents, 50 cents, or $1.00. Students also dress up as book characters on March 2nd.
 
Recommended Titles
 
In Search of Dr. Seuss (DVD), Turner Home Entertainment, 2003, is an excellent video on the life of Dr. Seuss, his creative process, and the inspirations for his stories. The movie has several of his stories performed musically, with great costumes and in different styles.
 

 
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