Dr.

Seuss
Unit Lesson Plans
Week of March 16 through March 20 (2015)
Charity A.C. Smoot
Dr. Seuss Week
Grade Level(s): K-5
Subject: Reading

Cross Curricular Subjects: Math

Unit Time Frame: 5 day unit (Approx. 30 minutes each lesson)
Purpose: In recognition of Reading Across America, students will be exposed/introduced to
several Dr. Seuss texts. This Reading unit will not only help students to develop important
language skills, but they will also learn how to be imaginative, creative, and unique.
Student Skills/Goals:

By March 20, 2015, students will participate in turn-taking games/activities (board games, card
games, etc.) with at least (3-5 peers) by maintaining personal space (sitting in his/her chair or carpet
area, not grabbing or touching materials and game pieces of peer/s), following game rules and roles,

and focusing his/her attention (visually referencing the peer/s) for the duration of the game or
activity on (4/5) opportunities.

By March 20, 2015, students will accept a change in routine without displaying maladaptive
behavior (e.g., crying or refusing to participate) and will verbally request a break or adult assistance
if needed in (4) out of (5) opportunities.

By March 20, 2015, students will respond to his/her name and attentional instructions (e.g.
"look", "stop", "wait", "come back") across all environments by looking to the speaker and

complying with the command on (5/5) opportunities.

By March 20, 2015, students will independently engage in and maintain play in an unstructured
setting by interacting with peer group for at least (15) minutes and remaining on play topic on
(4/5) opportunities.

By March 20, 2015, when given (5-10) real-world problems involving multiplying a fraction by
a fraction, a fraction by a mixed number, or a mixed number by a mixed number, labeled fraction
strips and illustrated images of the real-world situations (e.g. picture of a fraction of a pizza pie
being shared with students to represent giving 1/4 of a pizza to 6 students = 1/4 x 6), students will

correctly solve (4 out of 5) problems by using equations, manipulatives, or visual models.

By March 20, 2015, when given (10) multiplication and (10) division word problems within 100
that are broken into (2) parts: a word problem with a picture that represents the numbers and a
number sentence with answers that match each problem, students will correctly match the word

problem to the number sentence and answer scoring (16/20) correct responses in (4 out of 5)
multiplication and division word problem activities.
Common Core Standard(s): (3rd, 4th, 5th grade)
CCSS.3.OA.3

Represent and solve problems involving multiplication and division

Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving
equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities, e.g., by using drawings and equations
with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem.
CCSS.5.NF.6

Apply and extend previous understandings of multiplication and division to multiply and
divide fractions. Solve real world problems involving multiplication of fractions and
mixed numbers, e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the
problem.
Safety Precautions for Lesson(s):

Review IEPs
Check for Food Allergies
Students should respect one anothers space and materials; treat others and their things as one
would like to be treated (no throwing, hitting or misuse of classroom supplies!)
Accommodations/ Modifications:

o Use clear, literal, language when talking to the student(s)

o Ensure social and verbal reinforcement is given when student(s) complete the activities
o Individualized assistance/guidance provided (if needed)

Day 1/ Opening:

Book- One fish, two fish, red fish, blue fish By: Dr. Seuss
Estimated Time: This is the first day of a five day unit/ Approx. 30 minutes

Engage (7 min): The teacher will begin the lesson by reading One fish, two fish, red fish, blue
fish By: Dr. Seuss
Grade

K-1

Activity

Materials

One Fish, Two o Rainbow Goldfish

Crackers
Fish... Handprint
fish craft
Construction paper
(Suggested color: blue
(ocean))

Procedure
(Approx. 25 mins.)
1) Use the paintbrush
to brush the
red/blue paint onto
the students hands

2) Carefully place the

students hands
Paint (red and blue are
onto the sheet of
required...other colors are
construction paper
optional)

Closure/
Assessment
Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

Use a bowl or paper plate to3) Optional: Repeat

with additional
pour paint into

colors (students

Paint brushes
o

Markers/Crayons

choice)

4) Give craft 5-10

minutes to dry
5)

Instruct students to
decorate their
picture (eyes, fins,
seaweed, etc.)

6) Once complete,
students are
allowed to eat their
goldfish snack!

2-3

1) Allow students to
Fish Graphing o Rainbow Goldfish
scatter their
Crackers
Multiplication
Use small paper cups to put
Goldfish Crackers
Activity
Goldfish Crackers into

Fish Graphing hand-out

(Suggested: 2 copies for
each student)

Pencils/Markers/
Crayons

onto their activity

sheet

Step 1- Group the

goldfish, according to
color, and write the
corresponding
number in the
appropriate box
Step 2- Use the
numbers to answer
the multiplication
questions/ Teacher
can give additional

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

problems if needed
Step 3-Check
answers

2) Once all students

papers have been
checked, they are
allowed to eat their
goldfish snack!

4-5

Fractions with Fisho Rainbow Goldfish

Sorting Activity
Crackers

1) Allow students to
scatter their
Goldfish Crackers
Use small paper cups to put
onto their activity
goldfish crackers into
sheet
Fractions with Fish
Step 1- Count the
hand-out (Suggested: 2
copies for each student)

Pencils/Markers/
Crayons

total number of fish.

Write the number.
Step 2-Group the
goldfish, according to
color, into the
appropriate fish
bowls
Step 3- Write the
numbers to show
how many of each
color
Step 4-Use the
numbers to complete
the fraction
questions/ Teacher
can give additional
problems if needed

2) Once all students

papers have been
checked, they are
allowed to eat their
goldfish snack!

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

Day 2:

Book- The Cat in the Hat By: Dr. Seuss

Estimated Time: This is the second day of a five day unit/ Approx. 30 minutes
Engage (7 min): The teacher will begin the lesson by reading The Cat in the Hat By: Dr.
Seuss
Grade

K-1

Activity

Materials

Procedure
(Approx. 25 mins.)

Patterning with theo LifeSavers Gummies 1)

Cat-N-the-Hat
Use a bowl or paper plate to
Lifesaver Pattern
place gummies on
Activity
2)
Hat cut-out pattern

Markers/Crayons

Scissors

Use the scissors to

cut-out the hat
pattern
Place the
LifeSavers
gummies in any
pattern onto the
hat

3) Once complete,
students are
allowed to eat their
gummy snack!
4) Suggested: Instruct

Closure/
Assessment
Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

students to use the

crayons/
markers to
color a
different
pattern on the
hat

2-3

Patterning with the o

Cat-N-the-Hat
Measuring Activity

LifeSavers Gummies
Use a bowl or paper plate to
place gummies on

*Timed
Activity*

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

Data Collection Sheet

(Measurements)

Metric Ruler
Timer

Step 1- Stack the

gummies, in a
pattern, on top of one
another (15 sec.)
Step 2-Measure the
length of your hat.
Step 3- Record your
measurement on the
data sheet.
Step 4- Teacherguided discussion on
which student had
the tallest/shortest
hat
*Repeat steps 1-4
two more times. Add
15 sec. each time
(e.g. Second time=30
sec.)

- Once all students

are complete, they
are allowed to eat
their gummy
snacks!

IEP Goals
checklist

4-5

Patterning with the o LifeSavers Gummies

Cat-N-the-Hat
Use a bowl or paper plate to
Measuring Activity

*Timed
Activity*

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

place gummies on

Data Collection Sheet

(Measurements)

Metric Ruler
Timer

Step 1- Stack the

gummies, in a
pattern, on top of one
another (15 sec.)
Step 2-Measure the
length of your hat.
Step 3- Record your
measurement on the
data sheet.
Step 4- Teacherguided discussion on
which student had
the tallest/shortest
hat
*Repeat steps 1-4
two more times. Add
15 sec. each time
(e.g. Second time=30
sec.)

- Once all students

are complete, they
are allowed to eat
their gummy
snacks!
*Suggested: Since
these students are
in a higher-grade
level, differentiate
the activity, Step 3,
by allowing
students to convert
their
measurements b/t
inches and
centimeters (e.g. 3
inches=7.62
centimeters)

IEP Goals
checklist

Day 3:

Book- The Lorax By: Dr. Seuss

Estimated Time: This is the third day of a five day unit/ Approx. 30 minutes
Engage (7 min): The teacher will begin the lesson by reading The Lorax By: Dr. Seuss
Grade

K-1

Activity

Materials

o Twix candy bars

Truffula Tree Treats
Cotton Candy
Cupcakes
Icing

Procedure
(Approx. 25 mins.)
1) Remove two
handfuls of cotton
candy from the bag
o

Place the cotton

candy on the plate

2) Use the spoon to

Closure/
Assessment
Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

Paper Plates/Spoons/

remove icing from

the container

Napkins
o

Place the icing on the

plate

3) Using your hands,

place the icing
around the top of
the Twix candy bar
4) Stick pieces of
cotton candy onto
the icing
5) Position the
Truffula Tree
into the center of
the cupcake
Repeat steps 1-5
a second time

6)

2-3

Truffula Tree Treatso Twix candy bars

Cotton Candy
Cupcakes
Icing
Paper Plates/Spoons/
Napkins

Once complete,
students are
allowed to eat their
treat!

1) Remove two
handfuls of cotton
candy from the bag
o Place the cotton
candy on the plate

2) Use the spoon to

remove icing from
the container
o Place the icing on the
plate

3) Using your hands,

place the icing
around the top of
the Twix candy bar
4) Stick pieces of
cotton candy onto
the icing
5) Position the
Truffula Tree
into the center of
the cupcake
Repeat steps 1-5

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

a second time

6) Once complete,
students are
allowed to eat their
treat!

4-5

Truffula Tree Treatso Twix candy bars

Cotton Candy
Cupcakes

1) Remove two
handfuls of cotton
candy from the bag
o

Icing
o

Paper Plates/Spoons/
Napkins

Place the cotton

candy on the plate

2) Use the spoon to

remove icing from
the container
o

Place the icing on the

plate

3) Using your hands,

place the icing
around the top of
the Twix candy bar
4) Stick pieces of
cotton candy onto
the icing
5) Position the
Truffula Tree
into the center of
the cupcake
Repeat steps 1-5
a second time

6) Once complete,
students are
allowed to eat their
treat!

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

Day 4:

Book- Hop on Pop By: Dr. Seuss

Estimated Time: This is the fourth day of a five day unit/ Approx. 30 minutes
Engage (7 min): The teacher will begin the lesson by reading Hop on Pop By: Dr. Seuss
Grade

Activity

K-1

Hop On Pop
Hopscotch

Materials
o

Procedure
(Approx. 25 mins.)

1) Spread the
Alphabet Letter
Flashcards (2-3 copies of
flashcards around
each letter)
on the classroom
floor
Popcorn
2) Call out different
Pop/Soda
letters of the
alphabet
Paper Plates/Bowls
o

For example: Hop

on A, Hop on Z

Students are to:

Listen to the letters
that are being called
out and hop onto
that letter

3) Once complete,
students are
allowed to eat their
popcorn snack and

Closure/
Assessment
Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

drink their pop!

2-3

Hop On Pop
Hopscotch

Rhyming Words
1) Spread the
flashcards around
Flashcards(2-3 copies of
each word)
on the classroom
Popcorn
floor
Pop/Soda
2) Call out different
Paper Plates/Bowls
words from the
stack
o For example: Hop,

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

Ball

Students are to:

Listen to the words

that are being called
out and hop onto
the word that it
rhymes with
For example: The
teacher calls out the
word cat, therefore,
the student should hop
on the word hat

3) Once complete,
students are
allowed to eat their
popcorn snack and
drink their pop!

4-5

Hop On Pop
Hopscotch

Chalk*outside activity*
Popcorn
Pop/Soda

Paper Plates/Bowls

1) Students are to use

the chalk to draw
their own
Hopscotch Game,
using multiples of
3 (end number is 30)
o

(e.g., 1 block=3, 2
blocks=6 and 9, etc.)

2) When students
have made it to the
number 30, they
are required to

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

play the game

3) Once complete,
students are
allowed to eat their
popcorn snack and
drink their pop!

Day 5/Closing:

Book- Go, Dog. Go! By: P.D. Eastman

Estimated Time: This is the last day of a five day unit/ Approx. 30 minutes
Engage (7 min): The teacher will begin the lesson by reading Go, Dog. Go! By: P.D. Eastman
Grade

Activity

K-1

Hot-dog
Celebration

Materials
o

Puppy Dog created

party hats
Hot-dogs
Buns
Chips
Soda/Juice
Condiments (Ketchup,
mustard, etc)

Paper Plates/Napkins

Procedure
(Approx. 25 mins.)
*Object of the
game: Get to the
Hotdog Party!
1) Establish a
starting point
and a finishing
point
2) The teacher will
act as the
stoplight

3) When he/she says

Green-light, the
*Knowledge of Redstudents are to
light, Green-light
move towards the
game*
stoplight
4) When he/she says
Red-light, the
students are to stop

Closure/
Assessment
Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

in their tracks
o

If a student is caught
moving on the redlight, that student is
required to go back to
the starting line

5) Once each student

has reached the
finish line, they are
allowed to
participate in the
hotdog party!

2-3

Hot-dog Celebrationo Puppy Dog created

party hats
Hot-dogs
Buns
Chips
Soda/Juice
Condiments (Ketchup,
o

*Object of the
game: Get to the
Hotdog Party!

1) Establish a
starting point
and a finishing
mustard, etc)
point
Paper Plates/Napkins
2) The teacher will
*Knowledge of Red- choose one student
to act as the
light, Green-light
stoplight
game*
3) When the student
says Green-light,
the other students
are to move
towards the
stoplight
4) When the student
says Red-light,
the other students
are to stop in their
tracks
o If a student is caught
moving on the redlight, that student is
required to go back to
the starting line

5) Once each student

has reached the
finish line, they are
allowed to
participate in the
hotdog party!

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

4-5

Hot-dog Celebrationo Puppy Dog created

*Object of the
game: Get to the
Hotdog Party!

party hats
Hot-dogs
Buns
Chips
Soda/Juice

1) Establish a
starting point
and a finishing
point

2) The teacher will

choose one student
mustard, etc)
to act as the
Paper Plates/Napkins
stoplight
Condiments (Ketchup,

*Knowledge of Red-3) When the student

light, Green-light
says Green-light,
game*
the other students
are to move
towards the
stoplight
4) When the student
says Red-light,
the other students
are to stop in their
tracks
o

If a student is caught
moving on the redlight, that student is
required to go back to
the starting line

1) Once each student

has reached the
finish line, they are
allowed to
participate in the
hotdog party!

Data Collection
Sheet (Teacher
Created)

IEP Goals
checklist

Additional Activities/Changes made during the week

Monday

Wing It/Unable to print off worksheets

Didnt Realize Dr. Seuss Books were that lengthy! / Look through book and choose pages to read
Students became irritable
Students lacked attention
Know your students!
Some students dislike getting their hands messy
Time was wasted
All colors were not used, as planned
Good thing to over-plan and have back-up activities
Older students wanted to paint also
Modify assignment (Have older students to paint an ocean scenery that also includes the different types of fish)

Tuesday

Use Skewer Sticks

Holds LifeSaver Gummies in place/Gives it more length
Younger students : Design a red and white hat, similar to the Cat in the Hats hat
Suggestion: Print out a hat template that students can cut out and color
Older students : Cut and Color a red and white hat and bowtie. Paste both items onto a circle, which students

are to design in the resemblance of themselves

Suggestion: Print out a hat, bowtie, and circle template that students can cut out and color

Wednesday

Make all activities outside activities

Change 4th and 5th grade activities

Instead of playing hopscotch using multiples of 3, call out a list of words and have students to respond with a

rhyming word
Students are to only hop inside the box if their word rhymes with the word called out by the teacher
Understand that some students may need further assistance, no matter how simple the activity may be

Thursday

Include the Lorax movie for students to watch

Include other activities for students to do
Color and design a Lorax mustache
Have older students to complete a writing activity, stating how they can save the trees and/or make the
Earth a better place * Overall Message in the Lorax Movie/Book*

Friday

Make dog styled party hats

Suggestion: Pre-cut the materials needed
Have a Scavenger Hunt
Print off doggy bone templates and dog templates
Bones will be used as scavenger hunt clues
Dogs will be placed/hidden around the school
Students are to use the clues to search for the many dogs. These dogs will lead to the big Finale, which is the
Hot-dog Party!