SEL & Writing Lesson~ Seuss-like Themes~ No Prep~ ELA Writing!~

A multiday lesson that teaches SEL lesson on acceptance and have students create their own Dr. Suess-like story!

In the end students will both understand how there is more to Dr. Seuss' stories that meet the eye. They will then write their own Seuss-like story about accepting yourself and others. A really engaging way to practice creative writing, SEL and right in time for the National Read Across America Week.

Day 1:

• Students read to find out how Dr. Seuss wrote about themes like acceptance and kindness
• Students read the Sneetches (read aloud link provided)
• Students discuss SEL topics with guided questions
• Students receive their writing prompt and review the rubric to understand expectations

Day 2:

• Students read an exemplar to further understand expectations
• Students complete pre-writing brainstorming graphic organizer
• Students write their story

Day 3:

• Students finish stories and share their stories
• Time permitting, students can draw illustrations of their story
• Students complete self-evaluation

Please Note:

• This lesson is highly adaptable! You don't have 3 days? Modify it to 1 or 2.
• Can be assigned digitally and completely independently (Great for Subs!)
• You can choose for some parts of lesson to be whole group for rich discussion
• Uses Google Apps (slides & forms)