Picture Book - Week 9 - Discussion Questions

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1. Do you think the Lorax and his friends will come back if new Truffula Trees grow?
2. Where do you think they have been?
3. The Once-ler says, "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." What does the Once-ler mean?
4. Can one person make a difference? Can you?
5. What are some things you can do to better your own environment?
6. How does the Once-ler feel about what his Thneed business did to the Lorax and friends?
7. Dr. Seuss used bright colors on some pages of the book and dull colors on others. Did you notice this? Why do you think he did that?
8. What do you think the message of the story is for the reader?
9. Give the book a rating and say why you chose that rating.

    1 - I didn't enjoy this book at all.

    2 - This book was OK but I wouldn't tell anyone else about it.

    3 - This book was good. I might tell someone else about it.

    4 - This book was great. I would share it with my friends.

    5 - This book was awesome and I think everyone should read it!