3/2 lorax

What was the land of the Lorax like before the Once-ler arrived? Did it seem like someplace you'd like to live? What parts of your own environment would you be sad to see go?

It was beautiful and peaceful and happy. Yes, I would have liked to live there. I would be sad to see the wildlife go, and the pretty sky.

What kind of person is the Once-ler? Why won't he listen to the Lorax? The Lorax says to the Once-ler, "You are crazy with greed." Why does the Lorax say that? Do you agree or disagree?

The Once-ler is greedy. HE won't listen because he wants money. The loraz says that because all the Once-ler wants is money. I agree with the lorax.

Why does the Lorax speak for the trees? Why is it important to speak up for others? Have you ever spoken up for someone else? Has someone else ever spoken up for you?

He knows what will happen to the trees. You need to stand up for people because it's the right thing to do. I have spoken up for people, but not many people have spoken up for me.

How does the Once-ler's Thneed business hurt the land of the Lorax? What happens to the Swomee-swans, the Brown Bar-ba-loots, and the Humming-fish? How could things have been different if the Once-ler listened to the Lorax?

He cuts down all the trees! All the animals have to leave because of the smog and the trees being gone. It could have been avoided.

What do you think the boy hearing the story will do with the Truffula seed that the Once-ler tosses to him? What would you do if you were the boy?

He will go plant a tree and take care of it. I would do that.

Do you think the Lorax and his friends will come back if new Truffula Trees grow? Where do you think they have been?

Yes! They will thank him, but they might have left for good.

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? Can one person make a difference? Can you? What are some things you can do to better your own environment?

 It means that the only way that things will get better is if someone cares. Yes, one person can make a difference, but not without challenge. Yes. I can plant trees!

How does the Once-ler feel about what his Thneed business did to the Lorax and friends?

He feels bad to see them go but is too selfish to care about anything but his business.

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? Yes, it gives more feeling to the mood of the story, and what things are going on in the plot.

Why is The Lorax called a cautionary tale?

It's warning us that things have consequences.