The Sneetches by Dr. Seuss
Lesson plans and other teaching materials
The simulation exercise included here can help children understand the emotional impact of unfair practices. The follow-up activity on discrimination helps ensure that students understand that the goal is to change those practices, not the characteristics that make us different from one another.
Students identify whether the two Sneetches are alike or different. Printable, one page, Adobe Reader required.
Summary and 3 sets of discussion questions based on themes in the story.
Students write about their favorite picnic or outdoor party. One-page printable; Adobe Reader required.
At the end of the lesson the student will be able to articulate a beginning knowledge of diversity and stereotype.
The student will read six phonograms and as a class verbally define each using the print and illustrations in The Sneetches. The student will demonstrate his or her understanding of phonograms by creating additional words with the same rhyme (for instance -all, -ear,-and -art).
Students identify the Sneetch that's different. Printable, one page, Adobe Reader and color printer required.
Summary, reading, discussion, listening, and writing activities.