The Lorax

The Lorax by Dr Seuss is a classic tale of environmental destruction and greed with the lovable Lorax saving the Truffula Forest. The Once-ler (narrator of the book) tells the story himself. Long ago the enterprising villain finds hims self in a place filled with the wondrous Truffula Trees. Bewitched by the beauty of the Truffula tree tufts he greedily chops them down to produce Thneeds. As the Truffula trees disappear and the denizens leave, the Lorax (who speaks for the trees as "the trees have no tongues) warns the Once-ler however he doesnt listen. The Lorax leaves, leaving only a rock engraved "UNLESS".

DR Seuss teachs the reader that we shouldn't fool around with mother nature, however not all hope is lost as the Once-ler has a single Truffula seed. The fate of the Truffula trees rests in the hands of a child, who is the last chance for a clean, green future.

Dr Seuss has written a wonderful book which uses a range of narrative techniques including alliteration, rhyme and rhythm. The use of imagery is also key to this book and is something that students can explore further as well as the underlying themes of greed and the environmental impact that the Once-ler choses to go down.

The Lorax can be used by students of all ages as it can be adapted to fit students ability and level of understanding on the main themes Dr Seuss is trying to get across. Students could definately explore The Lorax, and integrate the book into science.