The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss Teacher & Student Guide by Heather Hall Developing Thinkers Research, Reason, Relate, Record PAHS... and Ponder Principled Academy Home School Visit my blog at: http://principledacademy.blogspot.com/ This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 1
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The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss Developed by Heather Hall PAHS... and Ponder Principled Academy Home School This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 3
The Definition of Literature Webster's 1828 Dictionary defines literature as: LIT'ERATURE, n. [L. literatura.] Learning; acquaintance with letters or books. Literature comprehends a knowledge of the ancient languages, denominated classical, history, grammar, rhetoric, logic, geography, &c. as well as of the sciences. A knowledge of the world and good breeding give luster to literature. You can use it for free at: http://1828.mshaffer.com/ Why is Studying Literature so Important? The purpose behind studying literature is to help reclaim the joys and riches of reading classics and to help readers become engaged in the writing of the author. The purpose behind these literature guides is to help readers hold up literature in light of Scripture to establish the Bible as the source to reason from. The Five Elements of a Classic: 1. Setting- this is the background of the story and it may include details such as the place, time, environment, climate, and society. 2. Characterization- these are the internal and external qualities of each individual in the story. 3. Plot- this is the sequence of events which lead to the conclusion. 4. Theme- this is the message, lesson or moral which the author is trying to convey. 5. Style- this is the way an author expresses his individuality in writing. How to Use This Literature Guide: 1. You may make multiple copies of the Setting, Character, Plot Theme Research, Reason, Relate, Record notebook pages for each chapter. Just have your child(ren) write the corresponding chapter on their notebook pages. 2. Mix it up how it works for you family! You may choose to have use all or some of the notebook pages. Use what suits your family best! This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 4
The Author Notebook Page The author is the person who writes the book. The Author's Name _ His Education His unique, individual signature. His Career Postal stamps were made in honor of Dr. His Writing Style His Artist Style How is his style similar to Mother Goose's? How is it different? _ This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 5
Setting- The Cat in the Hat Where does this story take place? _ Characters- look for descriptions of thoughts, actions, dress, etc. Internal (Inside) The Boy External (Outside) Internal (Inside) The Girl External (Outside) _ Characters Internal (Inside) The Fish External (Outside) _ This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 6
Internal (Inside) The Cat External (Outside) _ Internal (Inside) Thing One External (Outside) _ Internal (Inside) Thing Two External (Outside) _ This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 7
Plot- The Cat in the Hat The plot is a series of events which lead to a conclusion. Fill out this Chain Sequence Chart. What would you tell your mom? This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 8
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, " Romans 3:23 Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Literature Study Student's Name: Date: The Cat in the Hat Color the picture of The Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two. public domain coloring page: http://funandfreecoloringpages.blogspot.com/2011/05/cat-in-hat-coloring-pages-dr-seuss.html This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 9
"For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, " Romans 3:23 Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Literature Study Student's Name: Date: Color the picture of The Cat in the Hat and Thing One and Thing Two. public domain coloring page: http://funandfreecoloringpages.blogspot.com/2011/05/cat-in-hat-coloring-pages-dr-seuss.html This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 10
Theme: Trespassing Research, Reason, Relate, Record The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss Quote: "I know some new tricks,"..."i will show them to you. Your mother will not mind at all if I do." (Seuss, 1957, p.8) ~The Cat in the Hat Research: Research the definition of trespass in Webster's 1828 Dictionary: TRES'PASS, v.i. [L. trans, beyond, and passer, to pass.] 2. Research the Bible: Read Luke 17:3 and 4 Reason: How do you know that the Cat in the Hat was trespassing? Relate: Sally and her brother did not know what to say. What would you say or do if this happened to you? OR Draw a picture about it. Once you have recorded, file it in your notebook. This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 11
Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Literature Study Student's Name: Date: What Would I Say? Draw and color what you would say to your mother if it happened to you. Images are public domain. This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 12
Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Literature Study Student's Name: Date: What Would I Say? Write or narrate about what you would tell you mother if it happened to you. Images are public domain. This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 13
Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Literature Study Student's Name: Date: Draw and color what you would say to your mother if it happened to you. Images are public domain. This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 14
Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Literature Study Student's Name: Date: Write or narrate about what you would tell you mother if it happened to you. Images are public domain. This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 15
Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Literature Study Student's Name: Date: Draw and color what you would say to your mother if it happened to you. Images are public domain. This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 16
Dr. Seuss Cat in the Hat Literature Study Student's Name: Date: Write about what you would tell you mother if it happened to you. Images are public domain. This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 17
Cat in that Hat Discussion Topics: 1. The Cat in the Hat trespasses on Sally's family's property. What are other ways people can trespass? 2. Is the Cat in the Hat the only one who has ever trespassed in one way or another? What does Romans 3:23 say? 3. Does the Cat in the Hat show remorse? If so, how? 4. How are we to respond to others when they repent from trespassing against us? This lesson content is 2011 Heather Hall Page 18