This webquest guides students in grades 3-5 to create their own book inspired by Dr. Seuss' style of rhyming words. Students will listen to an audio of "The Cat in the Hat", play an online rhyming game, and collect rhyming words to include in their book. They will then write and illustrate a 6+ page story using the rhyming words. The finished book will include a title page, about the author page, and illustrated story pages. A rubric is provided to evaluate students on their use of rhyming words, book construction, storyline details, and illustrations. The goal is for students to learn about rhyming words and writing in Dr. Seuss' style.

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Dr. Seuss WebQuest
Welcome!
Welcome: Dr. Seuss
Description: Students will put on their Cat Hats to learn about Dr. Seuss and
his whimsical writing and will publish their own Seuss-worthy book. (Complete
with Rhyming!)
Grade Level: 3-5
Curriculum: English Language Arts/Reading
Keywords: Dr, Seuss, Poetry, Reading, English, Cat in the Hat
Author(s): Chelsea Stephens
Introduction
Have you ever heard of the Cat in the Hat? He was a rather fun fellow. In fact, he
showed kid how to have loads of fun! (With a little help from Thing 1 and Thing 2 of
course.) If you’re all about having fun, then you’ll love this webquest where you get to
create your own Seuss inspired book. Gee, you’ll even have fun with finding words that
rhyme! Are you ready for a good time?
Task
Today, you will learn how some words sound similar at the end and how Dr. Seuss used
them to make wonderful children’s books. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to
write your very own book using the words you learned that rhyme.
Process
Phase 1: Click on the link and listen to “The Cat in the Hat” by Dr. Seuss.
http://youtu.be/scON9BThgZk
Phase 2: Now that you are on a computer, you can use this link:
http://www.ezschool.com/playgame/Games:_English/Common_Words/Rhyming_Words/
Click_the_word_that_rhymes_with_the_word_shown_in_the_picture/Multiple_Choice/L
evel_1 Click or type this link into the search bar.
This fun little learning game will help you identify some common words that rhyme.
Complete the game.

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Phase 3: Now write on a sheet of paper pair or groups of words that rhyme with each
other. Keep these in mind as you will want to use them in your story. Ask you friends
around you if they can think of any words that rhyme that you may not have. Also take
this time to makeup some creative words. Dr. Seuss loved doing this, but just make sure
that you give a meaning or definition for the words you make up.
Evaluation
Now that you have a lot of words to work with, create a story about any thing of your
choosing by using the blank books provided! Make sure the words at the end of each
sentence rhyme though. If you use one of your made up words, create a glossary in the
back that lists the definitions of these words so others readers can understand your book.
Provide illustrations to g along with the text on the page. Include a TITLE PAGE,
ABOUT THE AUTHOR PAGE, and ATLEAST 6 PAGES of story.
Rubric
Evaluation Rubric
Very Little
Understandig
Small
Understanding
Good
Understanding
Strong
Understanding
Score Update
Word
Rhyming
Student does not
use words that
rhyme.
Student uses some
words that rhyme.
Student uses
almost all words
that rhyme
Student uses all
words that rhyme.
10 Points
Possible
Update
Book
Construction
Book does not
include title,
About the
Author, or
minimum of 6
pages.
Book includes 1
of 3 of the
previous.
Book includes 2
of 3 from the
previous.
Book includes all
3 of the previous.
5 Points
Possible
Update
Storyline Story has a main
character and
setting.
Story has one of
the previous
elements, but not
the other.
Story has both
elements, but
lacks details.
Story has both
elements and
gives a lot of
details.
5 Points
Possible
Update
Illustrations No illustrations
provided.
Very little
illustrations
provided.
One illustration
per page, but
lacks neatness.
One or more
illustrations per
page and is very
neat.
5 Points
Possible.

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Conclusion
You are now a published author and illustrator just like Dr. Seuss! He would be so
proud! Now share your book with friends and family and continue finding words that
rhyme and writing. If you like “The Cat in the Hat” I have listed some other books of his
below. You can check any of these out from a library at the school or a public one.
The Lorax
How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Green Eggs and Ham
Teacher Page
This webquest is all about introducing children to word rhyming and writing in the proper
form. I suggest making sure that all kids can write properly, mechanically and otherwise,
before taking on this assignment.
CSO’s
RLA.O.3.2.3 compose a written composition using the five-step writing process:
· pre-write
· draft
· revise
· edit
· publish
RLA.O.3.3.3 create an age appropriate media literacy product that reflects understanding of
format and characteristics.
RLA.O.4.1.11
distinguish between the ways in which language is used in literary texts:
· simile
· metaphor
· idioms
· analogies
· puns
Credits

4. Chelsea Stephens Word WebQuest- CI350 11/17/14
Dr. Seuss
The Cat in the Hat