The Sneetches
By Dr. Seuss
Celebrating Differences, Respect,
12 min without interruption [But abridgeable.]
12-15 min with discussion prompts throughout/after
Kindergarten through Third grade.
This is a widely known book, which works to both your advantage and disadvantage. The book is a not-so-subtle analogy for discrimination, and your older students will likely pick up on that. This said, it is encompassing - if a bit drawn out for younger grades (you might want to shorten the beginning/machine montage part.) Although this book does celebrate differences - the bottomline of the message is to respect one another regardless of whatever differences you think you have - or you have been told you have.
Celebrating Differences, Respect,
12 min without interruption [But abridgeable.]
12-15 min with discussion prompts throughout/after
Kindergarten through Third grade.
This is a widely known book, which works to both your advantage and disadvantage. The book is a not-so-subtle analogy for discrimination, and your older students will likely pick up on that. This said, it is encompassing - if a bit drawn out for younger grades (you might want to shorten the beginning/machine montage part.) Although this book does celebrate differences - the bottomline of the message is to respect one another regardless of whatever differences you think you have - or you have been told you have.
Scroll Down for Description and Debriefing Guide.
A link to a great philosophy site covering the book: www.teachingchildrenphilosophy.org/BookModule/TheSneetches.
The above link leads to a page which contains a debriefing guide.
Debrief Ideas:
The above link leads to a page which contains a debriefing guide.
Debrief Ideas:
- Why did the Star-bellied Sneetches think they were better?
- Why did the other Sneetches want stars?
- Why were the Sneetches able to get along in the end?
- [Older students] Was the man with the machine trying to help the Sneetches? [He wasn't. But he did anyway.]
- [Older students] How does this happen in real life?
- What would you say if you were one of the Sneetches?