BY: TERRA CUMMINGS The Life and Works Of Dr. Seuss Click Here to Begin

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“Oh. The places you’ll go! There is fun to be done! There are points to be scored. There are games to be won.” -Oh. The Places You’ll Go By: Dr. Seuss

Main Menu - THE LIFE OF DR. SEUSS -CHILDHOOD -ADULT LIFE -WRITING CAREER - DR. SEUSS BOOKS -THE CAT IN THE HAT -GREEN EGGS AND HAM -HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS -OTHERS - RANDOM FACTS - REVIEW QUESTIONS -FINAL QUIZ

The Life of Dr. Seuss aka Theodor Seuss Geisel Click on any of the icons to Continue Childhood Adult LifeWriting Career

Childhood -Theodor Seuss Geisel was born March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts -Theodor’s middle name and his mother’s maiden name are the same! His middle name was Seuss. -Did you know he named one of his books about the street he grew up on?! It was called Mulberry Street. -He left Springfield as a teenage to attend Dartmouth College

Adult Life -To Please his father, Theodor studied English at Oxford University in England after Dartmouth College -His first wife’s name was Helen. -They met at school -His wife was also became a children’s author and book editor -After returning to the U.S. Ted began to pursue a career as a cartoonist! -He created advertising campaigns for Standard Oil for 15 years.

Writing Career -Theodor’s Mother, Henetta Seuss Geisel, often got her children to go to bed by reciting rhymes! -Because of this Ted thought it was because of his mother that he had the ability and desire to rhyme. -Theodor started using the pen name Dr. Seuss after getting kicked off the Dartmouth College literary humor magazine

Writing Career Continued - And to Think I saw it on Mulberry Street, Dr. Seuss’ first published book, required a great degree of persistence – it was rejected 27 times -With the release of The Cat in the Hat, Dr. Seuss became a definitive children’s book author and illustrator

Dr. Seuss Books Click on a book to continue.

The Cat in the Hat -Defined Dr. Seuss’ Career -This book only had 225 words in it! -Dr. Seuss didn’t become a household name until The Cat in the Hat in In 2003, The Cat in the Hat the movie came out.

Green Eggs and Ham -One of Dr. Seuss’ best selling books -It was first published on In 2001 it was the 4 th bestselling English language children’s book of all time! Wow! -Did you know he only uses 50 different words in this book?!

How the Grinch Stole Christmas -Published on November 24, The television animated movie special come out in The feature film starring Jim Carrey came out in The book and movie give the overall lesson that Christmas is too commercialized.

Other Dr. Seuss Books -And to Think That I saw It On Mulberry Street was inspired by a boat ride from Europe -Oh. The Places You’ll Go! Published on January 22, 1990, was the last book Dr. Seuss published before his death -Great Day for Up was the only book published under Dr. Seuss’ real name Theodor Geisel -You’re Only Old Once, released on Dr. Seuss’ 82 nd birthday is a picture book for adults.

Random Facts -When he died Theodor Seuss Geisel had written and illustrated children’s books. -Did you know his books are translated into 15 different language?! -And million copies have been sold! -Dr. Seuss has gotten two Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, a Reobody Award and the Pulitzer Prize..WOW!

Review Questions

Review Question # 1 What book is this character from? A) Green Eggs and Ham B) How the Grinch Stole Christmas C) The Cat in the Hat

Correct Good Job! You Got It!

Incorrect Oh No! Please Try Again.

Review Questions # 2 What was Theodor Geisel’s middle Name? A) Bob B) George C) Seuss

Correct Good Job! You’re Doing Great!

Incorrect Hint: What is Theodor’s pen name? Please Try Again

Review Question # 3 Where did Theodor meet his first wife? A) School B) Work C) At Home

Correct Great Job! He met his first wife at Oxford University.

Incorrect Please Try Again You can do it!

Review Question # 4 What was the last book Dr. Seuss wrote before he died? A) Green Eggs and Ham B) Horton Hears a Who C) Oh. The Places You’ll Go

Correct Good Job! You Got It!

Incorrect Please Try Again!

Review Question # 5 Which one of Dr. Seuss’ books is a picture book for adults? A) You’re Only Old Once B) Oh. The Places You’ll Go C) ABC Book

Correct Good Job! You got another one right!

Incorrect Hint: Remember adults are old! Please try again!

“Be who you are and say what you want, because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.”

Final Quiz Are you ready?!

Question # 1 What is Dr. Seuss’ real name? A) George Seuss Geisel B) Theodor Seuss Geisel C) Robert Seuss Geisel

Correct Good Job! Dr. Seuss’ real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel. Keep it up!

Incorrect Hint: His nickname was Theo Please Try Again!

Question # 2 In what state was Theodor Seuss Geisel born? A) Massachusetts B) Virginia C) Maryland

Correct Keep up the good work! Theodor was born in Springfield Massachusetts on March 2, Go on to the next question.

Incorrect You can do it! Hint: The abbreviation for this state is Mass.

Question # 3 What college did Theodor attend? A) Ivy Tech B) Purdue University C) Dartmouth College

Correct You got it right! Theodor went to Dartmouth after he left his hometown, Springfield.

Incorrect Hint: He didn’t go to Ivy Tech Give it another shot!

Question # 4 Why did Theo go to Oxford University? A) To please his mother B) To please his father C) Because he wanted to

Correct You’re doing great! He did go to Oxford to please his father

Incorrect Try and remember what you read! Hint: Father knows best.

Question # 5 What was Theodor’s first wife’s occupation or job? A) Children’s Doctor B) Dentist C) Children’s author and editor

Correct You got it right! Good Job! Theo’s wife, Helen, had the same job as Theo.

Incorrect You can do it! Just think! Hint: Theo’s wife had the same job as her husband

Question # 6 Who did Theodor credit his abilities and desire to rhyme to? A) Mother B) Father C) Friends

Correct Woohooo! Good job! Theodor credited his mother for his ability and desire to rhyme.

Incorrect Give it another try! Hint: She often soothed her children to sleep by reciting rhymes

Question # 7 How many times was Dr. Seuss’ first book rejected? A) 5 B) 27 C) 10

Correct Good Job! You’re Awesome!

Incorrect Sorry. Please try again! Hint: It’s more than 5

Question # 8 What book made Dr. Seuss a household name? A) Oh. The Places You’ll Go B) There’s a Wocket in My Pocket C) The Cat in the Hat

Correct Good Job! The Cat in the Hat defined Dr. Seuss Career.

Incorrect Please Try Again!

Question # 9 What book was the 4 th bestselling English language children’s book of all time? A) Oh. The Places You’ll go B) Green Eggs and Ham C) Fox in Sox

Correct You’re Doing Great!

Incorrect You can do it! Please try again!

Question # 10 What was the last book Dr. Seuss published before his death? A) Oh. The Places You’ll Go B) How the Grinch Stole Christmas C) There’s a Wocket in My Pocket

Correct Good Job!! You’re Awesome!

Incorrect Please try again!

Lessons Learned Now you should be able to answer basic questions about the life and books of Dr. Seuss. Good Job!!

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