Name _____________________________________________

Honors EES- Mr. Dillman

Date ___________
Period _________

The Lorax
Choose two of the following questions to reflect upon and write about on your Forestry Page underneath the
heading I Speak for the Trees!
1.

How could the Once-ler have managed his company to protect natural resources and not run out of trees to manufacture Thneeds? Is it
necessary to protect all the trees from axes that hack? the once-ler should have replanted the trees and slow down production.

2.

What did the Once-ler mean by UNLESS? What responsibility does he seem to think someone like you needs to take? What kind of things
can we do today to ensure that trees will be available for all different purposes in the future?
There could be a chance. A chance to change what happened to save the trees.

3.

Compare the Once-lers attitude toward the environment at the beginning of the story with his attitude at the end.
The Once-ler didnt care about the environment then at the end he told someone to care for the trees.

4.

The Once-ler explains his actions by saying If I didnt do it, someone else would. Is this a good excuse for doing what he did? And why?
This is a capitalism ploy and really isnt good of an excuse depending on what must go to progress.

5.

The Lorax says he speaks for the trees. What does this mean to you? What is the Loraxs attitude at the end of the story?
The lorax is nature and he is trying to protect nature from humanity. He eventually leaves knowing he failed.

6. What seems to be Dr. Seuss purpose in writing this fable? (A fable is a fictional story that teaches a lesson.)
The lesson is to take care of the world

On the same page.. write either an alternative ending to the Lorax or a sequel to the Lorax
Write a alternative ending to the Lorax with a more positive outcome for the Truffula tree and ecosystem
Or
Write a sequel to the Lorax that might explain how the Truffula tree made a comeback through replanting and proper forest management while still
being used to make Thneeds.
Once the trees are replanted and fully grown. Think before cutting, chopping, and taking the trees. The trees give us life and our needs. We can come
with a way to make it mutual. Care for the trees and car for the life. Select those truffula trees that are fit for harvest and leave those that are too
young or are too old. The lorax will come and care again for the Trees.