...most famous contemporary writers, is rarely recognized even though his work is well known throughout the world. He has won three Academy Awards and a Pulitzer Prize for his work but people only recognize him by his pseudonym, Dr. Seuss. The Cat in the Hat is a book is about a Cat that moves in on two unsuspecting Children on a rainy day. He creates a whirlwind of misbehavior that the kids are at first powerless to stop. After the cat invites his friends into the house, they trash the place and try to get the kids to join in with all the mischief. After the boy asserts himself and orders the fun-loving cat to hit the road; that is where the story ends. This book was Theodor’s third book, the first of the six that the Cat appears in. The Cat in the Hat was perhaps the defining book of his career. The book only has 236 “new-reader” words in its vocabulary. When Ted’s first wife died in 1967, he married his old friend which only influenced the production of his later books. Theodore wrote the book because he felt that there should be more entertaining and fun material for beginning readers. The entertaining tale with the tiny vocabulary shows that he had a great skill in writing. The Cat in the Hat is what I believe to be the start of the new genre. The book was a hit in 1957, and since then has sold more than 11 million copies and has been translated into more than 12 different languages. The books fun antics have become...
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...heodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Doctor Seuss was born on March 2, 1904, in Springfield Massachusetts into the loving household of father Theodore Robert Wiesel, a successful brewmaster, and Henrietta Seuss Geisel, an affectionate stay at home mother. The two passionate parents worked hard to manage their three children. Seuss had two admirable sisters named Marine, who was two years older, and Henrietta, who was three and a half years younger. At the young age of five, his younger sister Henrietta passed away of pneumonia since there were no cures at the time. This was a traumatic point for the Seuss family, as they had lost someone they loved. Seuss’s mother Henrietta would often chant soothing nursery rhymes remembered from her childhood...
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...Im going to talk about Dr Seuss. His real name is Theodor Seuss Geisel and he writes children books. Dr Seuss is an influence to little children to become an author. A lot of children learn rhyming, numbers and many other things from reading his books . His movies have a lot of impact on people too. Dr Seuss was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on March 2 1904. He graduated from school in 1921 and that was when he was thinking about being an author. So he started his career. Then he graduated college in 1925 and in 1927 he started his career. His first book was created in 1950 and that book was “If I Ran The Zoo”. Geisel left the city of Oxford without earning a degree of an author .Then he moved back to the united states to countinue his passion.He went to the colloge of where he started his first book and his first skit was published in 6 months at the collage...
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...Have you ever heard of Theodor Seuss Geisel? Well most people know him by Dr. Seuss. He is a very well known Children’s books author and has made some great books. He is such a good author that he should be able to have his own holiday. One reason he should have his known holiday is that he has written tons of books. He has written over sixty books. All together he’s sold over six hundred million copies. His books have also been translated into over twenty languages. Four of his books have also been made into full length movies! Another reason he should get his own holiday is that he is a very well known author. I mean who hasn’t heard of Dr. Seuss? His most popular books include The Cat in the Hat and Green Eggs and Ham. The Cat in the...
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...The Impact of Dr. Seuss on American Culture “Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing (Dr. Seuss).” When Theodor Seuss Geisel was born, life was not as easy as it is today. From war to civil rights movements, Seuss endured many influential american “battles”. Theodor Seuss Geisel grew up in a large German community where his family lived and worked. When Dr. Seuss was thirteen years old, The United States went to war with Germany which brought fear and anxiety to the Geisel’s hometown of Springfield, Massachusetts. During the war, art became a popular method used to depict war and more often to escape the hardships that americans both on and off the battlefield faced. Theodor Seuss Geisel gained inspiration...
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...Dr. Seuss is a very famous children's book author. He has written many books such as "Are You My Mother?", "Green Eggs and Ham", "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish", "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!", "And To Think I Saw It On MULBERRY STREET!" He even wrote the famous “If I Ran the…” books. There’s an endless amount I could go on forever but I would fill up my whole essay. This popular man has been very successful and has a gift of writing these amazing, entertaining books for all the children out in the world to read. He was born in 1904 on Howard Street in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was given the name Theodor Seuss Geisel but is now known as Dr. Seuss. His dad and grandfather were brew masters while he was growing up. His mother...
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...VCDD 290 Unit 1: Forms of Art Discussion Board Lisa McAlpine Art, much like beauty, is in the eyes of the beholder. Whether or not a piece may be considered “art” depends on how the viewer interprets the piece. For example, many do not find architecture or illustration to be “art”, because they are not traditional forms of art. They are perhaps the most unorthodox forms of art available. However, some find nontraditional forms of art more appealing due to the nonconventional nature of such pieces. Architecture is the most controversial art form, because many see it more as a science than an art form. However, there is a certain viewpoint that makes architecture artistic. Architecture is a visual art in the form of building, an art form that is larger than life, larger than the biggest sculpture. Architecture is not only art, but art that is not only visually appealing, but also has a useful purpose, unlike many other forms of art (ArchiteacherTM – Architecture and Aesthetics, 2002). There are a few timeless architectural pieces that have inspired the public for generations, and will continue for lifetimes to come. One such architectural masterpiece is the Roman Pantheon. The Roman Pantheon was constructed as a temple to the Romanian pagan gods, such as Diana (goddess of the Moon) and Apollo (God of the Sun) (Edkins, 1999). Though no one is completely sure when the Pantheon was built, brick stamps upon the side of the building suggest that the Pantheon was built between...
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...Dr. Seuss: Stories For All Ages Known primarily for his children’s books, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known to the public as Dr. Seuss, has become more than a renowned author throughout his lifetime. He has become an icon and still continues his legacy thereafter with a very well known name around the house. Using his creative imagination and his own personal life experiences in his stories, Dr. Seuss made it very attainable for both children and adults alike to become interested in his writings. Along with his love for writing to a children’s audience, Geisel was known for his political cartoons and advertising designs, as well as directing films. With his keen knack for reaching out to a wide array of viewers and readers, Dr. Seuss will forever remain a legend in the minds of both children and adults. Geisel had a talent, a talent unlike many, he had the ability to incorporate numerous intriguing ideas, rhymes and lessons into his stories and he knew how to precisely use this talent to catch the attention of his spectators. He once said, “I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living. It’s a way of looking at life through the wrong end of a telescope, which is what I do. And that enables you to laugh at life’s realities.” (Best Sayings from Theodore Seuss Geisel) Children have always been mesmerized at his stories because of how unreal they seem. The idea of places existing where there are unknown types of creatures...
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...Dr Seuss’s The Butter Battle Book, written about the butter side-up Yooks and the butter side-down Zooks, is just one of his greatest, well-known books. In The Butter Battle Book is the story of the back and forth conflict between the Zooks and Yooks trying to out do each other with inventions of machines. Throughout this book Dr Seuss uses his narrative elements like his rhymes of course, theme, and allusion to hook the reader and make it enjoyable to read. The way he uses these devices in a lot of his other popular books people know as Green Eggs and Ham or even The Cat in the Hat, is the reason people say he’s one of the best authors and in result makes him so successful. As everyone knows, Dr. Seuss is one of the best at writing...
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...The fluffy black tails really moves. A wired remote control with 3 buttons for different movement settings is attached to the tail. Get fun style that moves with you with these fierce cat ears headband. The fluffy black ears with pink middles really move. A button at the top activates the movement and the moving ears are also sound activated. Don't be a Grinch this Christmas and fill this bag with lots of goodies to share with family and friends. The large tote is decorate with a picture of the Grinch on both sides plus colorful ornaments and snowflakes with red lining and handles. The sides of the bag are decorated with a festive print with "Grinch greetings" written in colorful letters on the bottom. Show off your love of your favorite My Little Pony. Prance, dance or pretend to fly around like Twilight Sparkle with this colorful tail. The tail easily attaches to pants and has a blue band that can be worn around a belt loop...
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...Professor: Enc 1102; MWF 9:00am 4/8/10 Dr. Seuss Theodor Seuss Geisel, known by his friends and family as Ted and better know by the world as Dr. Seuss, was born on March 2, 1904 in Springfield, Massachusetts. He was born to Theodor Robert and Henrietta Seuss Geisel. His family was very financially successful until Prohibition and World War I halted their success. His father and grandfather were brew masters in the city and the threats of prohibition caused them some financial hardships. Despite the financial bump in the road, Ted and his sister Marnie had a very loving family and an enjoyable childhood. In Ted’s early years his mother would recite to him chants she made up at her job in a bakery during her youth. Dr. Seuss later gave credit to his mother “for the rhythms in which I write and the Urgency with which I do it.” (Morgan) After high school Ted attended Dartmouth College where he experienced the life of a typical college student. Through hard work he became the editor in chief of Jack-O-Lantern, the humor magazine sold by the college. Not long after earning this position he managed to lose it for partying a little too hard. He and his roommate were caught drinking with ten other students in their dorm room at the Randall House. This party violated the laws of prohibition and the policies of the school and was not taken well since the incident happened the night before Easter Sunday. Ted continued to write for the magazine despite losing his position as editor...
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..."The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you'll go." wrote Dr. Seuss. For me reading provided a way to escape, it also had its intricate moments as well. I first learned at a very early age that reading or being read to was more than just story time at school. It was the way that my teacher would read the stories that made me feel as through I was right there in the story she was telling. In first grade I fell in love with Dr. Seuss books. 'The Cat in The Hat' and 'Green Eggs and Ham'. For one, they was easy for a new reader to read and understand. The words was catchy because they all rhyme .Reading in elementary and middle school had me even more engrossed with reading. Some of my most...
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...York, 1988. This tactile book is a classic one about Winnie the Pooh. The touch and feel makes it very enjoyable for young children. When reading along with the story the reader can feel what the character is going through. Pooh’s Touch and Feel Visit is a perfectly illustrated book that goes right along with the story. This story is filled with humor and life lessons. Many young children will enjoy reading this book because it teaches them how to use their senses while reading. Berenstain, Stan and Jan. The Berenstain Bears: Old Hat, New Hat. New York: Random House Inc. 1970. This perceptual concept book is not only an entertaining book but it is also educational. Old Hat, New Hat is about how Small Bear is in search of a new hat to replace his old hat. However, the story does not turn out as one might predict. As the employees go through the trouble to help him find a new hat Small Bear ends up leaving with the same old hat he came with. This concept helps teach children that it is not always important to have new things but the old things in our lives should be more treasured. Falconer, Ian. Olivia and the Missing Toy. New York: New York, 2003. This childrens book is a wonderful book for young kids to read. While...
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...The 1900’s was a very eventful century. Franklin Roosevelt was elected president in 1932. There were tons of race riots until segregation became illegal in 1950. Alaska and Hawaii became states in 1959. The Korean War began in 1970 and did not end until 1973. The U.S. prohibited more than two presidential terms in the 22nd Amendment. Television had an impact on history, social events, and politics. A historical event that happened in the 1950s was the Great Smog of 1952, which was when a thick fog covered London for four days. Disneyland opened in 1955 and Dr. Seuss published The Cat in the Hat. Lego toy bricks were introduced in 1958. Hillary and Norgay climb Mount Everest. And in the 1950s, television was very popular. In 1951, colored...
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...Collaborate Learning Community: Parent Handbook EED # 470 Curriculum, Methods, and Assessment: Literacy and language Arts K-3 June 8, 2011 Read All About Us I Can Read! Reading Is Fun! Parents’ Literacy Handbook Why Reading to Your Child is Important? Books help children develop vital language skills. * Reading can open up new worlds and enrich children's lives. * Reading can enhance children’s social skills. * Reading can improve hand-eye coordination. * Reading can provide children with plenty of good, clean fun! * So reading really does matter after all! (Freedman, B, DeVito). WHAT’S BUZZING IN Technology? Parents can access Everyday Math and Reading assignments from home! Instructions are posted on the website….. WHAT’S BUZZING IN Technology? Parents can access Everyday Math and Reading assignments from home! Instructions are posted on the website….. From the Principal Corner Ways to Help Your Child Do Well in School * Read, Read, and Read! Take at least thirty minutes a day and read to your child every day. * Create an atmosphere conducive for reading. Give them support by helping them with their homework. * Make sure your child gets plenty of rest and a balance meal each day. Schedule regular check-ups. * Be a role model. Encourage them to be independent. Give your child responsibilities. * Choose a study time. Provide a place for them to study...
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