Racism in Dr. Seuss Books
That's News to Me
Low Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 9–12
In this digital-only lesson featuring modified content from The Washington Post, students read about the discontinuation of several of Dr. Seuss's children's books due to racist imagery. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions.
Focus
current events
authentic materials
reading
interpretive
productive
Vocabulary
criticize
corporate
reexamine
equality
association
diverse
narrow
turban