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I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! And Other Stories Lesson Plan

By  Jeremy Brunaccioni
  • Grades: PreK–K, 1–2
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I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! and Other Stories

I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! and Other Stories

By Dr. Seuss

About this book

Grade Level Equivalent: 3.3
Lexile Measure:
Guided Reading Level:
Age: Age 6, Age 7, Age 5
Genre: Fiction, Poetry and Rhymes, Fantasy, Short Stories
Subject: Cause and Effect, Story Elements, Character and Values, Culture and Diversity, Manners and Conduct

Overview

As always, Dr. Seuss is a hit with students, and I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! And Other Stories is no exception. I include this title as part of a Dr. Seuss author study. Students enjoy the craziness of the cats holding up their tails in King Looie Katz.

Objective

Students will "retell or dramatize traditional literature." --Massachusetts English/Language Arts Curriculum Framework

Materials

  • I Can Lick 30 Tigers Today! And Other Stories by Dr. Seuss
  • strips of white felt, about 2" X 22", one per student
  • colored markers, brown, gray, black, yellow, tan
  • safety pins, one per student

Directions

After reading the story, give students time to color their felt strip. This will act as their tail. You may want to suggest students create a pattern. When the tails are done, use the safety pins to attach them to the students. Act out parts of the play, with students holding one another's tails.

Supporting All Learners

Remind students to be careful with the safety pins, as they don't want to get pricked. Also, practice how to hold your neighbor's tail. An overzealous student might accidentally rip through the felt.

Lesson Extensions

Have students memorize parts of the poem and record them on tape.

Related Resources
Seussville
Dr. Seuss National Memorial

  • Part of Collection:
    Dr. Seuss Author Study
  • Subjects:
    Story Elements, Early Reading
  • Duration:
    50 Mins
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