A literature unit for the cat in the hat by Dr. Seuss

Children of all ages have become friends with Dr. Seuss through his wonderful use of rhyme, repetition, and colorful characters. Dr. Seuss makes beginning reading fun, and children can find success as they memorize their favorite rhymes. They then begin the decoding process which occurs naturally with repeated readings. When young readers are introduced to the language of Dr. Seuss, they will want to hear and read his books over and over again. Teachers will find that this literature unit will help them guide their students through "The Cat in the Hat" with a variety of activities that focus on beginning reading skills, including rhyming, listening, speaking, writing, vocabulary, comprehension, and word recognition skills.