Name ___________________________________________________ Date _______________ Pd______
Environmental Issue Current Events Story
Choose 1 interesting, shocking creative, and/or innovative current events story,
regarding an important environmental issue. Your story may be in the form of a
news video, newspaper article, scientific journal study, or news broadcast AND
MUST have been published within the last 6 months (April 2021-September
2021).
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Write an analysis based on the instructions below. Please note that this is different than
simply summarizing the article!
Write an analysis of the environmental issue being addressed in your current events
story. Explain how this issue would relate to the story of the Lorax. Who are the key
stakeholders involved in the issue? Is there a “Once-ler?” A “Truffula tree?” Use details
from the Lorax and your article in your analysis. The analysis should be at least one
page, double spaced.
Print your chosen current events article or include the link to the story in your write-up.
_____ Article choice was published in the last 6 months and submitted by Friday 9/17. (Articles
not published in the last 6 months will not be accepted without prior approval.)
_____ Analysis is at least one page (no more than two pages) double-spaced, types, size 12 font
(5 pts)
_____ Story choice addresses a current environmental issue and is appropriate for comparing
to the circumstances in Dr. Seuss’s book, The Lorax (5 pts)
_____ Explanation of how this issue relates to the story of the Lorax. The questions in the
second bullet point are answered. Comparison of the article and the Lorax is detailed,
insightful, and accurate. There is evidence of meaningful connections between the book and
the article. (20 pts)
_____ Analysis is well-organized and uses correct grammar, spelling and punctuation. (5 pts)