EXTRA CREDIT
As an extension of the Lorax lesson on EXTERNALITIES:
1. Identify
a. an externality (local or global)
b. and produce your own creative work as a social
commentary
What is a social commentary? The Lorax, by Dr. Seuss, is
an example of a social commentary about the impacts, or
externalities, of unregulated industry. At the time of its
publication (1971) the modern environment movement, in
which average Americans sought to improve the
environment and limit pollution by consumers and industry,
had gained traction. For example, landmark pieces of
environmental legislation such as the Clean Air Act (1963)
and the Water Quality Act (1965) were passed and the
Environmental Protection Agency (1970) and Earth Day
(1970) were created.
What is required of your creative social commentary?
1. Identify the externality that you are focusing on.
2. Research your topic (whatever externality you choose
to do your commentary on)
a. Examples of types of externalities:
 Air pollution
 Noise from Airports or other industries
 Health risk to others from big industries
 Cell Phones - Talking and Texting while
driving
This is just a short list of examples. You decide on
something that is interesting to you and create a
commentary similar to the Lorax. Research must
be sited using MLA style.
Due on Friday, December 18.
I will replace 2 of your
lowest quiz grades, if your work is completed on time and
done as directed. If you write a story, (like the LORAX) it
must be 3-5 pages long, double space 12 pt. fonts. Each
page must have at least 1 picture that relates to the
externality.
If you have another idea, it must be teacher approved before
you do it.