The Lorax meets the Once-ler's family

In the Lorax, the Once-ler expresses his regret over destroying the trees and tosses the boy a seed.What do you think the boy hearing the story will do with the Truffula seed that the Once-ler tosses to him? What would you do if you were the boy?

The Once-ler starts chopping down Truffala Trees to grow his business.Discussion Points:What kind of person is the Once-ler? Why won't he listen to the Lorax? The Lorax says to the Once-ler, "You are crazy with greed." Why does the Lorax say that? Do you agree or disagree?

The Once-ler arrives in the land of the lorax. It is the most beautiful place he has ever seen.Discussion prompts: Describe the land of the Lorax like before the Once-ler arrived? Did it seem like somewhere you'd like to live? Which parts of your own environment would you be sad to see go?