Yertle+the+Turtle

__ Yertle the Turtle and Other Stories __ is a picture book collection by Theodor Geisel, published under his more commonly known pseudonym of Dr. Seuss. It was first released by Random House Books on April 12, 1958, and is written in Seuss's trademark style, using a type of meter called anapestic tetrameter. Though it contains three short stories, it is mostly known for its first story, “Yertle the Turtle”, information provided from the following website: http://www.teachpeace.com/drseussyertle.htm
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Open the document below to read the story "Yertle the Turtle


As you read the story, use the graphic organizers below to gather information about Yertle and Mack within the story.

Now that you have read the story, click on the link below to watch the video about the book. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xcz8z9_yertle-the-turtle_fun How does the video help you better understand the story?