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=Welcome to the Dr. Seuss Quote Game= Dr. Seuss was known for his quick wit (smart humor). Like many famous people, his quotes are often repeated. However, they're usually not checked for accuracy. It's important to use multiple sources to triple-check findings. Look for **contradictions**. Seek out **errors** and **misconceptions**. Look for primary sources such as the original quote in a book.

The Seuss Game

 * The Goal**. Collect 10 points and win a virtual Seuss Hat.


 * The Actions.**
 * Step 1:** Form a small group. Pick your individual quote numbers using the random number generator. No two people should work on the same quote. To use the random number generator, enter the number 1 for minimum and 30 for maximum. Then, click the button for your number!

media type="custom" key="13060888" Use the * symbol to play around with the quote in a search if you think the words might be wrong. Replay a word with a *. 1) Three websites that say it's a quote by Dr. Seuss. 2) One authoritative source that says it's a quote by Dr. Seuss. 3) A variation of the quote that's close by not exact. Which do you think is correct? 4) Evidence that the authorship is a controversy. 5) Evidence showing an image of the quote inside a book.
 * Step 2:** Find your quote on the list at the bottom of this page.
 * Step 3:** Conduct a [|Google Search]to find out if this quote is by Dr. Seuss. Be sure to type the quote correctly! Or, use Google's Audio input option with your computer's microphone.
 * Step 4**: Try a [|Google Image Search]. This may help if it's from a book.
 * Step 5:** Determine if it's from one if his books. See if you can find the quote using [|Google Books].
 * Step 6:** Collect Seuss points for each piece of evidence.
 * Step 7:** Use the Random Number generator again to find another quote. Keep working until you collect 10 points.
 * Step 8:** When you reach 10 points, you win a virtual **Seuss Hat**! Put this hat on your head using your favorite image editing software and share it in the "Winner's Circle" page.

//Find more information at [|Mamiverse].//

//Activity created by Annette Lamb, 2012. Feel free to use and adapt this project in your classroom.//