The great kapok tree by lynne cherry is one of the children literacy books which we explored last year. This is the third lesson of a set of lessons designed to teach about the main idea of a story. The passage has been taken from the great kapok tree story. A great book to share with children hesitant in having to experience change. Included are student pages with the textdependent questions as well as suggested answers. This book explains the parts of a tree, uses leaves, seeds, and fall colors to differentiate among species, arnosky then describes the differences between hardwood and softwood forests, emphasizing the advantages of mixed woods to the many creatures that live in it. Rainforest activities go with the book the great kapok tree by lynne cherry. After reading the book, have the children record all of the living things that rely on the kapok tree to survive.
The great kapok tree rainforest unit and resources. Children will write there opinion on how they can save the rainforest. The great kapok tree, by lynne cherry tells the story of the importance of the kapok tree through the voice of the animals of the rain forest. This resource pack for lower ks2 helps your children put words into alphabetical order. It teaches of the various animals that live there and the importance of one tree to their very existence. This one embraces magical realism bringing an outsider face to face with the creatures who rely on the kapok tree for their livelihood. A guide for using the great kapok tree in the classroom. Lynne cherry is the author andor illustrator of over thirty awardwinning books for children. The great kapok tree is a gorgeous living book that beautifully tells the story of a tropical rainforest while emphasizing the importance of conservation in ways that even the youngest learners will appreciate. When he lies down to rest, the creatures that inhabit the tree and the surrounding forest come to whisper in. Cherrys book, the snails spell, was awarded the 1983 new york academy of sciences childrens book science award, and her book the great kapok tree was named an outstanding science trade book by the childrens book council and the national science teachers association.
Her bestselling books such as the great kapok tree and a river ran wild teach children to respect the earth. Under the kapok tree rainforest theme, persuasive writing. Teachers home lessons and ideas books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities. A rainforest le lesson plan is suitable for 1st 3rd grade. As a former first grade teacher, i love love love childrens literature. The great kapok tree novel study rain forest activities. In this guided reading lesson plan, students complete writing, go over vocabulary, answer short answer questions, have discussions. A tale of the amazon rainforest by lynne cherry harcourt subtitled a tale of the amazon rain forest this picture book expresses clearly by means of vibrant illustrations and a patterned and poetic story, the importance of humans preserving. Discuss some of the themes that come out of this first reading and questions the students now have. Each child gets a small reward for completing their poster. Continue until you reach the page with the child from the yanomamo tribe. An instructional guide for literature is the perfect tool to aid students in analyzing and comprehending this classic childrens book. The great kapok tree is the ultimate rain forest book. Read the story of the great kapok tree to the students.
The great kapok tree by lynne cherry is a story about a man who falls asleep in the amazon rain forest after trying in vain to chop down a great big kapok tree before succumbing to fatigue and the rain forests hot climate. This book was chosen because i want to bring the awareness of the importance of. The great kapok tree ebook written by brenda van dixhorn. Explore the beauty and importance of the rainforest with the great kapok tree and this. The great kapok tree kids yoga lesson plan to be done along with the book. This lesson plan expands upon the content of the book with the help of a text lesson and activity. The great kapok tree exemplifies the importance of rainforest conservation. The great kapok tree available for download and read online in other formats. This book was chosen because i want to bring the awareness of the importance of the rainforest to the children.
As he sleeps, the animals who live in the tree plead with him not to. The great kapok tree is a book that depicts what life is like for animals in the amazon rainforest, it also kicks of this lesson on ecosystems. Close reading of the text is required to answer textdependent questions. The author and artist lynne cherry journeyed deep into the rain forests of brazil to write and illustrate her gorgeous picture book the great kapok tree. As such, students will recognize the importance of the rain forest, and why we should protect this environment. Cherry s book, the snail s spell, was awarded the 1983 new york academy of sciences children s book science award, and her book the great kapok tree was named an outstanding science trade book by the children s book council and the national science teachers association. It also contains activities beyond the book in which students share ways in. Kwl on rain forests venn diagram on characters in the story rain forest word wall with 48 words rain forest word search. This bestselling classic is an inspired look at what the kapok tree means to the creatures that live in itand what rain forests mean to the worlds ecology.
Steam is the combination of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ask and answer questions about the text, the great kapok tree, referring to the text for answers. In this close reading lesson, students will read the great kapok tree. This colorful book effectively brings to light how everyone is capable of making a difference in the world, one little creature at a time. Tale of the amazon rainforest by lynne cherry is a well known childrens book. Below you will find a thematic book list for arbor day.
Literacy the great kapok tree and the rainforest teaching. Nov 01, 2014 an instructional guide for literature. The great kapok tree by lynne cherry is a classic staple in all elementary school classrooms as the perfect intro to rain forest studies. Oct 21, 2017 in the amazon rainforest, a man is chopping down a great kapok tree. Biodiversity step two of this unit integrates the great kapok tree. As he sleeps, the animals who live in the tree plead with him not to destroy their world. An instructional guide for literature novel study guide for elementary school literature with close reading and writing activities great works classroom resource. Recommended reading for arbor day ideas, customs, activities, crafts, fun, and background about the holiday. Or read the great kapok tree by lynne cherry the many different animals that live in a great kapok tree, in the brazilian rain forest, try to convince a man with an ax of the importance of not cutting down their home. Pdf the great kapok tree download full pdf book download.
The lesson uses the book, the great kapok tree, by lynne cherry, and has. Rain forest activities go with the book the great kapok tree by lynne cherry. Do your students understand the message embedded in the great kapok tree by lynne cherry. Jul 03, 2014 with hundreds of thousands of copies sold, translation into numerous languages, and incorporation into numerous elementary school science lessons plans, the great kapok tree has inspired a generation of young people to open their eyes, feel the splendor of the natural world around them, and take action to protect our planet. Her gorgeously rendered doublepage spreads, in watercolors and colored pencilson a palette of subdued earthy forest tones of mostly browns, greens and redsaptly convey the beauty of the endangered rainforest ecosystems. In the great kapok tree, cherry has produced an abundance of information about the flora and fauna of the rain forest, and about the necessity of preserving it. The great kapok tree summary, discussion points, activities, and related titles. A tale of the amazon rainforest by lynne cherry harcourt subtitled a tale of the amazon rain forest this picture book expresses clearly by means of vibrant illustrations and a patterned and poetic story, the importance of humans preserving the rainforests and the ecosystems within it for the.
A social studies lesson students will demonstrate an understanding of the interdependence of animals, people and plants in the rainforest by participating in an ecosystem. To celebrate earth day this unit contains activities correlated to lynne cherrys the great kapok tree. The great kapok tree by lynne cherry is in this tradition being a book with gorgeous illustrations of rainforest animals and plants with a message about protecting the amazon. Softcover big book by lynne cherry measures approximately 22 and is 36 pages. Exhausted from his labor, he puts down his axe and rests.
Students analyze the great kapok tree using key skills from the common core. A steam activity for preschoolers explore the beauty and importance of the rainforest with the great kapok tree and this weeks summer steam storytime. Then discuss what it takes for natural enemies to create a bridge of peace. Im going to try and organize them by theme holidays, animals, author to make them easier to find. To celebrate earth day this unit contains activities correlated to lynne cherry s the great kapok tree. It also contains activities beyond the book in which students share ways in which they recycle, reuse, and reduce.
The great kapok tree lower ks2 literacy resources and. The great kapok tree free unit study and lapbook printables. In the dense, green amazon rain forest, a man has come to chop down a great kapok tree. This unit uses the book the great kapok tree by lynne cherry as a central text.
Teach this environmentally focused yoga lesson to kids in elementary or older. These books may be found at your local public or school library. The great kapok tree by lynne cherry lesson period. This can build background knowledge for more texts like this if students do not have that foundation. This packet corresponds with the wonderful book the great kapok tree by. This lesson integrates the armadillo from amarillo and other books with developing skills in. The resources are differentiated to focus on the first, second and third letters in the words.
The great kapok tree activities packet rainforest activities. The lesson uses the book, the great kapok tree, by lynne cherry, and has students complete a graphic organizer to find the main idea of each page, and then tell the main idea of the story. While asleep, the man is visited by many of the different animals in the rain forest that rely on the tree for. Must know rainforest facts for kids 19 must know facts about rain forest for kids. Identify five animals from the book and draw pictures. I have number of childrens book activities on this blog and am always adding more so i thought it would be easier to have them all in one place for you to navigate faster. The great kapok tree by lynne cherry, voyager books, 1990, isbn.
Children will enjoy journeying deep into the lush rain forest with every turn of the pageand meeting the exotic animals that call this ecosystem home. Books reflecting this emphasis are displayed in the library. With hundreds of thousands of copies sold, translation into numerous languages, and incorporation into numerous elementary school science lessons plans, the great kapok tree has inspired a generation of young people to open their eyes, feel the splendor of the natural world around them, and take action to protect our planet. The great kapok tree extension activity scholastic. Mar 15, 1990 the great kapok tree by lynne cherry is in this tradition being a book with gorgeous illustrations of rainforest animals and plants with a message about protecting the amazon. Students complete pre reading, writing, and post reading activities for the book the great kapok tree. Kwl on rain forests venn diagram on characters in the story rain forest word wall with 48 words rain forest word search rain forest wo. The great kapok tree big book at lakeshore learning.
The great kapok tree game this is a terrific game that students can play after reading the great kapok tree. Arbor day fun kids books childrens literature for arbor day. The great kapok tree by lynn cherry is such a great book, and we. Explore more than 19 the great kapok tree resources for teachers, parents and pupils as well as related resources on rainforest.
The greak kapok tree comprehension game could be used with any storybook. Students will write persuasive speeches from the perspective of different animals in this extension activity for the great kapok tree by lynne cherry. This lushly illustrated book is a plea for the rainforests of the earth. In the amazon rainforest, a man is chopping down a great kapok tree. By completing fun, challenging activities and lessons, students will uncover the true meaning behind this beautifully illustrated story. Read aloud to a partner about their own thoughts of the topic. Childrens reading activity the great kapok tree longwood. Students complete a tropical rainforest food web assignment using the enchantedlearning web. These activities allow students to learn about the rainforest and their importance to the environment while completing.
Check out the fun activities to go along with it too. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read an instructional guide for literature. Exhausted from his labors, a man chopping down a great kapok tree in the brazilian rain forest puts down his ax, and, as he sleeps, the animals who live in the tree plead with him not to. It is predominantly a geography inquiry but offers some opportunities to explore content and skills in other australian curriculum year 4 subject areas including science, english and mathematics. Whether you have an infant, toddler, or young child at home, youre bound to find a book on our list of. Sharing in community of christ reunion 2010 ages 911. The great kapok tree novel study rain forest activities tpt.
Students can make texttoworld connections through the great kapok tree to learn about rainforests. One day, a man exhausts himself trying to chop down a giant kapok tree. The great kapok tree once upon a time there was a man who was going to cut dow. In this language arts and social studies lesson plan, students discover the importance of the rainforests as they read the great kapok tree and complete an activity. Jan 09, 2012 as he sleeps, the animals who live in the tree plead with him not to destroy their world. We know youre always on the lookout for the perfect book to read to your child, so the staff of family education network have provided a list of bestloved childrens books. An instructional guide for literature is the perfect tool to aid students in analyzing and comprehending this classic children s book.