The teacher’s guide for “The Great Kapok Tree” by Lynn Cherry is a comprehensive resource for educators looking to create an engaging and interdisciplinary unit of study for their students. The guide includes a variety of activities, discussions, and assessments that are designed to enhance students’ comprehension and critical thinking skills.
The guide is divided into three main sections: before reading, during reading, and after reading. The before reading section includes pre-reading activities that help students activate their prior knowledge and build a framework for understanding the story. The during reading section provides discussion questions, vocabulary activities, and comprehension strategies to help students engage with the text as they read. The after reading section includes post-reading activities that help students deepen their understanding of the themes and concepts presented in the book.
In addition to the reading activities, the guide also includes interdisciplinary activities that connect the book to science, social studies, and other subject areas. For example, students can explore the rainforest ecosystem and the plants and animals that live there, learn about the cultures and traditions of indigenous peoples, and examine the impact of deforestation on the environment and communities.
Overall, the teacher’s guide for “The Great Kapok Tree” provides a rich and engaging unit of study that can help students develop a deeper appreciation for the natural world and the importance of conservation.
This guide can be used for a week long unit on the rainforest, using The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry. It includes pre-reading and post-reading class activities.
. inferencing questioning
. science and social studies activities on rainforest
. math problems using endangered species
This teaching resource also includes writing assessments and bulletin board (art) suggestions.
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