Earth Day Writing, Reading, and Art Activities Inspired by The Great Kapok Tree
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Description
Celebrate Earth Day with this collection of writing, art, and read aloud activities inspired by Lynne Cherry's book The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rainforest. Each of the three activities can be used to enrich your read aloud of this amazingly powerful book as you bring a focus to Earth Day in your classroom.
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WHAT'S INCLUDED:
★ Nonfiction Read and Respond
This nonfiction article helps students learn more about the majestic Kapok tree species. The reading response questions attached to this article are a great way to measure your students’ nonfiction comprehension skills.
★ Informational and Opinion Writing Prompts
A variety of seven writing prompts gives your students plenty of choice when writing about Earth Day, protecting nature, and the interconnectedness of all living things.
★ Rainforest Art Project
This art project is a beautiful way to display some of the learning students gain as a result of your lessons surrounding The Great Kapok Tree. As part of this project, students will be able to identify the layers of the rainforest and draw an abstract version of the understory and forest floor, which are both featured as the setting of the book.
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WHY TEACHERS LOVE THESE EARTH DAY ACTIVITIES:
♥ "We just finished our Kapok tree art! I always love the detail Laura puts into the planning and instruction. As somebody who is not super artistic, I very much appreciate having photos of what each step should look like." - Jessica C.
♥ "This resource was fantastic!! My students were very engaged in the reading. It helped review a lot of skills before beginning state testing. I actually used this for an observation and my principal was very impressed with the quality of the resource. My students had so much fun decorating their own Kapok Tree. We hung them in the hallway." - Emily T.
♥ "It's so great to have a non-fiction text to pair with the narrative picture book. It provides some great opportunities to compare and contrast the two texts. It's such a fun way to celebrate Earth Day. Thank you!" - Victoria C.
♥ "Wonderful activity pack for Earth Day! My students stayed engaged during the entire week. Very clear instructions and easy to prep." - Minika L.
