The Great Kapok Tree

Welcome to our new book ‘The Great Kapok Tree’ by Lynne Cherry.

First, using the front cover alone predict what you think this book is going to be about.

After you have made your prediction listen to the story using the link provided. Then I would like you to answer the comprehension questions below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1Teb-_jTyI

  1. Which animal do you think was the most persuasive? Explain your choice.
  2. The author uses many emotive words. Can you identify an emotive word and explain why you think it is a good choice of word?
  3. Which animal was camouflaged? Identify the phrase to support your answer.
  4. Choose an animal and write a few sentences to persuade the man not to cut down the Kapok tree.

There were many beautiful animals featured in the story. Your next task is to research an animal from the story and create a fact file. You can use the template below or be creative and design your own! Remember to send your fabulous work into the year 5 email address. The year 5 team love receiving all your wonderful work!

https://www.twinkl.co.uk/resource/fact-file-layout-t-l-4553

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