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The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry Lesson PlanThe Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry Lesson Plan
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The Great Kapok Tree by Lynne Cherry

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With The Great Kapok Tree, by Lynne Cherry as the hook learners discuss the rainforest, the animals that live there, and conservation efforts. Then, students write a letter to the man in the story asking him not to cut down the Kapok Tree. While a simple lesson, this resource has links to websites and reproducible materials that could make this activity a richer experience.

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the great kapok tree, children's literature, conservation, habitats, rainforests

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animals of the rainforest, conservation, habitat, rainforest, the great kapok tree, science
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Grade
3rd - 4th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Modeling
Technology
Ed Software

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