The Great Kapok Tree: A Tale of the Amazon Rain Forest (Rise and Shine)

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Text-to Teaching Connection: What is a response activity that you can do in a classroom with Children in response to the book? The name ‘kapok’ comes from the cotton-like pile acquired from the seed pods of these trees, which is a Malay-derived name and is known by many other names in different regions. It is mainly cultivated for its cotton-like seed fiber, which is used for different purposes and is very famous in south-east Asian countries. Thet kapok tree sheds all of its leaves during the dry season. During the dry season, the seeds are also blown into open areas. Peter A. Furley D. Phil. and Walter W. Newey Ph.D., GEOGRAPHY OF THE BIOSPHERE (London: Butterworth, 1983) p. 279.

a b Hellmuth, Nicholas (March 2011). " Ceiba pentandra" (PDF). Revue Magazine. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2012-06-17 . Retrieved 2013-04-28. a b "Kapok seed oil". www.tis-gdv.de. Archived from the original on 2010-11-26 . Retrieved 2011-07-26. The ability of the kapok to attract wildlife to the forest is one of its most notable physical characteristics.

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a b c Ellen J. Bartlett. "A colorful story to make kids earth-lovers". Boston Globe. April 24, 1990. 25. Summary: The man in the story travels through the rain forest and wants to chop down the great kapok tree. Many animals that live in the rain forest come over and whisper to him, to not cut down the tree. The animals remind the man that the tree is apart of their life and some of the animals live in the tree.

Moments later, a toucan and a macaw flew down from the canopy and settled on the branches nearby. “Senhor!” squawked the toucan, “you must not cut down this tree. People set fires to clear the underbrush, and soon the forest disappears.” It is considered a symbol of the universe and is the most sacred tree for the ancient Mayan population. If you want to unearth more interesting facts about this ancient tree and sacred symbol, keep reading! Facts About The Kapok Tree There is a fascinating story related to the kapok tree’s history and mythological values. It is considered one of the many wonders of the world. Due to its extreme height, the kapok, or ceiba tree, towers over the other rainforest vegetation. Some varieties of the ceiba tree are characterized by spines or conical thorns, giving the tree a menacing appearance. The trunk can expand to nine or 10 feet in diameter.The height and growth of the tree depend on various factors. The lowland rainforest of its origin nation contributes to its usually massive size compared to other trees. This is a template that highlights the different things your children should consider when writing a persuasive letter to the man from the story. It is important that each of the skills mentioned should be taught discretely to your class before writing the letter. Things to explore with your class: – State the argument and where you stand from the offset – State the facts and relate them to your point of view – Present alternative viewpoints to balance the argument – Use connectives, emotive words, quotations, repeat words/phrases, rule of three & rhetorical questions The following video gives more information about the book and the rainforest. Could you create a similar video (or a written / audio report)?

The scientific name for the kapok tree in the plant kingdom is Ceiba Pentandra. It is known by several names like Java cotton, Java kapok, silk-cotton, or samauma.Soon, the man grew tired. He sat down to rest at the foot of the great Kapok tree. Before he knew it, the heat and hum of the forest had lulled him to sleep. Rivers, M.C.; Mark, J. (2017). " Ceiba pentandra". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2017: e.T61782438A61782442. doi: 10.2305/IUCN.UK.2017-3.RLTS.T61782438A61782442.en . Retrieved 19 November 2021. Dr. Al C. Carder, GIANT TREES OF WESTERN AMERICA AND THE WORLD (Madeira Park, British Columbia: Harbour Publishing, 2005) p. 129. Measured by Prof. Robert van Pelt in 2003. During the night, with an unpleasant smell, these tree flowers attract bats and other insects, which are its greatest pollutants.