Engage
Note-taking
Read the story of The Great Kapok Tree. As you read or listen to the story, make notes about all of the animals introduced in the story and the reasons they give the woodcutter for saving the tree. |
Finding the main idea
Use the "finding the main idea" reading comprehension strategy to discover the main idea of this story.
To find the main idea:
Use the "finding the main idea" reading comprehension strategy to discover the main idea of this story.
To find the main idea:
- Read the whole story
- Make notes about the details of the story
- Ask yourself: What is the main message the author is trying to tell through this story?
Recalling Prior Knowledge
You probably already know some things about South America and rainforests. You might also have some questions already.
Share the things you know and the questions you have with your classmates using sticky notes.
You probably already know some things about South America and rainforests. You might also have some questions already.
Share the things you know and the questions you have with your classmates using sticky notes.