2 minute edit• The kapok tree is full of birds snakes monkeys

and other animals

VocabularyCan you pronounce itDo know the definition Can you use it in a sentence

Title: The Great Kapok TreeReading Goal: Compare and ContrastTeam Cooperation Goal: Complete TasksGenre: FantasyAuthor: Lynne Cherry

I got all wet when I tried to leap over the creak and landed in the water.

leap: jump

A ballerina makes graceful movements while performing on stage.

graceful: smooth

When farmers settle in the rain forest, they drive out all the creatures and people who already live there.

settle: Move in

Scientists think the Mayan civilization ended because the Mayan cities ruined the local environment.

ruined: destroyed

When Albert was on crutches, he was always plodding around the hallways at school, late for class.

plodding: Moving slowly

When the king passed the peasants, they all knelt until he was out of sight.

knelt: Got down on his or her knees

Reading Goal: Compare and Contrast

Compare: Look for ways things are the same.Contrast: Look for ways things are different.

Pages TE p. 572

Pages 120-131

Let’s Read

Which animal has the best argument against chopping down the kapoc tree?

Team TalkLet’s preview the questions on

page 147 of your treasure hunt.

Partner Read 15 minutes

Put 2 sticky notes on words that are new or unfamiliar to you pages 370-372

Partner Read p. A:370-B:372Restate page B:370 and A:372Read Silently: Page 370-372Discuss with team words you clarified Find vocabulary words

Team Discussion• Pass out Team Discussion Cards

• Discuss answers to team talk questions• Write answers to question 2 and 4

Class Discussion• What are some of the words you clarified?• Answer questions 1-4

Adventures in Writing 15 min

Treasure hunt page 146Discuss with your table first.

Vocabulary Practice

Treasure Hunt Page 73

Fluency 5 min

• Pg 72-74, paragraphs 1-6