The author probably wrote this selection to

describe what happens to rainforests when trees are cut down

Which generalization is based on information in this selection?

Trees are homes for many creatures in the rain forest.

Which was an important theme from the selection?

All living things depend on one another.

What is one thing from the selection that could never really happen?

The animals were able to talk to the sleeping man.

Is our classroom too cold?

yes, no, maybe, I feel nothing... I'm dead inside

Which generalization is based on information in the selection?

where animals lives in the forest depends on the sunlight

What was the main problem in the story?

The tree was going to be cut down by the man with an ax

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The Great Kapok Tree

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1
We looked at the forest’s canopy.
paths
treetops
animals
scenery
2
Which of these words is an ADJECTIVE?
pollen
slither
wonderous
canopy
3
The author probably wrote this selection to
explain how people use trees they chop down in a rainforest
describe different types of plants that grow in rain forests
explain the habits of animals that live in a rain forest.
describe what happens to rainforests when trees are cut down
4
This is a wondrous view.
pleasant
peaceful
marvelous
surprising
5
Which of these words is NOUN?
wonderous
canopy
slither
pollen
6
Which of these words is an action VERB ?
canopy
wonderous
pollen
slither
7
Which generalization is based on information in the selection?
Many snakes are poisonous
Rain forests are hot
Wild animals are dangerous
Trees are difficult to grow
8
Which generalization is based on information in this selection?
People have cut down every tree in the rain forest.
Kapok trees are only found in the Amazon rain forest.
Trees are homes for many creatures in the rain forest.
Wild animals and children play together in the rain forest.
9
Which was an important theme from the selection?
Kapok trees grow in the rain forest.
All living things depend on one another.
The sloth is a very slow-moving animal.
Trees provide shade from the hot sun.
10
That horse is dappled.
handsome
spotted
clipped
ordinary
11
Pollen makes me sneeze.
leaves from a tree
grass from a meadow
feathers from a bird
powder from a flower
12
Count your fingers and toes... multiply that # by 5...then take that # subtract 1..divide by 11
4
9
11
Not sure, I'm missing fingers because I forgot my gloves!
13
The setting of "The Great Kapok Tree" is in the ______.
Rain Forest
Arctic
Outer Space
Desert
14
According to the selection, what was one reason the tree roots were important?
They held the soil in place.
They kept the ground moist.
They gave leaves their green color.
They were home to certain birds.
15
Dangle your keys.
pitch
swing
grasp
jingle
16
In the rain forest, bees were important because they
made honey for farmers.
pollinated trees and flowers.
kept humans out of the forest.
were eaten by other animals.
17
What is the most likely reason the man wanted to cut down the Kapok tree?
to build a fire for warmth
to sell the wood for money
to show how strong he was
to capture the animals
18
Look at the map at the end of the selection... you can tell that most rain forests are located
on every continent.
near the Equator
only along the Pacific Ocean.
only in South America.
19
The night air was fragrant.
chilly
scented
pleasant
damp
20
What is one thing from the selection that could never really happen?
The animals were able to talk to the sleeping man.
man tried to chop down the Kapok tree.
The toucan flew down from the canopy
A child from the Yanomamo tribe lived in the rain forest
21
The creature slithered away.
limped
drifted
bolted
slipped
22
Is our classroom too cold?
yes
no
maybe
I feel nothing... I'm dead inside
23
Which generalization is based on information in the selection?
where animals lives in the forest depends on the sunlight
The roots of a tree are an important food source for animals
people who cut down rain forest trees want to hurt animals
In the rain forest does not matter if some are chopped down.
24
What was the main problem in the story?
The tree was going to be cut down by the man with an ax
the animals were going to attack the man
the rain forest had too many animals
the man was lost in the woods

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