The Great Kapok Tree - Y3 Talk for Writing

What was Pedro the woodcutter searching for in the Amazon rainforest?

• A small tree

• A great Kapok tree

• A river

• A jaguar

Why did Pedro sit down at the foot of the tree?

• He wanted to admire the view

• He was feeling hungry

• He was feeling weary and needed to rest

• He was waiting for someone

Which animal was the first to speak to Pedro while he was asleep?

• A jaguar

• A tree frog

• A boa constrictor

• A sloth

What did the tree frog say would happen if the rainforest was ruined?

• The animals would find new homes

• The rainforest would grow back quickly

• Many lives would be ruined and animals would be homeless

• The trees would produce more oxygen

What did the three-toed sloth ask Pedro to consider?

• The beauty of the rainforest

• The strength of the tree

• The speed of the animals

• The height of the tree

What concern did the jaguar express to Pedro?

• The tree was too tall to cut down

• The tree was home to many birds and animals, including its dinner

• The tree was too old to be cut

• The tree was not strong enough

What did the porcupines remind Pedro about trees?

• Trees are very tall

• Trees produce oxygen, which is essential for life

• Trees are very old

• Trees are very colourful

What did the child from the Yanomamo tribe ask Pedro to do when he woke up?

• To chop down the tree quickly

• To look at them all with new eyes

• To find another tree to cut

• To leave the rainforest immediately