Tropical Ecology Language Arts & Writing

These lessons are included in our Tropical Ecology Unit Study.

Discover language and writing through the lens of tropical ecology in this in-depth, engaging Language Arts and Writing guide by Amber of So Simple a Beginning. This study includes four Language Arts modules and four Writing modules:

Language Arts Module 1: Palm Tree

• Read and evaluate poem "Palm Tree" by Rabindranath Tagore
• Expand your tropical ecology vocabulary and identify new words
• Palm tree coloring page
• DIY paper palm tree
• Practice narration through summarizing poem in your own words
• Writing Practice

Language Arts Module 2: Pronouns

• Learn about pronouns with a helpful chart
  
• Practice pronouns with flashcards
• DIY pronoun palm trees
  
• Play the Proper Pronouns game

Language Arts Module 3: Language and Environment

• Become a little linguistic and learn about what language has to do with environment
• Print out and evaluate language & environment flash cards
• Learn about vowels and consonants
• Learn about the Hawaiian language
• Tropical Hibiscus flower coloring page

Language Arts Module 4: Oral Storytelling

• Explore the art of oral storytelling
• Watch dramatic storytelling "Adventures of Kane'apua" delivered by a traditional Hawaiian storyteller
• Draw a picture to describe what happened in the story
• Practice summarization
  
• Learn oral storytelling tips
• Create your own story outline
• Practice oral story telling
• Have a performance and tell your story

Writing Module 1: Plan

• Choose a tropical ecology related topic to write about (suggestions given)
• Come up with questions about chosen topic

Writing Module 2: Research

• Research the answers to your questions
• Gather materials
• Compose research notes
• Learn how to craft a thesis statement
• Build an argument
• Create an outline

Writing Module 3: Write

• Write your first draft
• Get your thoughts down on paper
• Refer to included Research Paper Structure Guide for help

Writing Module 4: Revise

• Reread and edit your essay
• Use included checklist as a guide to your revisions
• Proofread essay for any errors
• Write final draft

These lessons may be completed over the course of one month with one module per week, or more quickly or slowly depending on personal preference. This is a digital download and the files will be delivered via email upon purchase. Enjoy your exploration of language and writing through Tropical Ecology!