1. February 23, 2017 PDN:
Please take out your “Book It” novel and assignment sheet (with rubric on the back.) We will briefly review PowerPoint expectations and then pick up with graphic organizer completion/PowerPoint work.

2. By Theodore Taylor Presentation by: Mrs. Brunner
The Cay
By Theodore Taylor
Presentation by:
Mrs. Brunner
“Dis b’dat outrageous cay, eh, Timothy?” (Taylor, 185)

3. The Protagonist: Phillip
curious
Strong-willed
Curacao under attack
Asks a lot of questions:
About his father’s job
Timothy’s background
Surroundings
Didn’t want to leave Curacao
Convinced they will get rescued
Refuses to befriend Timothy (initially)
Refuses to help with survival (weave the mats)
Becomes intent on surviving (coconut tree, fishing)

4. Plot in The Cay Phillip becomes blind The hurricane Hato torpedoed
Hit by piece of wood
Headache
Woke up and could not see
Tantrum followed by acceptance
Impacts his self-confidence and desire to work
Forces him to rely heavily on Timothy
Strong storm brewing: prepare ahead of time
Lose shelter and materials
Timothy is killed
Phillip is forced to fend for himself
Phillip is lonely (blind and alone besides Stew Cat)

5. Themes in The Cay Accept changes in your identity
Do not judge others by their appearance
Constantly changing love-hate relationship between Timothy and Philly
Time period
How Phillip was raised
Phillip and Timothy becoming friends
Phillip’s actions once he returns to Curacao
Phillip’s resistance to blindness
Phillip’s resistance to Timothy
Phillip’s resistance to acclimating to the island

6. I recommend The Cay to… Anyone! Adventure/survival lovers
Males and females
Ages 11-14
Adventure/survival lovers
Historical fiction lovers
Setting
World War II references

7. The Cay

8. When Presenting…
Grabber: interesting quote from novel, statement that will bring us in, creative introduction
Background information
Eye contact: little dependence on notecards
Volume of voice
Organization
Concluding statement: end with a bang!