1. Wednesday, November 11 th Hello, Class. Please grab a copy of The Cay from the shelf by the door as you walk in. Study the outside of the book for a better idea of what our story is about. Today’s Learning Targets: -I can define 11 new words from our story -I can correctly respond to reading comprehension questions from chapter 1 Tonight’s Homework: Create 11 flashcards or 11 original sentences for your new vocabulary words. **be sure to list the part of speech for each word on the flashcard**

2. How will we get to our LTs? Today you will… -Record the definition of eleven new vocabulary words -Complete a pre-reading survey -Read chapter 1 -Respond to chapter 1 reading comprehension questions

3. Vocabulary

4. gabled (9) Adjective Built with a pitched roof

5. refinery (10t) Noun A factory for the purification of a crude material (ore, sugar, oil, etc.)

6. pontoon (11b) Noun A boat of some other floating structure used as a support for a temporary bridge over a river

7. blackout (18) Adjective The extinguishing or hiding of all artificial light especially from an enemy

8. mutiny (21t) Noun Rebellion against any authority

9. navigation (29b) noun The skill or process of plotting a route and directing a ship

10. disheartened (23b) Adjective Made less hopeful or enthusiastic discouraged

11. alabaster (31t) Adjective Smooth and white

12. Parched (35m) Verb To make dry, hot or thirsty

13. drone (48) Verb To make a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound Hum or buzz

14. Thrashing (53t) Verb To toss or plunge about ********************

15. Lurched (57t) Verb To roll or pitch suddenly

16. Crowing (66t) Verb To utter an inarticulate cry of pleasure, as an infant does

17. Catchment (73b) Noun A structure in which water is collected

18. Conniving (83t) Adjective To cooperate secretly; conspire

19. Treacherous (94m) Adjective Dangerous; hazardous

20. Tempest (102m) Noun A violent windstorm, especially one with rain, hail or snow

21. Flayed (111b) Verb To strip off the skin or outer covering of

22. Scour (117) Verb To clear or dig out by removing debris, etc.

23. Debris (114b) Noun The remains of anything broken down or destroyed; ruins; rubble

24. Gingerly (123b) Adverb With great care or caution; warily

25. Badgering (134m) Verb The act of harassing someone