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. Tuesday, December 1st Hello, Class. At this time, I will give you about ten minutes of SSR, starting now. You can use this time as you please, but keep in mind you have a reading quiz on chapter 15 today Today’s Learning Targets: -I can define 11 new words from our story -I understand the events of chapter 16 and how they relate to the rest of the novel

16. On today’s schedule We will.. Record the definitions and parts of speech for 11 new vocabulary words Read chapter 16 as a class Discuss chapter 16, first in small groups and then in large groups

17. Today’s Riddle: What has trees with no leaves, towns with no people and rivers with no water?

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

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

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

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

22. Treacherous (94m) Adjective Dangerous; hazardous

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

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

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

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

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

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

29. Reading of chapter 16

30. Chapter 16 discussion questions Think back through the novel. List at least five ways that Timothy helped Phillip. What is a legacy? What legacy did Timothy leave Phillip? On the bottom of p. 116, Phillip thinks, but something told me I must stay very busy and not think about myself. Why? What was he afraid of? Why did the birds attack Phillip and Stew Cat?

31. Closure Today’s Learning Targets: -I can define 11 new words from our story -I understand the events of chapter 16 and how they relate to the rest of the novel Tonight’s Homework: Create flashcards for your 11 new vocabulary words OR create 11 sentences using those same words (Vocabulary Assessment coming later this week)