Curated OER
Island Survival
Students participate in a simulation of life on a deserted island. They work with their group to develop an island survival plan and summarize it in a journal. Students use a worksheet and challenge cards to earn points. They will be...
Curated OER
The Cay
Fifth graders read The Cay as a shared literature experience. This lesson plan has many good activities across the curriculum to keep your students actively engaged in the story. They will do math, art, music, science and geography...
Other
Welcome Aboard Theodore Taylor's Life and Times
This is the official website of writer Theodore Taylor. Includes biographical information, a personal narrative about his childhood, a bibliography, and responses to several student questions.
Other
Nancy Polette: "The Cay" Literature Guide
In addition to providing an introduction and vocabulary words, this website has questions and activities to help students as they read the chapters of Theodore Taylor's novel, "The Cay."
Quia
Quia: The Cay
At this website, access games that will test your knowledge of terms found in Theodore Taylor's novel, "The Cay." Click on "List of terms," to get vocabulary words and definitions and practice learning the definitions through flashcards...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Theodore Taylor
What do you know about the life and work of Theodore Taylor? Use this online resource to discover information about this famous author.
Penguin Publishing
Penguin Random House: "The Cay" Teacher Guide
Teacher guide for "The Cay" features brief synopsis and author information as well as list of themes and ideas for interdisciplinary connections.
TES Global
Blendspace: The Cay Blendspace
A twenty-five-part learning module to use while teaching Theodore Taylor's novel The Cay. Links include an introductory PowerPoint and pre-reading scavenger hunt, a book talk by Theodore Taylor, and videos for use with each chapter.
Can Teach
Can Teach: Novel and Picture Book Ideas (Lesson Plans)
Novels and picture books are great ways to teach across the curriculum. This site lists about 75 novels and picture books around which CanTeach has constructed lesson ideas and plans. All grade levels indicated.