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The Cay: A Packet for Teachers

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Andrew, Katrina, Irene. Recognize these names? They are all retired hurricane names. Investigating why these storm names were retired is just one activity in a 33-page packet designed to be used in conjunction with a study of The Cay. The cross-curricular exercises and activities are sure to engage readers of Theodore Taylor's award-winning novel and deserve a place in your curriculum library.

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Classroom Considerations
  • Preview the entire packet and select those activities that supplement the focus of your unit
Pros
  • The activities are designed to be used with specific sections of the novel
  • Exercises include conducting Internet research, crafting poems, collecting data and recording the information on graphs and charts, conducting medical experiments, and more
Cons
  • None