The Cay Treasure
Hunt
By
Debbie M. Borden
Bordend@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Grade 6/English Language
Arts
Central
Park Middle School/Schenectady City Schools
Instructions
You have just read The Cay by Theodore Taylor. Now we would like to see what you have learned and also, to learn more!! Below are questions for you to answer with a web site to visit. Visit each web site to search for the answers to the questions and instructions. You may print this page to write your answers.
After collecting your
information, you are going to create a The Cay Information Booklet, complete
with illustrations.
Site I:
1)
What is a coral reef? (Ch. 7-8)
2)
What would you do when faced with a hurricane? (Ch. 15-16)
Visit: www.mce.k12tn.net/survival/cay/cay.htm
Site II:
1)
How old was Phillip in 1942?
2)
What is the name of the Dutch freighter he boards as the war worsens?
3)
What is the name of the ship cat?
4)
Who’s views did Phillip believe in and how did it
affect his meeting with Timothy?
5)
What is the key point of the story?
Visit: www.readingmatters.co.uk/books/cay.htm
Site III:
1)
Choose a word in the vocabulary box and use it in your title. Illustrate your
title.
Site III continued:
2) Ch. 3-6: Collect information about The White
Shark-use at least 3 to 4 items in each column. What would you have done if you
were in Phillip’s shoes (point of view)?
3) Ch. 14-15: Create a poem-choose one from 1-5.
Create a poem using the information given and illustrate.
4) Ch. 16-19: After burying Timothy, Phillip is left
to rebuild. Follow the pattern provided and write how you would have handled
the same situation.
Visit: www.nancypolette.com/LitGuidesText/cay.htm
Site IV:
1)
What did the rain sound like?
2)
What helped Phillip find his way around the island?
3)
Write down four facts about
Visit: http://www.investcuracao.com/01f.html
3a) Visit: http://survive.blogspot.com/
to learn more about the
Author Study-Theodore Taylor
Sometimes learning about the author tells you a lot
about his writing and writing style. Answer the following:
1)
When and Where was Theodore (Ted)
2)
How did Ted help his family during the Great Depression?
3)
What war did he serve in?
4)
Where did he get the idea for The Cay?
5)
How many awards has he received for his writing?
Visit:
http://www.answers.com/topic/theodore-taylor-writer-western-drama
BONUS: 20 pts Why is Theodore Taylor upset with the
new Random House edition of The Cay? Write a letter telling Random House of
your position and feelings in this matter.
Great Job!! I hoped you enjoyed your treasure hunt on The Cay!!