The Cay Novel Study [Theodore Taylor] Digital + Printable Book Unit

Are you looking for an all-in-one novel study for The Cay by Theodore Taylor? Look no more. This comprehensive unit includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, writing prompts, lessons on sentence errors, dialect, story elements, and activities aligned to the Common Core Standards for grades 5–7.

Check out both versions of The Cay Book Unit to determine which fits your teaching needs and style best. This is the full printable + digital version, containing digital task cards hosted by Boom Learning, online quizzes, PowerPoint lessons, and activities for Google Slides.

Version #1: The Cay [Theodore Taylor] Digital + Printable Book Unit (This product contains the full printable version + interactive quizzes + PowerPoints + Boom Learning Decks + Google Digital Slides.)

Version #2: The Cay [Theodore Taylor] Printable Book Unit (This product contains the full printable version.)

✨  ‍ DIGITAL RESOURCES

This novel study includes links to digital resources. Boom Learning is used for multiple-choice, short answer, and fill-in-the-blank questions such as comprehension and vocabulary practice.

Activities that require more open-ended responses may be found in Google Slides. This includes all the writing prompts and organizers for students to plan responses.

✏️  PRINTABLE RESOURCES

Lesson Plans at a Glance

Vocabulary

• List (20 focus words)
• Bookmarks
• Word Cards
• Practice Booklet (12-page booklet)
• Vocabulary Test

Comprehension

• 11 Comprehension Quizzes with multiple choice, sequencing, matching, and short answers

Writing

• 15 Constructed Response Writing Questions (pages with and without the Common Core State Standards) are included.

Language Arts and Reading Skills

Sentence Errors Unit

1. Understanding Sentence Problems: choppy, run-on, and stringy sentences
2. Combining Sentences
3. Correcting Run-on Sentences using Conjunctions
4. Correcting Run-on Sentences

Reading Skill

• Dialect
• Story Map

Activities

• Map of Phillip's Caribbean home
• Make sextant
• Make a model of a coral reef
• Weaving
• Carnival Masks
• Edible Octopus
• Research Topics

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