The island is being stalked by german submarines that arrived during the nighttime and are targeting the areas oil refineries and tankers. At the end of chapter, phillip did two things that prove he is able to survive. According to the book, where does phillips racism come from. What are the 10 most important events in the book the cay. In the book the cay, the word submerged is used to describe. The cay book unit contains graphic organizers for an interactive notebook and game activities. As we noted in our in a nutshell section, the cay is an amazingly awesome mashup of a harrowing war story and a desertisland survival tale. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 156 pages and is available in paperback format. This onepage guide includes a plot summary and brief analysis of the cay by theodore taylor. The cay is a book about a boy named phillip enright living in the time of a world war ii 1942. What did the author compare the german submarines to. Were on the caribbean island of curacao, and world war ii is under way.
The cay renee armitage 5th the cay by theodore taylor. Chapter 1 18 chapter 2 26 chapter 3 22 chapter 4 16 chapter 5 20 chapter 6 12 chapter 7 29 chapter 8 17 chapter 9 18 chapter 10 20. Why do you think phillip is so willing to think poorly of timothy, despite the. Phillip is so excited that he stumbles across the raft and falls into sharkinfested waters. Phillip and timothy have a difference of opinion about whether or not to head to the island. A sage, a seeker, and the worlds most alluring fish.
World war two breaks out, and elevenyearold phillip and his mother leave. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. What natural disaster did they experience while on the island. Think back on some of your favorite characters from past novels you have read. What dangers did phillip face by going on the reef. What is the cay study guide for chapter 10 answers. For what reasons did phillip want it to rain all night. This breathtaking and moving story is one of the great classics of childrens literature.
Test what else you remember the book by taking the quiz below. The protagonist of the cay is a rather unusual character living a different kind of life than most boys his age. How long was phillip on the island before he was rescued. A vocabulary list featuring the cay by theodore taylor, chapters 612. The unit covers vocabulary, comprehension questions, constructive response writing, and skill practice. What is a summary of chapters 3, 4, and 5 of the cay. The cay chapters 610 comprehension questions quizlet. In the book, the cay, it says timothy salvaged a box of small matches, a knife, and a tin of chocolate from the beach. Literature the cay summary free summary and analysis of chapter 7 in theodore tayloras the cay that wonat make you snore. In chapter of the cay, phillip uses his knowledge to share stories with timothy. The cay chapters 710 18 questions by gwilson7 last updated. After a few hours he is done and proudly helps phillip run his. The cay by theodore taylor is a story about a young boy who is stuck on an island with an elderly west indian man. Phillip and his mother are en route to florida in the s.
Timothy gets to work immediately, constructing a shelter out of palm fronds. I personalty have not been able to find any summarys for the book the cay, by theodore taylor. This unit is for the book the cay by theodore taylor. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the cay. The first few chapters focus primarily on the world war ii aspects of the story, then the novel shifts genre and is dedicated to island time. We learn that phillip is afraid to climb the palm tree to get coconuts. The protagonist in most novels features the main character or good guy. This study guide consists of approximately 52 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the cay. The first edition of the novel was published in 1969, and was written by theodore taylor. The cay chapters 610 comprehension questions study guide by lindsayadams81 includes 17 questions covering vocabulary, terms and more.
Then add to your picture as you read more descriptive details about the island later in the book. This novel is an inspiring castaway like novel but with a racial twist. The two talk about phillips home and mother, and timothys childhood. In this novel there are many hidden messages one of which is that you dont live by sight. How many months were phillip and timothy on this cay.
In chapter 14, timothy uses his knowledge and experience to help them prepare for a storm. As a novel written for a young adult audience, the cay has both been taught in and banned from public schools. The cay by theodore taylor chapter 1 before you read the chapter. Chapter summaries for theodore taylors novel, the cay.
This comprehensive unit includes vocabulary, comprehension questions, writing prompts, lessons on sentence errors, dialect, and story elements, plus activities. When the german submarines arrive to patrol the island of curacao, off the coast of venezuela, elevenyearold phillip is excited. The cay chapter 10 summary on the seventeenth night it rains, filling up the catchment that timothy built. Taylor has provided an exciting storythe idea that all humanity would benefit from this special form of color blindness permeates the whole bookthe result is a story with a high ethical purpose but no sermon. How many days have passed since they were without fresh water. What would phillip miss if he was forced to leave the island. The cay the book takes places in february 1942 and when they attack them they were not ready to fright fi. Supersummary, a modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics.
This book was created and published on storyjumper. Phillip enright is a young 11 year old boy living on a small island named curacao in the middle of a war with the germans. Cay ch 17 the cay audiobook the cay ch the cay ch 5 the cay ch 19 for endorser, when you are hunting the the cay chapter 10 stock to get into this day, this can be your referred book. How do we know phillip no longer feels uncomfortable around timothy. Timothy and phillip dont really get along at first but they got a lot closer when philip lost his eyesight.
Where did phillip use to live and what was it like there. When german uboats surround the island of curacao, his mother who is frightened wants to go back to the netherlands and take her son with her. Was it clever of timothy to have built the catchment. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. Why do you think phillip is so willing to think poorly of timothy, despite the fact that timothy saved his life and has only tried to protect him. Summarize the conversation that phillip and timothy have about race. The cay by theodore taylor, chapters 612 vocabulary. Nov 29, 2018 the cay by theodore taylor is a story about a young boy who is stuck on an island with an elderly west indian man. In what three ways was the war affecting phillips life. Chapter 10graphical user interface programming in this chapter 10. Pdf the cay book by theodore taylor free download 156 pages. What are the 10 most important events in the book the cay by.
Much of the emotional impact of the cay comes from the richly developed character of timothy and his paternal relationship with philip, a basically goodhearted boy who must unlearn what he has been taught. Phillip enright, the 11 yearold main character, is excited when the germans invade the small island of curacao. In chapter 3, phillip and his mother manage to make it to a lifeboat when their ship is torpedoed, but. The island is being stalked by german submarines that arrived during the nighttime. Asked in the cay what happens in chapter 8 of the cay. Shipwrecked and blinded from a torpedo attack, phillip must conquer his prejudices when his only companion is an elderly west indian man named timothy. Taylor based the character of the boy in his book on a child who was aboard the hato, when it was torpedoed, who drifts out to sea on a lifeboat. In chapter ten, we learn more about their growing friendship.
Phillip loves the rain because he knows its there without seeing it. Timothy jumps in and yanks phillip out of the water by his hair and then yells at him to be more careful crawl on the raft, for goodness sake. The novel was published in 1969 and dedicated to martin luther king, jr. It contains lessons aligned to the common core standards for grades 5 7. Background exposition concerning the enrights life on curacao and the wartime conditions there. In chapter nine of the cay, phillip finally realized that he wants to be friends with timothy. Print word pdf take our free the cay quiz below, with 25 multiple choice questions that help you test your knowledge. Phillip and stew cat are rescued from sure death by an old sailor named timothy. Phillip is blinded several days after being hit in the head. Free download or read online the cay pdf epub book. War, survival, childrens literature, coming of age. School is cancelled for the day and the prospect of war fascinates young phillip. The cay is a teen novel written by theodore taylor.
Quizlet flashcards, activities and games help you improve your grades. The main characters of this young adult, historical story are. The book has been awarded with lewis carroll shelf award 1970. But this one morning, it did not look like a storybook fort at all.
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