Wednesday, November 11th Hello, Class. Please grab a copy of The Cay from the

shelf by the door as you walk in. Study the outside of the book for a better idea of what our story is about.

Today’s Learning Targets: -I can define 11 new words from our story-I can correctly respond to reading comprehension questions from chapter 1

Tonight’s Homework: Create 11 flashcards or 11 original sentences for your new vocabulary words. **be sure to list the part of speech for each word on the flashcard**

How will we get to our LTs?Today you will…

-Record the definition of eleven new vocabulary words-Complete a pre-reading survey -Read chapter 1-Respond to chapter 1 reading comprehension questions

The Cay Vocabulary

gabled (9)AdjectiveBuilt with a pitched roof

refinery (10t)NounA factory for the purification of a crude material (ore, sugar, oil, etc.)

pontoon (11b)NounA boat of some other floating structure used as a support for a temporary bridge over a river

blackout (18)AdjectiveThe extinguishing or hiding of all artificial light especially from an enemy

mutiny (21t)NounRebellion against any authority

navigation (29b)nounThe skill or process of plotting a route and directing a ship

disheartened (23b)AdjectiveMade less hopeful or enthusiastic

discouraged

alabaster (31t)AdjectiveSmooth and white

Parched (35m)VerbTo make dry, hot or thirsty

drone (48)VerbTo make a dull, continued, low, monotonous sound

Hum or buzz

Thrashing (53t)VerbTo toss or plunge about

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Lurched (57t)VerbTo roll or pitch suddenly

Crowing (66t)VerbTo utter an inarticulate cry of pleasure, as an infant does

Catchment (73b)NounA structure in which water is collected

Conniving (83t)AdjectiveTo cooperate secretly; conspire

Treacherous (94m)AdjectiveDangerous; hazardous

Tempest (102m)NounA violent windstorm, especially one with rain, hail or snow

Flayed (111b)VerbTo strip off the skin or outer covering of

Scour (117)VerbTo clear or dig out by removing debris, etc.

Debris (114b)NounThe remains of anything broken down or destroyed; ruins; rubble

Gingerly (123b)AdverbWith great care or caution; warily

Badgering (134m)VerbThe act of harassing someone