The+Cay

In this unit we will:

 * ==Read the novel in class==
 * ==Complete a series of short answer questions==
 * ==Complete a series of multiple choice quizzes==
 * ==Complete a Summative Quiz and Tourist Brochure/Webpage for an imagined island.==

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 * Complete these two Formative Tasks[[image:The Cay.jpg align="right"]]**


 * 1) Write a character profile for both Timothy and Phillip. Include a picture to represent each. In your profile you need to describe each character in detail including, personality, qualities they possess and physical features.


 * 1) Write a brief report to outline the changes in Phillip’s attitude toward Timothy and how these changes coma about.

**Practice Test** Once you have finished all the required questions from the Student Resource Booklet above, and the formative tasks, then you need to complete the following Practice Test.


 * Another Good spot to work on your knowledge of the book**.

BOOKRAGS PAGE **This is the link for the Quiz** THE QUIZ

**SUMMATIVE TASK** Your first summative task is a Multiple Choice Quiz on the entire book. The Questions are available on the following document:

You will have a hard copy of the answer sheet. Circle each correct answer for the 5 Sections of the test.

FINAL TASK Tourist Brochure/Web Page

When reading **The Cay**, the island was described to you quite vividly by both Phillip and Timothy because Phillip is blind. Imagine that you discover a beautiful and unusual island and decide to develop it as a tourist resort. Have a theme for your island, e.g. Fantasy Island, Adventure Island, Ghost Island, Alien Island….

Now, using the computer, create a **Tourist Brochure OR Web Page** to promote this holiday location. You must include these details, and any other vital information:


 * Location/map
 * Description – including flora and fauna, scenery, history
 * Sights to see, Night life, Entertainment, Tours
 * Weather, clothing
 * Food, Restaurants?
 * Accommodation
 * Currency, Costs
 * Travel arrangements

Present as a pamphlet (A4) with graphics and in colour, or a webpage (using whatever online program you are comfortable with). We will post the pamphlets and provide the appropriate links on this page for future students.

Note: This task will be completed by the end of Wednesday's lesson.

=THEMES, LITERARY TECHNIQUES AND EXTRA STUFF.....= = = =Follow this link to an excellent SHMOOP site on The Cay.= =We will explore some of the key themes and literary techniques identified here to help us in the End of Semester Test.=