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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