Transcript The Cay Daily Questions

Question of the Day:
Tell at least 3 ways the
island of Curacao is
different from Anderson,
SC ?
Monday
• How does Phillip Enright determine how many
German submarines are threatening Curacao? (How
many are there and how does he know?)
• What government is presently over the island of
Curacao? (Not the submarines)
Tuesday
• Create a CAUSE and EFFECT chart by filling in the 5 missing blanks.
CAUSE
There is a war going on.
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There is an oil refinery on the island.
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EFFECT
Phillip’s mom doesn’t feel safe.
The islanders are running out of food.
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Phillip doesn’t want to leave the island.
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WEDNESDAY
Find context clues for the following word (write the context clue and your
definition based on the context clue):
•
Lulled (pg. 34)
On page 45 Timothy tells Philip a story about a man in Barbados. Why
does he tell this story? Do you think it’s true? Why or why not?
Thursday
• What does the word “motah” mean? Pg. 47
• Based on what Timothy says about the cat (pg. 50) what characteristic
can you give Timothy?
(As you read Chapter 6, take notes on the layout of the island. You will
need this information later)
Friday
• Compare Timothy’s reaction to Phillip falling overboard with
Mrs. Enright’s reaction in Chapter 1.