The+Cay+Projects

__Option 1 - Island Model__

You will begin by creating a map on 11x17 paper to plan out your model. It must be based off of the descriptions provided in the book. Once the plan has been approved by Mr. Ripkens, you may begin the construction of your model. If you are building a physical model, the dimensions can be no larger than 1m squared. Acceptable materials are: Lego, Salt Dough, Playdough/Plasticene. Other material suggestions may be acceptable, please see Mr. Ripkens. You may also construct a digital model using minecraft if you have a subscription to that program. Other software suggestions may be acceptable, please see Mr. Ripkens.

__Option 2 - Character Comparison__

Write a paper that compares the character Phillip from The Cay to Russel from Dogsong. Use the following questions as a guide: 1. How are the characters' personalities similar and/or different? 2. How are their situations similar and/or different? 3. How is their relationship with Timothy/Oogruk similar and/or different? 4. How is their problem similar and/or different? 5. How are their stories similar and/or different?

Written length should be approximately 400 - 1000 words.

__Option 3 - Rewrite a Chapter__

You may choose a chapter from The Cay and do a short-form rewrite of it that tells the story from the perspective of another character rather than Phillip. The written length will be dependent upon which chapter you choose. An example of this project would be: The sinking of the S.S. Hato as experienced by Timothy, rather than Phillip.

__Option 4 - Linking Reading__

Find another book written by the author of The Cay, Theodore Taylor and read it. Write a short 200-300 word summary of the book.


 * This is a non-partnered project.**


 * Model Rubric**


 * || **Realism** || **Quality** || **Accuracy** ||
 * **Excellent** || The model is a very convincing representation of a small island because care has been taken to address scale and types of materials used. || Great care has clearly been taken to make the model neat and precise. Topography has been very carefully crafted and adds to the realism. Details such as trees, fire, raft, etc. are well made and convincing. || The model includes all details mentioned in the story and they are placed in very accurate locations. ||
 * **Proficient** || The model is a convincing representation of a small island. It looks reasonably realistic and occasionally uses realistic materials. Scale has been considered. || Care has been taken to make the model neat and precise. Topography has been carefully crafted. Details such as trees, fire, raft, etc are obvious. || Most details about the island and what's on it are present on the model. They are generally placed in accurate locations. ||
 * **Satisfactory** || The model is somewhat identifiable as a small island. Scale may be considerably off and materials used may not be realistic. || The model is generally neat though precision may be lacking. Topography may be rough. Details such as trees, fire, raft, etc. are present but not necessarily obvious. || Details that are important to the plot are present on the model. They are occasionally placed in accurate locations, though placing may occasionally be haphazard. ||
 * **Needs Improvement** || The model does not resemble a small island. No consideration has been given to scale and materials used are not convincing. || The model is messy and imprecise. Topography is slapped together. Details are not obvious. || The model lacks important details that were mentioned in the book. They are placed randomly. ||

Creative Writing Rubric


 * || Quality of Creative Writing || Consistency with The Cay || Conventions ||
 * Excellent ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Proficient ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Satisfactory ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Needs Improvement ||  ||   ||   ||