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Theodore Taylor's The Cay provides the text for an assignment that asks each reader to craft a biopoem for one of the characters.
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Instructional Ideas
- Assign individuals one of the six major characters in the story to use as the subject of a biopoem, and once they have completed the assignment, group class members by character and have them compare their compositions
Classroom Considerations
- The first in a series of three resources designed to be used with The Cay
Pros
- A rationale for the assignment, a template, and a model poem are included in the resource
Cons
- Neither directions nor a rubric are included