Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
The View From Saturday: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis HandoutThe View From Saturday: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis Handout
Publisher
Novelinks
Resource Details
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
2 more...
Resource Type
Handouts & References
Audience
For Teacher Use
Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Handout

The View From Saturday: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This The View From Saturday: Concept/Vocabulary Analysis handout also includes:
  • Project
  • Join to access all included materials

Design your unit on The View From Saturday by E.L. Konigsburg with a concept and vocabulary analysis resource. It outlines the plot, literary elements, vocabulary issues, and any possible considerations for planning a differentiated novel unit.

69 Views 54 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

reading comprehension, literary analysis, Vocabulary, literary themes, literary devices, setting, point of view, character development, analogies, metaphors, similes, figurative language, irony

Additional Tags

english language arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Use the concept analysis to guide your lesson planning and instruction for E.L. Konigsburg's The View From Saturday
  • Have your class note the elements of literature in the text as they find them

Classroom Considerations

  • The resource provides links for additional resources, but lists Wikipedia as a way for learners to develop background knowledge; be sure that your class understands that Wikipedia is not always a reputable source
  • Does not contain assignments

Pros

  • Includes important notes and concepts about the novel, including themes and figurative language

Cons

  • Beware the grammar and usage errors

Common Core

RL.3.1 RL.3.2 RL.3.3 RL.4.1 RL.4.2 RL.4.3 RL.5.1 RL.5.2 RL.5.3

See similar resources:

Activity

Vocabulary: Word Analysis, Meaning Map

Florida Center for Reading Research
Lead young learners to understand new vocabulary with this series of word maps. The first of these organizers asks children to determine the definition and provide examples and descriptions of each word with the help of dictionaries,...
15 mins 2nd - 3rd English Language Arts
CCSS: Designed
Lesson Plan

The Devil’s Arithmetic: Concept Analysis

Novelinks
A helpful guide to Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic for your literature unit. Use the sections on point-of-view, dramatic irony, and background knowledge, among others, to frame your lessons in an engaging and educational way.
5th - 8th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Activity

Hatchet: Concept Analysis

Curated OER
Take an in-depth look into Gary Paulsen's Hatchet with a concept guide. With a list and explanation of thematic motifs, types of conflicts, and vocabulary in the novel, learners will engage with the text in a whole new way.
3rd - 6th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Activity

The Giver: Concept Analysis

Novelinks
Cover the vocabulary and thematic concepts from Lois Lowry's The Giver with an extended reference guide. It includes relevant plot elements, discussions on themes and motifs, and any possible issues arising from your class's...
5th - 8th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Activity

The Graveyard Book: Concept Analysis

Novelinks
Neil Gaiman's award winning children's fantasy novel, The Graveyard Book, is the focus of a literary analysis overview. Those new to the novel can decide whether the book is appropriate for whole-class discussion or as a book circle...
4th - 8th English Language Arts
Organizer

Academic Reading Vocabulary

Curriculum Corner
From A to Z, learners define, draw, and find examples of specific reading focus skills in an alphabetized reading vocabulary packet. Words include dialogue, theme, text structure, genre, paraphrase, and many more.
3rd - 6th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Handout

The Wednesday Wars: Concept Analysis

Novelinks
The Wednesday Wars is the focus of this resource designed for first-time teachers of Gary Schmidt's Newbery Award winning novel. 
5th - 8th English Language Arts
Activity

Mini Games

Word Up Project
You've got a few minutes left at the end of class to practice vocabulary, but what can you do other than call out a word and ask for definitions? Play one of these 12 quick games! Each game is explained in detail and easy to modify for...
3rd - 10th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

The Princess's Point of View

Curated OER
Everyone wants to be part of a royal family. Let your pupils experience the privilege of royalty by rewriting the story The Frog Prince from the point of view of the princess. While the story line remains the same, perspective is bound...
3rd - 6th English Language Arts
Lesson Plan

Teaching Point of View With Two Bad Ants

ReadWriteThink
What better way to explain the concept of point of view than from an ant's perspective! After reading Two Bad Ants, pupils identify the point of view of the ants by studying the text and pictures. Then, they fill out a...
3rd - 5th English Language Arts
CCSS: Adaptable
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use