The View from Saturday By: E.L. Konigsberg Growing Up Theme 3, Selection 4, Day 1 Taught By: Mr. Williams

Under the Rice Moon Comprehension Skill: Problem Solving/ Decision Making What is the main problem of the story? How does the swallow try to solve its problem again and again? How is the problem finally resolved?

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horizon commute resettling subtle hover volunteers interfering horizon To travel back and forth regularly. Moving to a new place subtle hover Not obvious; hard to detect. To remain close by. volunteers interfering People who offer to do something they do not have to do, often for no pay. Intruding in the business of other people. horizon permitted The place where the sky appears to meet the land. allowed.

The View from Saturday

The View from Saturday By: E.L. Konigsberg Growing Up Theme 3, Selection 4, Day 2 Taught By: Mr. Williams

horizon commute resettling subtle hover volunteers interfering horizon To travel back and forth regularly. Moving to a new place subtle hover Not obvious; hard to detect. To remain close by. volunteers interfering People who offer to do something they do not have to do, often for no pay. Intruding in the business of other people. horizon permitted The place where the sky appears to meet the land. allowed.

Decoding: Words beginning with -im The traffic will be impossible in the morning. The prefix im- means “not”. “not possible.” -con I controlled my voice so it would not quiver. The prefix con- appears in my words Prefixes are always a separate syllable. -in The turtles would be incapable of getting back home. The suffix –in means “not”. “not capable” Decoding: Words beginning with im-, in-, con-

Vocabulary: Structural Analysis; More Prefixes

The View from Saturday: How Does Nadia Feel?

The View from Saturday With your shoulder partner, discuss questions 1-7 on page 346 of your text. You may look back in your text if you need to. When you're finished begin thinking about the following questions. What do the main character’s experiences in the story show about the challenges of growing up. Who is/are the main character or characters? Compare the main characters challenges to the challenges you face growing up. What problem does the main character have? What does the main character learn about him/herself in the story?

The View from Saturday By: E.L. Konigsberg Growing Up Theme 3, Selection 4, Day 3 Taught By: Mr. Williams

horizon commute resettling subtle hover volunteers interfering horizon To travel back and forth regularly. Moving to a new place subtle hover Not obvious; hard to detect. To remain close by. volunteers interfering People who offer to do something they do not have to do, often for no pay. Intruding in the business of other people. horizon permitted The place where the sky appears to meet the land. allowed.

Vocabulary: Structural Analysis; More Prefixes

Extreme Partner Reading Step 1 Read the Story Summery to yourself one time. Be sure to use good hand gestures to help you as you read. Step 2 Turn to your shoulder partner and partner read the story with lots of expression. Don’t forget the gestures that you have practiced. Step 3 Take turns asking and answering at least five questions each about the text. Remember to both ask and answer questions with high enthusiasm.

The View from Saturday By: E.L. Konigsberg Growing Up Theme 3, Selection 4, Day 4 Taught By: Mr. Williams

horizon commute resettling subtle hover volunteers interfering horizon To travel back and forth regularly. Moving to a new place subtle hover Not obvious; hard to detect. To remain close by. volunteers interfering People who offer to do something they do not have to do, often for no pay. Intruding in the business of other people. horizon permitted The place where the sky appears to meet the land. allowed.

Home Grown Butterflies With your shoulder partner, read pages 348-351 from your text using the skills mentions in the yellow column on the left of page 348. When you are finished discuss these questions with your partner and write your answers in complete sentences on a piece of lined paper. 1. What would have happened to the butterflies if the villagers would have cut down the trees? 4. How did the headings help you understand the information in this article? 3. What steps did the children of the village take to prepare the farm? 5. How is the work that the characters in The View from Saturday similar to the people of Barra del Colorado? 2. How did Brent Davies get the butterflies to lay their eggs in the villager’s farms?

What would you do? The Tag Along.

The View from Saturday By: E.L. Konigsberg Growing Up Theme 3, Selection 4, Day 5 Taught By: Mr. Williams

The View from Saturday Make sure your name, date, and assignment are written clearly on the top left of the paper. Turn your test paper to me and put your answer key in the reading basket. Finish your Mountain Language. Finish any other unfinished work.