Lesson |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Lesson 1: Introduction to Antoine de Saint-Exupéry |
1 hour |
Photos of Antoine, world map, timeline template, markers |
Introduce Antoine de Saint-Exupéry with photos and a brief discussion on who he is. |
Show where Antoine was born on the map. Discuss his early life and interests. Begin filling in a timeline with key dates. |
Review key facts learned about Antoine's early life. Highlight his importance and set the stage for future lessons. |
Children will be asked to recall three facts about Antoine's early life. |
Lesson 2: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Adventures |
1 hour |
Books about Antoine, video clips of his flights, map for routes |
Discuss Antoine's passion for flying and exploration. |
Show video clips of his flights and map out his routes. Read excerpts from his books about his adventures. |
Summarize Antoine's contributions to aviation and exploration. |
Children will map one of Antoine's famous flights and write a brief description of the journey. |
Lesson 3: Contributions to Society and Culture |
1 hour |
Copies of "The Little Prince", art supplies |
Introduce "The Little Prince" and discuss its importance. |
Read selected passages from "The Little Prince". Discuss its themes and how it has influenced readers worldwide. |
Discuss the lasting impact of "The Little Prince" on literature and culture. |
Children will draw their favorite scene from "The Little Prince" and explain its significance. |
Lesson 4: Impact on the World |
1 hour |
Discussion prompts, chart paper, markers |
Review Antoine's life and his works. |
Group discussion on how Antoine's work influenced the world. Use chart paper to list his contributions and their impacts. |
Each group presents their chart to the class, summarizing Antoine's impact. |
Children write a short paragraph on how Antoine's life has influenced modern society. |
Lesson 5: Connecting to Our Lives |
1 hour |
Journals, pencils, photos of Antoine |
Discuss how historical figures can influence our lives today. |
Children write journal entries about how they relate to Antoine's life and values. Share entries with the class. |
Highlight common themes from the journal entries and discuss. |
Children will create a poster connecting Antoine’s values to their own lives. |
Lesson 6: Creating a Timeline |
1 hour |
Timeline templates, markers, photos, dates of key events |
Review the key events in Antoine's life. |
Children work in groups to create a detailed timeline of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s life, including major events and achievements. |
Groups present their timelines to the class. |
Assess the timelines based on accuracy and creativity. Each child writes a summary of Antoine’s life based on the timeline. |