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.