Objective |
Time Allocation |
Resources Needed |
Introduction |
Development |
Conclusion |
Assessment |
Objective 1 |
1 hour |
Copies of The Little Prince, large sheets of paper, markers |
- Begin by asking the students if they have ever heard of The Little Prince and if they know what it is about.
- Introduce the concept of themes in a story and explain that The Little Prince has many themes.
- Read a short passage from the book to the class.
- Ask the students to brainstorm and discuss what themes they think are present in the story. |
- Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a theme from the book.
- Give each group a large sheet of paper and markers.
- In their groups, the students should write and draw examples of scenes or characters that represent their assigned theme.
- Each group will present their findings to the class. |
- Lead a discussion on the various themes explored in The Little Prince.
- Ask the students to share their thoughts and opinions on the themes.
- Summarize the discussion by highlighting the main themes of the book. |
- Observe and assess the students' participation in the group activity.
- Evaluate the students' ability to identify and discuss themes in The Little Prince during the class discussion. |
Objective 2 |
1-2 hours |
Copies of The Little Prince, pencils, paper |
- Review the main plot points and characters of The Little Prince with the students.
- Explain that a summary is a brief retelling of the story.
- Model how to write a summary by selecting a chapter or section from the book and summarizing it together as a class. |
- Provide each student with a copy of The Little Prince.
- Instruct the students to choose a specific chapter or section of the book to summarize.
- Allow time for independent reading and note-taking.
- Students should then write a summary of their chosen chapter or section in their own words. |
- Have the students share their summaries with a partner or in small groups.
- Encourage feedback and discussion on the different summaries.
- Discuss the importance of capturing the main ideas and events of a story in a summary. |
- Assess the students' ability to write a coherent and accurate summary of a chapter or section of The Little Prince. |
Objective 3 |
1-2 hours |
Copies of The Little Prince, pencils, paper |
- Discuss the concept of a book review with the students.
- Show examples of book reviews from different sources.
- Explain that a book review is an opinion piece that gives an evaluation of the book. |
- Provide each student with a copy of The Little Prince.
- Instruct the students to read the entire book or a significant portion of it.
- Students should then write a book review, expressing their opinion and evaluation of the book.
- Encourage the use of specific examples and quotes from the book to support their opinions. |
- Allow students to share their book reviews with the class or in small groups.
- Discuss the different opinions and evaluations of The Little Prince.
- Talk about the importance of respecting others' opinions and being open to different perspectives. |
- Assess the students' ability to write a thoughtful and well-supported book review of The Little Prince. |
Objective 4 |
2-3 hours (can be spread over multiple days) |
Copies of The Little Prince, pencils, paper, markers, craft materials (optional) |
- Review the main themes and characters of The Little Prince with the students.
- Explain that they will be creating their own story based on the themes of The Little Prince. |
- Allow time for brainstorming and planning.
- Instruct the students to create a plan for their own story, including the characters, setting, and main events.
- Encourage creativity and the incorporation of the themes explored in The Little Prince.
- Students should also consider the audience for their story. |
- Provide time for writing and editing.
- Students should write their stories based on their plans, paying attention to storytelling techniques and structure.
- If time permits, allow students to illustrate or create visuals for their stories using craft materials. |
- Have the students present their stories to the class or in small groups.
- Encourage feedback and discussion on the different stories.
- Discuss the importance of storytelling and the connection between imagination, creativity, and literature. |
- Assess the students' ability to create a cohesive and engaging story based on the themes of The Little Prince.
- Evaluate their presentation skills and use of storytelling techniques. |