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.