This activity can serve as a focus for the character map activity, or as an alternative layout for students who want variety. Students will use a spider map to identify characters the prince meets and the lessons they teach.
This information can be presented in two ways, focusing either on the various characters or on the seven different planets the little prince visits. The example storyboard, instructions, template, and rubric in this activity are for the second variation.
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Student Instructions
Create a spider map that illustrates each lesson the little prince learns on each planet he visits.
Encourage students to craft their own planet and character inspired by The Little Prince. This not only reinforces comprehension, but also sparks creativity and deeper connection to the text.
Have students imagine a planet the prince hasn't visited. Ask them to think about its environment, its rules, and who lives there. Guide them to jot down at least three original ideas to jumpstart their creative process.
Direct students to describe the character's appearance, personality, and habits. Challenge them to consider what lesson this character might teach the prince based on their unique traits.
Ask students to compose a dialogue or narrative showing the prince's encounter with their invented character. Encourage them to highlight the lesson learned through actions or conversation.
Let students draw or digitally design their new planet and its resident. Display the artworks around the classroom or in a digital gallery to celebrate their imaginative thinking.
The Little Prince learns unique moral lessons from each planet's inhabitant, such as the dangers of pride, the emptiness of power, and the value of relationships. These insights help him—and readers—reflect on human nature and personal growth.
Use a spider map activity to help students visually organize the characters, planets, and lessons. Assign students to summarize each planet's lesson and create illustrations, making the activity engaging and easy to follow.
A spider map is a graphic organizer that lets students break down complex stories by connecting characters, settings, and lessons. It helps students visualize the relationships between the Little Prince's travels and what he learns.
Try activities like character mapping, spider maps, or storyboard creation to focus on the lessons and themes of each planet. These activities can be adapted for individuals, partners, or groups and fit within a single class period.
'The Little Prince' uses simple stories and memorable characters to convey deep life lessons about love, responsibility, and human nature, making it ideal for students to explore character growth and ethical dilemmas.