In this activity, students should depict the characters of the story, paying close attention to the physical and character traits of both major and minor characters. Students should provide detailed information regarding how the characters interact with the main characters, as well as challenges the characters face.
By clicking "Use This Assignment", both the example above as well as a blank template will be copied into your teacher account. Feel free to use either of them as is, or tailor for your students! You may want them to answer different or additional questions, or add characters for them to analyze. A quick way to incorporate character maps into the classroom is to print them out to be used as worksheets.
Characters included in the character map are:
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Student Instructions
Create a character map for the major characters.
Encourage creative thinking by having students write a diary entry from the perspective of a chosen character. This activity helps deepen understanding of character motivations and emotions.
Ask students to list important events or moments their character experiences in the story. This will give them a foundation for what their character might want to reflect on in a diary entry.
Remind students to include both how the character looks and acts, and especially how the character feels about events. This adds depth and realism to their diary entry.
Have students write as if they are the character, using 'I' statements and including small details from the story. This helps students connect more personally with the character.
Invite students to read their diary entries aloud or in pairs. Discuss similarities and differences in character perspectives to build comprehension and empathy.
A character map for The Little Prince is a visual organizer that helps students identify and describe key characters, their traits, relationships, and challenges within the story.
To create a character map, have students list major characters, choose images or symbols for each, and fill in details about their traits, interactions, and challenges. Use templates or printable worksheets to make the process easy.
Ask students about each character's physical traits, personality, how they interact with the main character, and any challenges they face in the story.
Major characters to include are The Prince, The Aviator, The Flower, The Fox, and The Snake. You can also add other minor characters for deeper analysis.
Print character map templates for students to fill out individually or in pairs. Let them draw, write, and discuss their findings, making character analysis interactive and engaging.