The Little Prince: Extensive, Creative Unit (65 pgs)

CONTENTS: Tests; chapter questions; 20 writing assignments of varying length from a few sentences to two full essays with grading rubrics; graphic organizers, both basic & complex, for both pre-reading and during reading (requiring close reading & citing quotes); dual entry reading journal; two creative writing activities; response-to-illustration; sketching; many activities require self-reflection; and more.
> From close reading questions to open ended activities.

14 WRITING ASSIGNMENTS & ACTIVITIES
> Different activities, varying  lengths and styles. Such as: biopoem poem, responses to illustrations, partner activities, creative writing, two formal essay, short responses to illustrations, pair activity, and more.

FINAL ESSAY
> The largest writing assignment is a formal essay. Six essay topics are provided. Each topic includes many questions to encourage delving deeper into the topic.
> An at-level, high school writer's assignment. Grade 10 at the lowest, unless students are advanced.
> A post-reading assignment designed for use when novel is completed, and, when the many meanings, messages, and symbols in the novel have been discussed.
> Six different essay topics for students to select from. Highly detailed prompts (including quotes) for each topic are provided to get 'ideas rolling'.
> General expectations and formatting expectations are clearly laid out.
> Requires use of citations or the required number of quotes.
> Requires use of the writing process
> Detailed grading rubric included

Essential Components:
> Assignment description
> Six essay topic choices w/ extensive questions
> Six traits reference page
> Grading rubric

8 GRAPHIC ORGANIZERS
> PRE-READING
These organizers help prepare students for the heavy theme of adult vs. child perspectives throughout the novel.
> CONFLICT
A highly detailed graphic organizer to use during chapter 1-7 to gather information and answer questions about conflict.
Not a simple graphic organizer, this one requires some real work.
Includes example entry.
> PILOT/NARRATOR
A highly detailed graphic organizer to use during chapter 1-7 to gather information and answer questions about the character of the pilot (who is also the narrator).
Not a simple graphic organizer, this one requires some real work.
Includes example entry.
> PRINCE
A highly detailed graphic organizer to use during chapter 1-7 to gather information and answer questions about the character of the prince.
Not a simple graphic organizer, this one requires some real work.
Includes example entry.
> SERIOUS MATTERS
A graphic organizer to use at the end of chapter 7 to reflect on what are "serious matters" to a child/young person vs. an adult. Includes an example entry. (I find students have fun with this one.
> And more

DUAL ENTRY READING JOURNAL

NOTES FOR THE TEACHER - 12 PAGES
Character analysis, symbolism, motifs, chapter summaries, chapter analyses, & more.