The Little Prince - Scheme of Work (KS2 or KS3)

The Little Prince Scheme of Work: An Engaging Journey Through Literature for KS2/KS3

This comprehensive scheme of work takes students on an immersive journey through Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless classic, The Little Prince. Designed for KS2 and KS3 learners, the lessons explore essential themes such as friendship, imagination, loss, and the human experience. Each lesson integrates reading comprehension, interactive discussions, and creative tasks, ensuring students connect deeply with the text while enhancing their critical literacy and expressive skills.

What’s Included:

• 12 Complete Lessons: Each PowerPoint presentation covers different chapters of the book, guiding students through the narrative with activities such as group discussions, debates, writing exercises, and multimedia elements.
• Key Vocabulary and Literary Analysis: Every lesson introduces important vocabulary and literary techniques, supporting students in expanding their language skills and understanding the author’s style.
• Diverse Activities: Lessons include creative tasks like drawing illustrations, debating themes (e.g., leadership and friendship), and connecting the story’s lessons to real-life experiences, all of which promote critical thinking and empathy.
• Final Projects and Creative Assignments: The concluding lessons allow students to engage with the text through personalised projects, such as imagining a new planet, writing diary entries from a character’s perspective, or creating artwork based on their favourite quotations. These tasks foster independent thinking, creativity, and comprehension.

Why This Resource?

Ideal for teachers who wish to inspire and engage students with a literary classic, this scheme of work meets curriculum goals while providing an enriching and interactive learning experience. It offers all necessary resources for effective lesson delivery, including videos, discussion prompts, comprehension exercises, and creative project ideas. Perfect for English and literature classes, it helps students develop an appreciation for storytelling and a deeper understanding of universal themes.

Keywords: KS2, KS3, The Little Prince, literature scheme, reading comprehension, vocabulary building, creative writing, English lessons, critical thinking, interactive activities, discussion prompts, literary analysis.

This engaging and versatile resource ensures students connect with the story on multiple levels, making The Little Prince a valuable addition to any classroom.