Activity Overview
A fun way to see if students have understood Le Petit Prince and to encourage creativity, is to have create their own “chapitre perdu”. In this activity, students will create a storyboard depicting a lesson of their choice. Ask students to think of their own lesson that they believe is central to life, and demonstrate it through the story of the little prince’s missing adventure to an eighth planet. Students may teach a lesson through satire which criticizes something they find illogical or through the inclusion of a wise character, like the fox, who explicitly teaches the prince an essential truth.
Students will enjoy presenting their stories in bande dessinée form. It won’t matter if their drawing experience is limited to open and closed boa constrictors - let the storyboard graphics do the work!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Imagine that the prince actually visited eight planets, but one of them was not included in the original book. It is your job to tell the little prince’s adventure on the eighth planet using storyboards in a bande dessinée format. Read and follow the requirements below carefully.
- The little prince must meet something/something on the eighth planet through whom he learns a lesson or points out the folly of adult ways.
- The story must be conveyed through clear images and text bubbles between the prince and another character. Add cells as necessary.
- Supplement your comic with a narrative overview written in the text box beneath each image.
- Make correct use of the passé composé and the imparfait in your narrative text.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Excellent 5 Points | Satisfaisant 3 Points | Insuffisant 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson | The comic strip teaches a clear life lesson, either through explicit dialogue or implicit satire. The lesson is serious and in keeping with the tone and message of Le Petit Prince. | The comic strip teaches a basic life lesson, though it may be slightly unclear at times. The lesson is serious but may be somewhat inconsistent with the tone and message of Le Petit Prince. | The comic fails to convey a life lesson or teaches a lesson utterly inconsistent with the book's tone and message. |
| Narrative Text | The student clearly narrates all scenes in the past tense, using the passé composé and the imparfait correctly. | The student narrates most scenes in the past tense, making only a few mistaking using the passé composé and the imparfait. | Several of the squares are missing narration. Student does not attempt to write in the past tense or makes many errors in tense and conjugation. |
| Images | All storyboard images show effort, appropriately depicting the characters and building the story's arc and lesson. | Most of the storyboard images show effort, appropriately depicting the characters and building the story's arc and lesson. | The storyboard depictions show a lack of effort and fail to tell a clear story. |
| Overall Grammar and Spelling | All sentences and/or dialogue contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks) as appropriate for the class level. | Most sentences and/or dialogue contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks) as appropriate for the class level. | The sentences and/or dialogue contain many grammatical or spelling errors (including accent marks). |
Activity Overview
A fun way to see if students have understood Le Petit Prince and to encourage creativity, is to have create their own “chapitre perdu”. In this activity, students will create a storyboard depicting a lesson of their choice. Ask students to think of their own lesson that they believe is central to life, and demonstrate it through the story of the little prince’s missing adventure to an eighth planet. Students may teach a lesson through satire which criticizes something they find illogical or through the inclusion of a wise character, like the fox, who explicitly teaches the prince an essential truth.
Students will enjoy presenting their stories in bande dessinée form. It won’t matter if their drawing experience is limited to open and closed boa constrictors - let the storyboard graphics do the work!
Template and Class Instructions
(These instructions are completely customizable. After clicking "Copy Activity", update the instructions on the Edit Tab of the assignment.)
Student Instructions
Imagine that the prince actually visited eight planets, but one of them was not included in the original book. It is your job to tell the little prince’s adventure on the eighth planet using storyboards in a bande dessinée format. Read and follow the requirements below carefully.
- The little prince must meet something/something on the eighth planet through whom he learns a lesson or points out the folly of adult ways.
- The story must be conveyed through clear images and text bubbles between the prince and another character. Add cells as necessary.
- Supplement your comic with a narrative overview written in the text box beneath each image.
- Make correct use of the passé composé and the imparfait in your narrative text.
Lesson Plan Reference
Rubric
(You can also create your own on Quick Rubric.)
| Excellent 5 Points | Satisfaisant 3 Points | Insuffisant 1 Points | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesson | The comic strip teaches a clear life lesson, either through explicit dialogue or implicit satire. The lesson is serious and in keeping with the tone and message of Le Petit Prince. | The comic strip teaches a basic life lesson, though it may be slightly unclear at times. The lesson is serious but may be somewhat inconsistent with the tone and message of Le Petit Prince. | The comic fails to convey a life lesson or teaches a lesson utterly inconsistent with the book's tone and message. |
| Narrative Text | The student clearly narrates all scenes in the past tense, using the passé composé and the imparfait correctly. | The student narrates most scenes in the past tense, making only a few mistaking using the passé composé and the imparfait. | Several of the squares are missing narration. Student does not attempt to write in the past tense or makes many errors in tense and conjugation. |
| Images | All storyboard images show effort, appropriately depicting the characters and building the story's arc and lesson. | Most of the storyboard images show effort, appropriately depicting the characters and building the story's arc and lesson. | The storyboard depictions show a lack of effort and fail to tell a clear story. |
| Overall Grammar and Spelling | All sentences and/or dialogue contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks) as appropriate for the class level. | Most sentences and/or dialogue contain correct grammar and spelling (including accent marks) as appropriate for the class level. | The sentences and/or dialogue contain many grammatical or spelling errors (including accent marks). |
How Tos about Le Petit Prince Bande Dessinée: Create a Planet
Incorporate student voice and choice in storytelling
Letting students make creative decisions about their story's lesson and characters boosts engagement and encourages ownership of learning. Offer topic prompts or allow students to select themes that matter to them for deeper connections.
Model how to draft storyboards before students begin
Demonstrate the storyboarding process by sketching a simple example on the board or projector. This clarifies expectations and inspires students as they map out their own comic panels and speech bubbles.
Guide students to brainstorm dialogue and narration in French
Encourage brainstorming of key phrases, vocabulary, and verb tenses as a class. This builds language confidence and ensures students use passé composé and imparfait correctly in their comics.
Support diverse learners with comic templates and sentence starters
Provide blank comic templates and sentence starters to help all students organize their ideas and begin writing in French. This scaffolding supports language learners and students who need more structure.
Facilitate peer sharing and constructive feedback
Set aside time for students to share their finished comics in pairs or small groups. Guide them to give positive, specific feedback on storytelling and language use, promoting a supportive classroom community.
Frequently Asked Questions about Le Petit Prince Bande Dessinée: Create a Planet
How can I use Le Petit Prince to encourage creativity in my French class?
Encourage creativity by having students imagine a "missing chapter" where the Little Prince visits an eighth planet. Ask them to design a bande dessinée (comic strip) that tells a new story, teaches a life lesson, and uses dialogue and narrative in French. This fosters imaginative thinking and deeper understanding of the text.
What is a 'chapitre perdu' activity for Le Petit Prince?
A "chapitre perdu" activity asks students to create their own lost chapter of Le Petit Prince. They invent a new planet and story, illustrating the adventure as a storyboard or comic, and teach a central life lesson through the prince's interactions with a new character.
How do students create a storyboard or comic strip for Le Petit Prince?
Students imagine the Little Prince's visit to an eighth planet, then draw a storyboard or comic strip showing the adventure. They use images, speech bubbles, and a short narrative under each panel, ensuring their story includes a lesson and uses correct French grammar.
What lesson should the Little Prince learn on the eighth planet?
The lesson is up to students to decide! They can choose a theme they believe is important to life—such as friendship, honesty, or critical thinking—and show the Little Prince learning it through dialogue, satire, or a wise character, much like the original book's style.
What are tips for assessing student-created comics based on Le Petit Prince?
Assess comics by looking for clear storytelling, thoughtful lessons, accurate use of French (especially passé composé and imparfait), creative visuals, and effective dialogue. Encourage originality and understanding of the book's themes.
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