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Allegory
Kind of Activity:
Group Work
Objective:
Students will understand what an allegory is and identify allegorical symbols within "The Little Prince"
Common Core Standards:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.2, CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.8.4
Structure:
The Little Prince is an allegory. Do students know what that means? An allegory is a story with a hidden symbolic meaning. Often allegories are political or philosophical, and The Little Prince is no different.
This activity exploring allegorical elements in the novella can be done individually or in small groups. The activity should be structured around a worksheet such as this one. Students will identify characters,...
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