World Book Day - Le petit prince

World Book Day French Lesson – Le Petit Prince

Bring French literature to life with this engaging KS3 French lesson based on the famous novel Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. Perfect for World Book Day or introducing authentic French culture in the classroom, this lesson encourages creativity, discussion, and language production while remaining accessible for Years 7–9. This lesson also discusses the importance of reading.

Students explore the themes of imagination, individuality and friendship through a short adapted extract before completing a creative task where they design and describe their own planet inspired by the story.

The lesson balances reading comprehension, vocabulary support, and creative expression, making it ideal for mixed-ability KS3 classes.

What’s included:

Full PowerPoint lesson

Short adapted extract from Le Petit Prince

Comprehension questions with answers

Vocabulary support box

Creative writing task: Ma planète à moi

Model paragraph for support

This resource works well for:

World Book Day

KS3 French lessons

Cultural enrichment activities

Creative writing lessons

No preparation required – simply download and teach!