Help your students unlock deeper meaning in stories with this engaging and thoughtful lesson based on the short animated film A Fox and A Mouse. Perfect for developing higher-order thinking skills, this fully resourced lesson guides learners through the concept of theme using discussion, analysis, and creative interpretation.
What is included:
- A 7-slide ActivInspire lesson introducing theme and how to identify it. PDF file included.
- Group discussion prompts to build oracy and critical thinking
- Written reflection task.
- Link to the short animated film (A Fox and A Mouse) – a high-quality, wordless video ideal for inference
- Plenary activity to consolidate understanding through partner talk.
Key features:
- Aligned with UK National Curriculum (KS2) reading objectives
- Editable ActivInspire slides – easy to adapt for your class
- Supports deeper reading skills: inference, empathy, and moral understanding
- Ideal for inspection-ready English lessons or PSHE cross-over
Perfect for:
- KS2–KS3 English / Literacy lessons
- Whole-class discussion or guided reading
- Cover lessons with minimal preparation.
- Developing inference and moral reasoning in fiction.
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