Summarising Skills with The Lost Letter – A Festive Literacy Lesson for KS2

Bring the magic of storytelling to your classroom this winter with this engaging, ready-to-use lesson based on the heartwarming short film The Lost Letter. Designed for Key Stage 2 learners, this resource helps pupils develop the key reading skill of summarising, while exploring themes of kindness, empathy, and holiday spirit.

What’s Included:

• Editable ActivInspire flipchart with learning objective and structured tasks (PDF included).
• Guided summary framework and pupil tasks
• Link to the short film The Lost Letter
• Discussion and writing prompts

Key Features:

• Focused on the skill of summarising (aligned with UK National Curriculum Reading Content Domain 2c)
• Editable ActivInspire file – easy to adapt
• Linked to a high-quality short film (The Lost Letter) to build engagement
• Clear instructions, modelling and scaffolded pupil tasks
• Suitable for whole-class, small group, or independent work
• Includes visual and auditory support – ideal for EAL and SEND learners
• Seasonal appeal – perfect for end-of-term or Christmas-themed lessons

Perfect For:

• English / Literacy / Guided Reading lessons (KS2 – Years 4–6)
• Whole-class teaching or guided reading
• Homework, enrichment or cover work
• EAL-friendly classrooms
• Festive or thematic planning