Develop your students’ inference skills with this thoughtful and emotionally resonant lesson based on the animated short film Bigger Than Alexander. Perfect for KS2 learners, this resource encourages pupils to “read between the lines” to understand character thoughts, feelings, and motivations through visual storytelling and discussion.
What is included:
ActivInspire lesson (editable) and PDF:
Slide 1: Introduction to inference (with clear strategy breakdown)
Slides 2–3: Visual inference warm-up using pictures and thought-provoking questions
UNCRC Articles 24, 27, and 28 integrated for rights education links
Slide 4: Video task – Watch Bigger Than Alexander and answer 3 key inference questions
Plenary: Discussion of the moral/theme of the story
Video link included.
Key features:
Editable ActivInspire format
Emphasises critical thinking and empathy
Integrated UNCRC connections
Encourages class discussion and deep reflection
Ideal for PSHE-linked literacy work, rights-based learning, or emotional literacy sessions
Perfect For:
KS2 English or Literacy lessons. Could also be used in Year 2 (KS1).
PSHE/Child’s rights cross-curricular learning
Inference practice in guided reading
Cover lessons or emotional literacy units
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