Explore character emotion and setting with this engaging inference lesson based on the award-winning short film Origins. Designed for KS2 and lower KS3, this resource helps students practise inferencing skills — drawing conclusions from visual clues — and builds emotional literacy and empathy through multimodal storytelling.
What’s Included:
Full lesson ActivInspire flipchart (4 slides) and PDF.
Starter video link to BBC Bitesize on inference
Guided viewing prompt using the short film Origins (link included)
Inference-based comprehension questions
Creative writing extension: robot diary entry
Plenary discussion slide
Linked to the UK National Curriculum objectives for inference and comprehension
Key Features:
Video-based learning – supports visual and auditory learners
Inference-focused – targets a key reading skill in an engaging context
No dialogue – ideal for students of all reading abilities or EAL learners
Creative extension – diary writing task promotes empathy and narrative voice
Editable format – easily adapt for different year groups or classroom needs
Linked to National Curriculum – supports reading comprehension objectives at KS2 and KS3
Perfect For:
English / Literacy / Guided Reading lessons in KS2 & KS3
Whole-class comprehension or small-group reading
Cover lessons, enrichment or homework
Emotional literacy and PSHE cross-curricular links
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