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Support your KS2–KS3 learners in developing their ability to identify themes in fiction and justify their opinions with evidence. This ready-to-use, video-based lesson explores the short film The Three Robbers through guided discussion, critical thinking, and written response tasks.

Perfect for English, reading comprehension, or PSHE-style moral reasoning sessions, this resource invites students to reflect on the moral complexity of characters and how their perceptions can change.

What’s Included:
Editable ActivInspire flipchart with learning objective and structured tasks (PDF included).

Step-by-step guide on:
What theme means and how to identify it
How to give and justify personal opinions

Integrated video task using The Three Robbers (YouTube link included)

Guided reflection pause at 2:15 with discussion prompt

Two focused written tasks to develop comprehension and reasoning

Plenary activity with a debate-style statement, encouraging critical thinking and respectful disagreement.

Key Features:
Thought-provoking and moral-rich narrative ideal for values-based learning

Supports reading comprehension, inference, and opinion writing

No printing required

Suitable for Years 4–7 / Grades 4–8

Ideal for English, PSHE, Guided Reading, or Literature Circles

Easily adapted for discussion-based or writing-focused lessons

Aligned with the UK National Curriculum and adaptable to Common Core

Perfect For:
English / Literacy / Guided Reading lessons

PSHE/Moral dilemma lessons

English comprehension warm-ups

Cover lessons, enrichments or independent learning