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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