Support your learners in mastering the art of summarising with this engaging comprehension lesson based on the heartwarming Pixar short film Piper. Perfect for KS2–KS3 students, this ready-to-teach resource guides pupils through how to identify key events and main ideas, using structured questioning and clear modelling.
What’s Included:
Teacher-led ActivInspire flipchart (PDF included).
Video links for explicit instruction and engaging content (Piper and ‘How to summarise’ video)
Comprehension questions targeting sequencing, inference, and key ideas
Summary-writing task with example paragraph for comparison
Editable and printable formats
Key Features:
Linked to UK National Curriculum (Reading comprehension: summarising, sequencing, inference)
Supports development of critical thinking and concise writing
Ideal for whole-class teaching, literacy interventions, or cover lessons
Suitable for KS2 (Year 5–6) and lower KS3 (Year 7–8)
Video-based – perfect for visual learners
No printing required (but includes printable versions if preferred)
Easy to differentiate with built-in scaffolds and extension prompts
Perfect For:
English / Literacy lessons
Guided reading / comprehension skills
KS2–KS3 transition
Summary writing practice
Independent or small group tasks
Cover work, enrichment or remote learning
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