Captivate your learners with this powerful and heartwarming short film, The Box (La Boîte). This literacy lesson helps pupils practise key reading skills – retrieval, inference, and theme identification – through a silent animated story about an old man, a trap, and an unlikely friendship with a mouse.
What’s Included:
Editable lesson (ActivInspire (PDF included)
Direct YouTube link to The Box (La Boîte)
10 scaffolded comprehension questions (5 retrieval, 5 inference)
Answer sheet
Group discussion task on themes and morals
Key Features:
Linked to UK National Curriculum Reading objectives
Strong focus on visual literacy – no dialogue means students must interpret body language, expressions, and events
Questions explore both plot detail and emotional nuance
Supports speaking & listening, empathy, and group discussion
Editable and easy to differentiate
Encourages critical thinking around kindness, loneliness, and trust
Perfect For:
KS2 English / Literacy/ Guided Reading
Comprehension skill-building through film
Thematic discussions (empathy, relationships, personal growth)
Oracy-focused sessions or PSHE links
Cover lessons, homework, or cross-curricular units
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