L.O: To predict what might happen in a story from details stated or implied
Engage your learners this spooky season with a high-interest, low-prep prediction lesson based on The Simpsons parody of The Monkey’s Paw. This classic Halloween clip provides a perfect springboard for practising prediction and inference skills, while introducing students to key themes of consequence, greed, and morality — all through an age-appropriate animated retelling.
What’s Included:
Editable ActivInspire flipchart with learning objective and structured tasks (PDF included).
Prediction worksheet tracking four key moments from the video
Clear learning objective linked to reading comprehension goals
Plenary discussion questions to extend higher-order thinking
Direct link to the video for seamless delivery
Key Features:
Engaging Halloween-themed lesson using The Simpsons
Perfect for reading skills focus – especially prediction and inference
Great for whole-class, small group, enrichments, or cover work
Editable resources to adapt for your learners
Linked to UK National Curriculum / adaptable for Common Core (US)
Encourages deeper comprehension through fun, familiar media
Perfect For:
English / Literacy / Guided Reading lessons
KS2 or potentially LKS3
PSHE / Film-Based Lessons
Halloween week activities
Cover lessons / homework / enrichments / guided reading extension
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