Spark prediction skills with this suspense-filled short film activity, based on the haunting animation Alma. Ideal for KS2, this resource guides students through structured prediction tasks while building inference and thematic understanding. Perfect for spooky season, literacy units, or narrative comprehension practice.
What is included:
Editable lesson slides (ActivInspire) and PDF version.
LO: To predict events in stories.
Guided film pauses at key moments with scaffolded prediction questions
Plenary task to reflect on the film’s moral or message
Video link included (Alma, from Literacy Shed)
Key features:
Curriculum-linked (UK National Curriculum for Reading – prediction, inference, theme)
Editable and ready to teach
Builds higher-order thinking through discussion and writing
Ideal for cover lessons, thematic units, or Halloween week
Perfect for:
English / Literacy lessons
Years 3–6 (KS2)
Whole-class or guided reading
Prediction and inference focus
Film and narrative comprehension
Spooky-themed activities in autumn or Halloween
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