Get your students thinking critically and writing concisely with this engaging summarising lesson, based on the animated short film Snack Attack. This ready-to-teach resource guides pupils through how to identify key events, retell them in their own words, and reflect on the deeper message of the story – with plenty of humour and a twist ending!
What’s Included:
Teacher-led ActivInspire flipchart (PDF included).
Link to video (Snack Attack) for visual engagement
Guided note-taking task (bullet point main events)
Structured summary writing activity
Plenary reflection on theme/moral of the story
Key Features:
Focus on reading comprehension: summarising
Develops sequencing, paraphrasing, and theme recognition skills
Includes moral discussion and character reflection
Editable and adaptable for different class needs
Based on a high-interest, relatable short film
Suitable for both KS2 & KS3 learners (UK) / Grades 4–8 (US)
Links to National Curriculum (UK) and supports Common Core skills
Perfect For:
English / Literacy/ Guided Reading lessons
KS2–KS3 transition
Summary writing practice
PSHE links: empathy, perspective-taking, stereotyping
Reading comprehension strategies (summarising, inference, retelling)
Cover lessons, enrichment or independent tasks
Media literacy and critical thinking
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