Bring the magic of storytelling to your classroom this winter with this engaging, ready-to-use lesson based on the heartwarming short film The Lost Letter. Designed for Key Stage 2 learners, this resource helps pupils develop the key reading skill of summarising, while exploring themes of kindness, empathy, and holiday spirit.
What’s Included:
Editable ActivInspire flipchart with learning objective and structured tasks (PDF included).
Guided summary framework and pupil tasks
Link to the short film The Lost Letter
Discussion and writing prompts
Key Features:
Focused on the skill of summarising (aligned with UK National Curriculum Reading Content Domain 2c)
Editable ActivInspire file – easy to adapt
Linked to a high-quality short film (The Lost Letter) to build engagement
Clear instructions, modelling and scaffolded pupil tasks
Suitable for whole-class, small group, or independent work
Includes visual and auditory support – ideal for EAL and SEND learners
Seasonal appeal – perfect for end-of-term or Christmas-themed lessons
Perfect For:
English / Literacy / Guided Reading lessons (KS2 – Years 4–6)
Whole-class teaching or guided reading
Homework, enrichment or cover work
EAL-friendly classrooms
Festive or thematic planning
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