L.O: To explain characters’ feelings, thoughts, and motives from their actions across the story.
Dive into character analysis with this engaging, ready-to-teach lesson based on the iconic Disney song ‘Under the Sea’. Using a high-quality video clip and accompanying lyrics, students explore how characters express their thoughts and emotions through actions, body language, and song lyrics. This lesson encourages children to justify their ideas with evidence — perfect for developing inference and empathy.
What’s Included:
Editable ActivInspire flipchart with learning objective and structured tasks (PDF included).
Key focus: inferring character feelings and motives using evidence
Link to Under the Sea video (YouTube)
Link to full lyrics online
Guided discussion questions and modelled thinking
Independent written task with two structured response questions
Plenary for class discussion and comparison of ideas
Key Features:
Editable ActivInspire flipchart – fully customisable
Encourages speaking, listening, and emotional inference
Supports comprehension skills linked to character analysis
Builds justification and evidence-based explanation
Ideal for KS2 learners (Years 3–6)
No prep required – ready to go resource
Perfect For:
KS2 English / Literacy / Guided Reading lessons
Character inference and empathy development
Cover lessons, enrichments or video-based literacy units
Extension activities for PSHE or drama links
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