Scrambled – Inference Lesson Using Short Film (KS2–KS3)

Help your students develop deeper reading comprehension skills with this engaging inference lesson based on the animated short film Scrambled. This ready-to-teach resource encourages learners to explore character thoughts, feelings, and motives using visual clues, body language, and actions – all through the quirky and emotional story of a girl and a sentient Rubik’s Cube.

What’s Included:

• Editable ActivInspire flipchart with learning objective and structured tasks (PDF included).
• Video link to Scrambled (6-min short film – no dialogue)
• Time-stamped inference prompts to explore how characters feel and why
• Guided reflection on evidence-based inference
• Plenary question encouraging discussion of theme and moral

Key Features:

• Focus on reading comprehension: inference & empathy
• Supports written or verbal responses with structured scaffolding
• Teaches evidence-based justification (e.g. facial expressions, actions)
• Cross-curricular links to PSHE and emotional literacy
• Ideal for KS2–KS3 (UK) / Grades 4–8 (US)
• Links to the National Curriculum (UK) and Common Core standards
• Fully editable and adaptable for your classroom needs

Perfect For:

• English / Literacy lessons
• Inference practice or guided reading activities
• Visual literacy & discussion starters
• Whole-class, small group or individual work
• Cover lessons, enrichments or home learning