1. Reading Strategies
When we read we use a range of strategies to help us understand what we read.
We ask questions, make predictions and summarise to help our comprehension.
By watching a range of short films we will develop our use of reading strategies to help us in all of our subjects.

2. Lifted When we read we make inferences
Lifted When we read we make inferences. This means that we understand what is happening even when it is not obvious.
Fill in the sheet.
In your book – Summarise what happened in the short film – Write 15 sentences in sequence describing what happened.
Describe the 2 characters in the short film. The 2 aliens. What do we know about them?

3. Geri’s Game When we read we make inferences
Geri’s Game When we read we make inferences. This means that we understand what is happening even when it is not obvious.
Fill in the sheet.
In your book – Summarise what happened in the short film – Write 15 sentences in sequence describing what happened.
Describe the 2 characters in the short film. How is Geri shown as 2 different characters.

4. La Luna When we read we make inferences
La Luna When we read we make inferences. This means that we understand what is happening even when it is not obvious.
Fill in the sheet.
In your book – Summarise what happened in the short film – Write 15 sentences in sequence describing what happened.
Describe the characters in the short film. What kind of people are they? What do they look like?

5. Tin Toy When we read we make inferences
Tin Toy When we read we make inferences. This means that we understand what is happening even when it is not obvious.
Fill in the sheet.
In your book – Summarise what happened in the short film – Write at least 5 sentences in sequence describing what happened.
Describe the characters in the film. What do we know about them?

6. One Man Band When we read we make inferences
One Man Band When we read we make inferences. This means that we understand what is happening even when it is not obvious.
Fill in the sheet.
In your book – Summarise what happened in the short film – Write 15 sentences in sequence describing what happened.
Describe the characters in the film. What do we know about them?

7. For the Birds When we read we make inferences
For the Birds When we read we make inferences. This means that we understand what is happening even when it is not obvious.
Fill in the sheet.
In your book – Summarise what happened in the short film – Write at least 5 sentences in sequence describing what happened.
What do you learn from this film?
Why is this an important film from people your age to watch?

8. Presto When we read we make inferences
Presto When we read we make inferences. This means that we understand what is happening even when it is not obvious.
Fill in the sheet.
In your book – Summarise what happened in the short film – Write at least 5 sentences in sequence describing what happened.
Describe the rabbit. Does he have a personality? Describe it!

9. Boundin Summarise the film in at least 5 sentences.
Write one question you would ask the jackalope.
What piece of advice does the jackalope give the sheep?
In this short film the main character is faced with a challenge. Describe the challenge he has to face.
Why is this a challenge for him?
Describe how the jackalope helps the sheep out.
What do you think is the message of the film?

10. Lava
Why is the big volcano sad at the start? Write 10 sentences that explain the plot (main events) of the film. How do the Volcanos come to be together? How do the Volcanos feel at the end? How can you tell?