Activity

As students watch the first three minutes of the film, ask them to jot down as many descriptive details as they can about the two characters.

Now, watching the same extract again, encourage students track what they think the characters are feeling as the clip progresses. Can they write down simple sentences that might capture their thoughts? This is particularly interesting as the film is without speech. Less able students might be encouraged to generate questions that they have about the extract.

In pairs, ask students to come up with a simple dialogue between the lady and the child that they think might fit the extract.

Once students have shared their ideas with another member of the class (or contributed to a whole group discussion) ask students to think about what happens after the young child goes through the red door.

Some more ideas

• Ask students to build upon their knowledge of writing creatively and draw upon their interpretation of the film to continue with the story.