
Immerse your students in the suspenseful world of The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs with this engaging set of creative writing prompts. Designed to encourage thoughtful responses and imaginative storytelling, these tasks allow students to explore character perspectives, emotions, and the unsettling themes of fate and consequence.
Ideal for use after reading the story, these prompts can be used as bell-ringers, homework tasks, creative writing lessons, or extension activities.
This download includes:
★ A complete list of 10 creative writing prompts
★ Individual printable handouts for each prompt
Sample Prompts Include:
➤ Write a diary entry from Mr White describing the night he made his wish and the atmosphere in the room as the story unfolded
➤ Write a short story from the perspective of Sergeant-Major Morris, recounting his time in India and the origin of the monkey’s paw
These prompts help students engage with the story’s key characters and themes, while practising narrative voice, point of view, and tone.
Perfect for:
✔ Creative writing tasks
✔ Homework or independent work
✔ Cover lessons or extension activities
✔ Thematic exploration and imaginative thinking
Download now to spark creativity and encourage students to reimagine The Monkey’s Paw through powerful and original writing.
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