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Roald Dahl Short Stories Teaching Resources and Activities Bundle
Bring Roald Dahl’s dark and twisted short stories to life with this all-in-one teaching bundle—featuring Lamb to the Slaughter, The Landlady, and The Way Up to Heaven. Perfect for KS3 English, this comprehensive resource pack includes a wide range of creative, analytical, and interactive activities to support your short story unit.
Each story is explored through engaging post-reading tasks, vocabulary activities, discussion-based learning, and critical essay prompts—ideal for classroom teaching, revision, homework, or cover lessons.
What’s Included:
For each story, you’ll receive:
✔ Creative Writing Prompts – Explore voice, perspective, and tone through imaginative responses
✔ Creative Tasks – Engage students with mood boards, podcasts, graphic novel scenes, and more
✔ Essay Questions – 15 analytical prompts per story for developing critical thinking and writing skills
✔ Crossword – Reinforce comprehension and key terms
✔ Bingo Game – A fun way to revise characters, plot, and key ideas
✔ Roll the Dice Discussion Board – Spark meaningful classroom discussion with no prep required
Why Choose This Bundle?
✔ Covers 3 widely taught Roald Dahl short stories
✔ Supports both creative and analytical outcomes
✔ Suits a variety of learning styles and ability levels
✔ Ideal for full schemes of work, mini-units, or themed lessons on suspense, justice, and irony
✔ Print-and-go – minimal prep, maximum impact
Perfect for:
✔ English Literature and Language lessons
✔ Homework, independent study, and group tasks
✔ Revision and end-of-unit assessment prep
✔ Cover lessons and emergency planning
Save time and bring Roald Dahl’s stories into your classroom with confidence—this bundle offers everything you need to teach Lamb to the Slaughter, The Landlady, and The Way Up to Heaven in one affordable, high-impact package.
YA Famous First Lines Reading Display for English Classrooms and Libraries
Are you in search of a bulletin board that will encourage your students to read more? Look no further! This First Lines Bulletin Board is a quick and easy display that will spark your students’ interest in 20 engaging and exciting books. This set includes opening lines from well-known titles such as Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, The Hunger Games, and Harry Potter, as well as lesser-known gems! A full list of books is below.
With two quotes per page and a sleek black-and-white design, this set is perfect for printing on white or colored paper. Display these quotes on their own, or pair them with the corresponding book covers (easily found on Google). Don’t miss out on this opportunity to boost your students’ reading motivation!
The quotes come from:
★ Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children - Ransom Riggs
★ Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe - Benjamin Alire Sáenz
★ The Hunger Games - Suzanne Collins
★ Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone - J.K. Rowling
★ The Fault in Our Stars - John Green
★ The Maze Runner - James Dashner
★ The Hate U Give - Angie Thomas
★ To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before - Jenny Han
★ Six of Crows - Leigh Bardugo
★ We Were Liars - E. Lockhart
★ Holes - Louis Sachar
★ Uglies - Scott Westerfeld
★ The Hobbit - J.R.R. Tolkien
★ Gone - Michael Grant
★ Malice - Chris Wooding
★ The Giver - Lois Lowry
★ Cinder - Marissa Meyer
★ Scythe - Neal Shusterman
★ The Enemy - Charlie Higson
★ Legend - Marie Lu
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Tailored for classroom engagement, these prompts serve as excellent tools for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, they will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in Dahl’s gripping short story. From exploring Mary Maloney’s transformation and motives to analysing the story’s suspense and dark humour, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative expression.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of “Lamb to the Slaughter.”
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for “Lamb to the Slaughter”
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can write or plan their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from the perspective of Mary Maloney. In it, you should explain the events of that fateful evening and her feelings and thoughts about what took place.
➤ Write a short story from the perspective of one of the police officers involved in the investigation, revealing their suspicions and frustration as they try to solve the murder of Patrick Maloney.
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The Veldt by Ray Bradbury Activities Bundle
Dive into the immersive world of Ray Bradbury’s “The Veldt” with our teaching bundle! Elevate your classroom experience with a bundle that goes beyond the ordinary. Our “The Veldt” teaching bundle is curated to deepen understanding and foster engagement. Bursting with interactive activities, it brings the story to life, enriching students’ appreciation for its themes, characters, and symbolism. Take your English classroom to new heights with this essential resource!
Currently, this bundle includes:
★ The Veldt Post-Reading Creative Narrative Writing Prompts
★ The Veldt Word Search
★ The Veldt Crossword
★ The Veldt Post-Reading Creative Task
★ The Veldt Roll the Dice Discussion Board
★ The Veldt Bingo Review Game
★ The Veldt Essay Questions
Lord of the Flies by William Golding Post-Reading Creative Review Tasks
Immerse your students in the captivating world of Lord of the Flies with this comprehensive collection of creative assignments. Featuring 9 diverse and engaging tasks, students can explore the novel’s themes, characters, and setting through a range of interactive projects.
These activities cater to different learning styles, fostering independent and collaborative work while encouraging deep analysis of the text in creative and thought-provoking ways.
Ideal for group projects, cover lessons, end-of-unit assessments, or homework assignments, these versatile tasks encourage students to present their unique interpretations of the novel, making learning engaging and interactive.
Students can choose from the following tasks:
★ Creating a TikTok review
★ Writing a podcast script
★ Creating a brochure pitching the island as an idyllic getaway
★ Designing a movie soundtrack
★ Writing a script for a 5-minute adaptation of the novel
★ Creating character moodboards
★ Writing a news article about an event in the novel
★ Creating Instagram grids for key characters
Perfect for:
✔ Independent or group projects
✔ Starter or plenary activities
✔ End-of-unit assessments
✔ Homework or extension tasks
✔ Cover lessons
Use this dynamic and engaging resource to reinforce comprehension while allowing students to creatively express their understanding of Lord of the Flies!
Download now to bring literature to life in your classroom!
The Crucible by Arthur Miller Act 3 Discussion or Quick Write Task Cards
Encourage critical thinking and deep analysis with these Act 3 Discussion Cards, designed to spark meaningful discussions about the play’s themes, character conflicts, and dramatic structure. Perfect for paired discussions, small groups, whole-class conversations, or quick write responses, these prompts help students explore the rising tension and power struggles in Salem.
The download includes:
✔ 32 Thought-Provoking Cards – Carefully crafted prompts to enhance critical thinking and textual analysis.
✔ Easy-to-Print Format – Cards are formatted four per page for convenient use in any classroom setting.
Some examples of the questions included:
➤ How does the role of religion in Salem contribute to the unfolding drama and conflicts in Act 3?
➤ How do the interactions between Proctor, Abigail, and Danforth drive the dramatic action in Act 3?
➤ Which character do you feel most sympathy for in Act 3? Explain your answer.
Versatile Uses:
✔ Starter activities to introduce key themes.
✔ Quick write prompts for independent analysis.
✔ Exam revision tool to reinforce understanding.
✔ Group or paired discussions to encourage collaboration.
Download now to engage your students in powerful discussions and enhance their understanding of Act 3 in The Crucible!
Animal Farm by George Orwell Essay Questions
Enhance your study of Animal Farm by George Orwell with this comprehensive collection of 15 essay questions. Designed to promote critical thinking and literary analysis, this resource encourages students to explore the novel’s themes, characters, symbols, and historical allegories. Perfect for homework, assessments, class discussions, and exam preparation, these questions support deep engagement with Orwell’s political satire.
The download includes:
★ A list of all 15 essay questions
★ Individual handouts for each question, allowing students to plan and write their essays
★ An editable Google Slides presentation featuring all 15 questions
Some example essay questions include:
➤ How does Orwell explore the theme of power and corruption in Animal Farm? Provide examples of how power influences different characters.
➤ Analyze the symbolism of the windmill. What does it represent, and how does its meaning evolve throughout the novel?
➤ Compare and contrast Napoleon and Snowball. How do their leadership styles and ideologies differ, and what does this reveal about Orwell’s message?
Key Features:
✔ Versatile Use – Ideal for class discussions, independent study, homework, and assessments.
✔ Differentiation-Friendly – Assign questions based on student ability and focus areas.
✔ Exam & Revision Ready – Prepares students for in-depth analytical writing and literary discussion.
✔ No-Prep Resource – Print-and-go materials that save you time while promoting student success.
This thought-provoking essay resource is an essential tool for analyzing Orwell’s political allegory and its relevance today. Download now and engage your students in a deeper exploration of Animal Farm!
Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl Crossword Review Activity
Reinforce key ideas from Lamb to the Slaughter with this engaging crossword activity, designed to test pupils’ knowledge of Roald Dahl’s gripping short story. Ideal for KS3 English, this fun and flexible task helps consolidate vocabulary, plot details, and character understanding.
Perfect as a bell-ringer, homework task, or light revision activity, the crossword is a great way to keep pupils engaged while deepening their comprehension of the text.
The download includes:
★ 15-question crossword (printable)
★ Full answer key for easy marking or peer review
Key features:
➤ No prep required – print and go
➤ Supports retention of plot, character, and thematic elements
➤ Great for early finishers, homework, or cover lessons
➤ Encourages close reading and recall in a fun format
A quick and effective way to check understanding of Lamb to the Slaughter while breaking up heavier tasks with a bit of literary fun.
Dystopian Creative Writing Prompts and Graphic Organisers
Spark your students’ creativity and inspire them to write dystopian tales with our Dystopian Creative Writing Prompts. This download includes everything you need to get your students started on their dystopian writing journey. These versatile and engaging prompts can be used for writing assessments, writing challenges, homework, cover lessons, free writing, or shared writing. With a range of prompts available, students can pick their level of challenge, or you can select it for them.
Included in the download:
★ 48 prompts in total, comprising:
⋆ 12 plot prompts to help students generate ideas for their dystopian stories.
⋆ 12 character prompts to inspire the creation of memorable and complex characters that fit into a dystopian world.
⋆ 12 first lines to get students started on their dystopian stories with a thought-provoking hook.
⋆ 12 setting prompts to help students craft immersive and eerie dystopian settings.
★ A PowerPoint presentation containing all 48 prompts, perfect for the whole class to work from the same prompt.
★ Two graphic organisers to help students plan and organise their dystopian stories.
Challenge your students to imagine a bleak future and explore the darker side of humanity with these dystopian writing prompts. Whether they’re crafting tales of rebellion, oppression, or survival, these prompts will push their creativity and help them develop their writing skills in a thrilling and engaging way. With a range of prompts to choose from, students can tailor their writing experience to their own interests and skill levels. Download these prompts today and see what kind of chilling dystopian stories your students can create!
Winter Descriptive Writing Prompts
Enhance your student’s creative writing with these 30 winter-themed descriptive writing prompts. Perfect for immersing students in the beauty of winter, these prompts are versatile and can be used for individual lessons, starters, writing challenges, cover lessons, seasonal assignments, or independent writing tasks.
Each prompt presents a unique winter scene, item, or scenario designed to spark creativity, improve descriptive language, and encourage students to explore sensory imagery. Examples include:
➤ Describe the feeling of a chilly winter breeze on your face.
➤ Describe the sound of snow beneath your feet as you walk through a winter wonderland.
➤ Describe a snowflake.
This download includes:
★ 30 descriptive writing prompts with a hyperlinked master list
★ Individual handouts for each prompt, allowing students space to write their descriptive pieces
Encourage your students to create vivid and detailed descriptions with these inspiring winter prompts, perfect for bringing the magic of the season into their writing.
The Pedestrian by Ray Bradbury Post-Reading Creative Narrative Writing Prompts
Elevate your The Pedestrian lesson plans with these captivating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Versatile for various class activities, including starter tasks, homework assignments, writing assessments, and cover lessons, these prompts challenge students to explore the characters, themes, and concepts presented in Ray Bradbury’s short story. With a thematic focus on technology, human nature, and the pitfalls of overreliance on technology, these prompts foster critical thinking and imaginative writing while teaching language through literature
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a letter from Leonard Mead to the citizens of the city, trying to convince them to step outside and experience the world.
➤ Write a short story from the perspective of one of the citizens in their home who has noticed Leonard Mead walk by every night.
Offering a variety of prompts, students can choose their own challenge or have assignments differentiated for them based on their skill level. Don’t miss this invaluable resource for teaching The Pedestrian in your English classroom. These writing prompts are designed to captivate students, encouraging them to delve deeper into the rich themes and ideas embedded in Bradbury’s evocative narrative.
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Winter Creative Writing Bundle for Narrative and Descriptive Writing
Bring the magic of winter into your classroom with our Winter Creative Narrative and Descriptive Writing Prompts Bundle. Designed to spark imagination and develop writing skills, this bundle is an ideal resource for engaging students in a range of creative and descriptive writing activities.
This bundle includes:
★ Winter Descriptive Writing Prompts - Encourage students to create vivid imagery with prompts that explore the sights, sounds, and feelings of winter, enhancing their descriptive writing skills.
★ Winter Creative Writing Picture Prompts - Inspire storytelling with captivating winter scenes that serve as visual prompts for imaginative narratives and creative exploration.
★ Winter 5 Senses Worksheets - Strengthen sensory writing skills as students describe winter scenes using all five senses, fostering a thorough and engaging approach to descriptive writing.
Key Features of this bundle:
➤ Seasonal Inspiration: Capture the essence of winter and channel it into creative and descriptive writing, making seasonal learning enjoyable and engaging.
➤ Versatile Use: Suitable for individual assignments, group activities, or class discussions, these prompts and worksheets can be used in various teaching contexts.
➤ Skill Development: Enhance students’ narrative and descriptive writing abilities, encouraging the use of rich vocabulary and detailed descriptions.
➤ Easy Implementation: Ready-to-use prompts and worksheets that require minimal preparation, making them easy to incorporate into your lesson plans.
Download the Winter Creative Narrative and Descriptive Writing Prompts Bundle to inspire creativity and enrich your students’ writing skills with engaging, winter-themed activities.
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Lord of the Flies Revision Activities, Games, and Puzzles Bundle
Engage your students in interactive and thought-provoking activities with this comprehensive bundle for Lord of the Flies. Designed to deepen understanding of William Golding’s classic novel, this resource includes a mix of revision games, discussion activities, creative tasks, and analytical exercises, ensuring a well-rounded approach to studying the text.
Whether you are preparing for assessments, consolidating key themes, or reinforcing knowledge, this bundle offers versatile and engaging resources suitable for independent study, group work, or whole-class activities.
This bundle includes:
★ Essay Questions – 15 thought-provoking prompts covering themes, characters, symbolism, and key events to encourage analytical writing and critical thinking.
★ Creative Tasks – 9 engaging post-reading projects, including writing a podcast script, designing a movie soundtrack, and creating character moodboards, allowing students to explore the novel in a creative and meaningful way.
★ Lord of the Flies Crossword – A 25-clue crossword puzzle that reinforces key concepts, character names, and themes in a fun, interactive format.
★ Lord of the Flies Word Search – A vocabulary-building word search with 34 important terms from the novel, perfect for revision or as a starter or plenary task.
★ Roll the Dice Discussion Board – A dynamic classroom discussion activity where students roll the dice to answer insightful questions about the novel’s themes, characters, and events.
★ Bingo Revision Game – A highly engaging whole-class game designed to review essential elements of the novel, reinforcing comprehension through active learning.
Key Features of this Bundle:
➤ Comprehensive Coverage – A diverse range of activities to suit different learning styles and teaching approaches.
➤ Interactive and Engaging – Revision games, puzzles, and creative tasks make learning memorable and enjoyable.
➤ Versatile Use – Suitable for class discussions, group tasks, independent work, homework, or revision lessons.
➤ Low-Prep, Easy-to-Use – Ready-to-print activities that require minimal teacher preparation.
Perfect for:
✔ GCSE English Literature revision
✔ End-of-unit assessments
✔ Exam preparation
✔ Group and independent tasks
✔ Cover lessons
Download now to enhance engagement, reinforce key themes, and bring Lord of the Flies to life in your classroom!
Easter Themed Visual Creative Writing Picture Prompts for Narrative and Descriptive Writing
Get your students excited for Easter and enhance their writing skills with these 44 Easter-themed picture prompts. Perfect for narrative or descriptive writing exercises, these prompts feature a variety of unique Easter images, from colourful Easter eggs to adorable rabbits and exciting egg hunts. These polaroid-style prompts are versatile and can be used for one-off lessons, cover work, extension tasks, writing challenges, writing stations, homework assignments, or independent writing activities.
Each prompt features:
A unique Easter-themed image in a polaroid-style design
Two prompts per page for easy printing, cutting, and laminating
The download includes:
★ 44 polaroid-style picture prompts
★ A handout for each individual prompt on which students can plan write their creative pieces
Encourage your students to unleash their creativity and imagination with these engaging prompts while improving their writing skills and descriptive language. Download these prompts today and bring the festive spirit of Easter into your classroom!
A Midsummer Night's Dream Act 1 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Act 1 of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Tailored for classroom engagement, these work great as homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your student’s imagination and deepen their understanding of themes and characters in the play. From the romantic entanglements to the enchanting realm of the fairies, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 1. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Shakespeare’s masterpiece, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 1
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can write or plan their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a newspaper article reporting on the upcoming celebrations for Theseus and Hippolyta’s wedding, highlighting the entertainment planned by Philostrate.
➤ Write a letter from Hermia to her father, Egeus, explaining her love for Lysander and her refusal to marry Demetrius.
Animal Farm Chapter 6 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Chapter 6 of Animal Farm with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.
With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the initial rebellion to the complex dynamics among the animals, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapter 6. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching George Orwell’s Animal Farm.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Chapter 6
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from Boxer’s perspective, expressing his dedication to the windmill project and his beliefs about the farm’s future.
➤ Write a letter from one of the hens to Napoleon, sharing her thoughts on the sacrifice they are asked to make by engaging in trade with humans.
Romeo and Juliet Act 1 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts
Enhance your study of Act 1 of Romeo and Juliet with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Tailored for classroom engagement, these work great as homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities. With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of themes and characters in the play. From the opening street brawl to Romeo and Juliet’s first meeting at the Capulet party, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.
This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Act 1. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Shakespeare’s timeless tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.
The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Act 1
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can write or plan their creative pieces.
Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a scene in which Mercutio and Benvolio discuss Romeo’s feelings towards Rosaline and what they can do to help him move on.
➤ Write a scene in which the Nurse, Lord Capulet and Lady Capulet discuss their hopes for Juliet’s future and how they can help her achieve it.
➤ Write a diary entry from the perspective of Juliet, in which she describes meeting Romeo for the first time.
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The Lottery by Shirley Jackson Activities Bundle
Dive into the immersive world of Shirley Jackson’s The Lottery with our comprehensive teaching bundle! Elevate your English Literature lessons with a collection of interactive and engaging resources that go beyond the ordinary. This bundle is designed to deepen students’ understanding of the story’s themes, characters, and symbolism, fostering critical thinking and meaningful discussions.
Bursting with interactive activities, this bundle brings the story to life and enriches students’ appreciation for its unsettling narrative and thought-provoking themes. Take your classroom to new heights with this essential resource for teaching The Lottery!
Currently, this bundle includes:
★ The Lottery Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts – Inspire imaginative responses and literary analysis.
★ The Lottery Word Search – Reinforce key vocabulary and concepts in an engaging way.
★ The Lottery Crossword – Test comprehension and reinforce knowledge of key themes and characters.
★ The Lottery Post-Reading Creative Tasks – A selection of nine engaging activities, including podcast scripting, set design, soundtrack creation, and digital mood boards.
★ The Lottery Roll the Dice Discussion Board – Encourage critical discussions in a fun and interactive way.
★ The Lottery Bingo Revision Game – A lively classroom activity that makes revision enjoyable and effective.
★ The Lottery Essay Questions – 15 thought-provoking essay prompts to develop analytical and critical thinking skills.
Download now to bring The Lottery to life in your classroom with this engaging and versatile teaching bundle!
Free 5 Senses Worksheets for Sensory Imagery in Descriptive Writing
Enhance your students’ descriptive writing skills with our engaging 5 Senses Descriptive Writing Worksheets!
This free download includes 5 worksheets, each featuring a unique image for students to practice identifying and describing sensory details. Ideal for homework, paired work, individual assignments, or cover lessons, these worksheets provide a fun and creative way to develop students’ ability to write vividly and descriptively.
Download now to inspire your students and help them master the art of descriptive writing through the use of sensory details!
A Christmas Carol Post-Reading Crossword Activity
Immerse your students in the festive spirit with our A Christmas Carol Crossword! This engaging resource includes 21 clues and answers intricately crafted around the captivating world of Charles Dickens’s classic tale. Challenge your students’ understanding of key elements and enhance their vocabulary in a fun and educational way. This entertaining crossword puzzle brings a lively touch to literature lessons, reinforcing learning while keeping students engaged.
The download includes both the crossword and its answer key, providing a hassle-free, no-prep activity with minimal marking required. Download now to bring the joy of learning into your classroom!