
Unveil the Mystery and Suspense with These The Lady or the Tiger? Creative Activities
Bring Frank R. Stockton’s classic short story The Lady or the Tiger? to life with this collection of imaginative, classroom-ready creative tasks. Designed to deepen students’ understanding of themes such as love, jealousy, justice, and human nature, these activities encourage empathy, creativity, and analytical thinking.
Perfect for units exploring ambiguous endings, symbolism, or moral dilemmas, this resource invites students to engage with the clash between barbarism and civilisation through multiple creative lenses.
Students can choose from a range of engaging tasks, including:
★ Filming a short TikTok review sharing personal reactions to the story
★ Scripting a podcast debating whether the princess chose the lady or the tiger
★ Creating a graphic novel adaptation of the trial and key moments
★ Compiling an official trial report with charges, witnesses, and arena sketches
★ Designing set and costume ideas for two contrasting scenes
★ Writing a five-minute stage play capturing the suspense of the trial
★ Producing a live-style arena broadcast with sound effects and commentary
★ Writing a sensational newspaper article reporting on the spectacle
★ Designing an arena that symbolises power, justice, and performance
Why Choose This Resource?
➤ Promotes close reading through imaginative and symbolic responses
➤ Provides discussion-rich alternatives to traditional written analysis
➤ Supports multiple learning styles and independent interpretation
➤ Ideal for literature lessons, short story study, or explorations of open endings
Encourage your students to think beyond the page as they grapple with Stockton’s unforgettable question: Which came out of the opened door — the lady, or the tiger?
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