

Deepen your pupils’ analysis of The Tell-Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe with this comprehensive set of 15 essay questions. Perfect for KS3 or KS4 English, this resource supports critical thinking and structured writing by encouraging students to explore character, theme, narrative voice, and structure.
Ideal for use in assessments, homework, class discussions, or exam prep, the variety of questions allows for easy differentiation and flexible teaching.
The download includes:
★ A full list of 15 essay questions
★ Individual printable handouts for each question
★ An editable PowerPoint version of all questions (for classroom display or adaptation)
Example questions include:
➤ How does Poe use the narrator’s voice to build suspense in The Tell-Tale Heart?
➤ What role does guilt play in the story, and how does it affect the narrator’s behaviour?
➤ Why does the narrator insist he is sane, and how does Poe reveal otherwise?
Key features:
✔ Encourages analytical thinking and essay planning
✔ Easily differentiated – pupils can choose or be assigned questions
✔ Suitable for a range of class activities, homework, or formal writing tasks
✔ No-prep – ready to print and use or adapt for your classroom
A valuable and versatile resource to support your teaching of The Tell-Tale Heart, designed to develop deeper literary understanding and structured response skills.
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