51ºÚÁÏ

Unlock creativity and deepen understanding of The Black Cat by Edgar Allan Poe with this set of 10 post-reading creative writing prompts. Designed to explore key themes, plot points, and character psychology, this resource helps students engage with the text through imaginative and thought-provoking tasks.

Perfect for homework, assessments, or engaging starters, these prompts offer students a choice of challenge and allow for easy differentiation across a range of abilities.

This download includes:
★ A complete list of 10 creative writing prompts
★ Individual handouts for each prompt where students can plan and write their responses

Sample Prompts:
➤ Write a newspaper article covering the mysterious events surrounding the fire and the discovery of the body and the cat within the wall. Include quotes, details of the scene, and speculation about the narrator’s state of mind.
➤ Write a diary entry from the narrator’s wife, exploring her growing fear, her thoughts on the cats, and her observations of her husband’s decline.

These prompts help students analyse the story through creative expression, encouraging close reading and the development of narrative voice and perspective.

Perfect for:
✔ Creative writing tasks
✔ Homework assignments
✔ Cover lessons
✔ Thematic exploration and discussion

Download now to inspire imaginative responses and critical thinking in your study of The Black Cat.