The Monkey’s Paw – Complete Teaching Resource (KS3/KS4)
78-slide editable PowerPoint and 23 worksheets
This fully resourced and editable teaching pack explores W. W. Jacobs’ classic Gothic short story The Monkey’s Paw. Designed for KS3 and adaptable for KS4, it includes everything you need to teach the text in depth—ideal for English Literature or Creative Writing lessons.
The resource includes:
78-slide PowerPoint (editable and ready to teach)
23 worksheets for classwork, homework, or revision
Full copy of the short story
Lesson-by-lesson scheme of work
Character analysis (Mr White, Mrs White, Herbert, Sergeant-Major Morris)
Context lessons on the Gothic genre and Victorian society
Language analysis tasks focusing on mood, suspense and tension
TV adaptation links to support visual learners
Exam-style question with planning support
Comprehension and consolidation activities
Perfect for developing students’ understanding of narrative technique, structure, and language while encouraging analytical thinking and extended writing.
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