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9 July 2025

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Support analytical writing and critical thinking with this comprehensive set of essay questions for The Monkey’s Paw by W. W. Jacobs. With 15 carefully crafted prompts, this resource encourages students to explore the story’s themes, characters, structure, and literary techniques—making it ideal for homework, assessments, or classroom discussion.

This flexible resource allows for differentiation, independent writing, or teacher-guided analysis, helping students develop thoughtful and text-based responses.

This download includes:
★ A complete list of 15 essay questions in PDF format
★ Individual printable handouts for each question
★ An editable PowerPoint version for flexible classroom use

Sample Questions Include:
➤ How does W. W. Jacobs use foreshadowing in The Monkey’s Paw to build suspense? Provide examples from the text.
➤ Discuss the theme of fate versus free will. How do the characters’ actions reflect this theme, and what message does the story convey?
➤ Analyse the character of Mr White. How do his actions and decisions drive the plot, and what do they reveal about him?

The range of questions supports a variety of ability levels, allowing students to select or be assigned a challenge suited to their needs.

Perfect for:
✔ Essay planning and analytical writing
✔ Homework or assessment tasks
✔ Class discussion and extended response
✔ Exam preparation and revision

Download now to support thoughtful, structured engagement with The Monkey’s Paw in your literature classroom.

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The Monkey's Paw Teaching Resources and Activities Bundle

Step into the eerie and suspenseful world of The Monkey’s Paw with this comprehensive teaching bundle! Designed to deepen students’ understanding and spark critical thinking, this resource offers a wide range of creative and interactive activities that bring W.W. Jacobs’ chilling short story to life. Packed with revision resources, discussion prompts, and imaginative tasks, this bundle will enhance your students’ appreciation of the story’s gothic atmosphere, moral dilemmas, and timeless themes. Whether you’re introducing the story or revising for assessment, this resource has you covered. This bundle includes: ✔ The Monkey’s Paw Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts – Inspire imaginative responses that explore characters, themes, and alternative perspectives. ✔ The Monkey’s Paw Word Search – Reinforce key vocabulary and concepts in a fun, accessible format. ✔ The Monkey’s Paw Crossword – A comprehension-boosting puzzle that helps students recall key details and terms. ✔ The Monkey’s Paw Post-Reading Creative Tasks – Includes engaging activities like TikTok reviews, mood boards, news reports, and movie soundtrack design. ✔ The Monkey’s Paw Roll the Dice Discussion Board – Promote lively group discussions with this interactive format. ✔ The Monkey’s Paw Bingo Revision Game – A fun, fast-paced way to consolidate key characters, themes, and events. ✔ The Monkey’s Paw Essay Questions – 15 thought-provoking prompts that encourage deep literary analysis and essay planning. Why choose this bundle? ✔ Versatile: Perfect for introducing, exploring, or revising The Monkey’s Paw. ✔ Engaging: A blend of creative, analytical, and discussion-based activities to suit all learners. ✔ No-Prep & Easy-to-Use: Print-and-go resources that seamlessly fit into any lesson plan. Perfect for: ✔ English Literature lessons ✔ Cover lessons ✔ Class discussions & independent tasks ✔ Exam preparation & revision 📥 Download now and bring The Monkey’s Paw to life with a rich variety of dynamic, classroom-ready resources!

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