
Support your study of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart with this engaging word search activity—perfect for reinforcing key vocabulary and themes such as guilt, madness, and paranoia.
Ideal for KS3 or KS4 English, this versatile task can be used as a lesson starter, bell ringer, homework activity, revision task, or cover lesson filler. With a wide range of relevant terms, pupils can revisit characters, plot points, and gothic elements in a fun, low-stakes format.
The download includes:
★ Printable word search puzzle
★ Full answer key for easy marking or peer review
Words to find include:
Guilt, Madness, Confession, Floorboards, Vulture, Paranoia, Old Man, Heart, Murder, Time, Police, and more.
Key features:
✔ Reinforces vocabulary and comprehension
✔ Supports thematic understanding and close reading
✔ Low-prep – print and go
✔ Suitable for individual or paired work
A flexible and accessible resource to complement your teaching of The Tell-Tale Heart and develop pupils’ confidence with gothic fiction.
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