Spark Critical Thinking and Creativity with These The Lady or the Tiger? Writing Prompts
Support your students in exploring the suspense, symbolism, and moral dilemmas of Frank Stockton’s The Lady or the Tiger? with this set of 10 engaging creative prompts. Designed to encourage independent response and critical engagement, these tasks are perfect for homework, bell ringers, assessments, or extension activities.
The resource helps students consider character motivation, narrative perspective, and the ethical complexities of Stockton’s famous cliffhanger, while also giving them opportunities to write in a variety of genres.
What’s Included:
★ A complete list of all 10 creative writing prompts
★ Individual printable handouts for each prompt with space for student responses
Sample Prompts Include:
➤ Write a newspaper article announcing the trial of the young man and exploring the public’s reaction to this unusual system of justice.
➤ Write a diary entry from the princess, sharing her thoughts and emotions leading up to the trial and her conflicted decision over the doors.
Why Choose This Resource?
✔ Versatile – use for classwork, homework, revision, or cover lessons
✔ Differentiated – allow students to select their own challenge, or assign prompts based on ability
✔ Engaging – encourages empathy, imagination, and close engagement with theme and character
Perfect for:
✔ KS3 English Literature
✔ Short story study and comparative analysis
✔ Creative writing tasks alongside analytical work
Download today and bring Stockton’s timeless tale of suspense, justice, and human passion to life in your classroom.
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