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Ignite Creativity with These The Murders in the Rue Morgue Writing Prompts

Encourage imaginative and analytical responses to Edgar Allan Poe’s The Murders in the Rue Morgue with this post-reading resource. Perfect for homework, bell ringers, cover lessons, or assessments, these prompts allow students to engage with the story’s themes, characters, and mystery through a range of creative perspectives.

Designed to support easy differentiation, this resource gives learners choice in how they respond, helping to foster independence while reinforcing key elements of Poe’s pioneering detective tale.

What’s Included:
★ A comprehensive list of 10 creative writing prompts
★ Individual printable handouts for each prompt, with space for students to draft their responses

Sample Prompts:
➤ Write a diary entry from Auguste Dupin, recording his thoughts after first reading about the Rue Morgue murders in the newspaper.
➤ Create a letter from the sailor who owned the Ourang-Outang to a friend, explaining what happened.

Why Choose This Resource?
✔ Provides imaginative alternatives to traditional analytical tasks
✔ Differentiated – students can choose their own challenge or tasks can be allocated by ability
✔ Quick to use – ready-to-print PDFs save planning and preparation time
✔ Perfect for developing creative writing, empathy, and comprehension

Download today and bring creativity, engagement, and fresh perspectives to your lessons on The Murders in the Rue Morgue.

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The Murders in the Rue Morgue Activities and Teaching Resources Bundle

Unravel Mystery and Suspense with The Murders in the Rue Morgue Complete Teaching Bundle Support your students in exploring Edgar Allan Poe’s The Murders in the Rue Morgue, often recognised as the first modern detective story. This all-in-one teaching bundle combines creative tasks, revision tools, and analytical prompts to help learners engage with Poe’s locked-room mystery, Dupin’s pioneering methods of detection, and the Gothic atmosphere that underpins the tale. Designed to encourage close reading, critical thinking, and imaginative response, this pack equips you with a wide variety of ready-to-use resources that make teaching Poe’s classic both engaging and memorable. This bundle includes: ✔ The Murders in the Rue Morgue Writing Prompts – 10 creative tasks, from diary entries to letters and alternative perspectives ✔ The Murders in the Rue Morgue Word Search – 37 key terms to reinforce vocabulary and themes ✔ The Murders in the Rue Morgue Crossword Puzzle – 18 clue-based questions to revise plot, characters, and themes ✔ The Murders in the Rue Morgue Creative Activities – nine imaginative tasks including detective dossiers, trial reports, and graphic novel adaptations ✔ The Murders in the Rue Morgue Roll the Dice Discussion Board – student-led questions to spark debate and close analysis ✔ The Murders in the Rue Morgue Bingo Review Game – 36 cards with clues to consolidate vocabulary, themes, and literary devices ✔ The Murders in the Rue Morgue Essay Questions – 15 analytical prompts with printable handouts and an editable PowerPoint Why choose this bundle? ✔ Versatile – suitable for introducing, exploring, or revising the story ✔ Engaging – a balance of analytical, creative, and interactive resources ✔ Time-Saving – all resources are ready to print, with minimal preparation required ✔ Flexible – activities work for homework, independent study, or whole-class teaching Perfect for: ✔ KS3 & KS4 English Literature ✔ Gothic fiction and detective fiction units ✔ Cover lessons and homework ✔ Revision and exam preparation 📥 Download today and guide your students through one of Edgar Allan Poe’s most groundbreaking and atmospheric tales — a story that shaped detective fiction as we know it.

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