

Elevate Your Lessons with This The Murders in the Rue Morgue Roll the Dice Discussion Board
Transform your classroom discussions with this interactive Roll the Dice activity, designed to deepen students’ understanding of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Murders in the Rue Morgue. Perfect for sparking lively debate, this resource encourages learners to engage with the story’s characters, themes, and Gothic atmosphere while practising critical thinking and collaborative dialogue.
Students roll the dice to reveal thought-provoking prompts, making every discussion different and dynamic. The questions guide exploration of Dupin’s detective methods, the locked-room mystery, and the unusual resolution, while also encouraging personal interpretation.
Sample Prompts Include:
➤ What does the story reveal about the social and historical context of the time?
➤ Why do you think Dupin was so fascinated by the murders?
➤ Why might Poe have chosen an animal as the murderer rather than a human character?
How to Use:
- A student rolls the dice.
- They locate the corresponding question on the board.
- The student answers the question or uses it to spark discussion.
- The question is crossed off before the next student rolls.
What’s Included:
★ One A4-sized discussion board – ideal for pair or small group work
★ One A3-sized discussion board – perfect for larger groups or whole-class activity
Why Choose This Resource?
✔ Encourages student-led discussion and critical thinking
✔ Offers an interactive alternative to traditional Q&A tasks
✔ Adaptable for KS3–KS4 English Literature and Gothic/detective fiction units
✔ Simple to set up – just print and play
Download today and engage your students in an interactive exploration of The Murders in the Rue Morgue that makes analysis enjoyable, collaborative, and insightful.
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