Bring Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart to life with this imaginative post-reading resource, featuring 9 creative tasks designed to engage KS3 or KS4 pupils in deeper exploration of the story’s themes, characters, and gothic atmosphere.
Perfect for classwork, group projects, homework, or end-of-unit assessments, these tasks offer pupils a range of creative options to respond to the text in ways that suit their interests and strengths. Suitable for differentiation and adaptable for both independent and collaborative work.
Pupils can choose from tasks such as:
★ Create a TikTok-style review of the story
★ Write a true crime or thematic podcast script
★ Design a graphic novel scene
★ Craft a film soundtrack and justify song choices
★ Write a short play script based on a key scene
★ Create mood boards for the narrator, the old man, and the setting
★ Write a newspaper article reporting on the events
★ Design a movie poster that captures tone and theme
★ Develop a set and costume design for a dramatic adaptation
Key features:
✔ Encourages creativity while reinforcing comprehension
✔ Offers pupil choice and supports a variety of learning styles
✔ Great for group work, homework, or extension tasks
✔ No-prep – ready to print and use
An excellent resource to complement your study of The Tell-Tale Heart, encouraging pupils to respond to literature in meaningful and imaginative ways.
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