

Spark thoughtful discussion and deepen pupils’ understanding of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart with this interactive Roll the Dice Discussion Board. Ideal for KS3 or KS4 English, this resource encourages students to engage with key ideas, characters, and themes through collaborative learning.
Perfect for revision lessons, group work, or end-of-unit discussions, this low-prep activity helps develop speaking and listening skills while reinforcing textual analysis.
Sample questions include:
➤ With reference to the text, describe the relationship between the narrator and the old man.
➤ Do you think the narrator is insane? Justify your answer.
➤ What is the tone of the story, and how does it affect the reader?
How it works:
- Pupils roll the dice
- They locate the corresponding question on the board
- They answer or discuss it with their group
- Once completed, they cross it off and the next student takes a turn
The download includes:
★ A4 version – ideal for paired discussion
★ A3 version – perfect for small group work
Key features:
✔ Promotes critical thinking and collaborative learning
✔ Supports close reading and interpretation
✔ Suitable for revision, speaking and listening, or cover lessons
✔ No prep required – simply print and use
An engaging and flexible resource to enhance your study of The Tell-Tale Heart through meaningful classroom conversation.
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