





The Fall of the House of Usher Creative Writing Prompts
Step inside the crumbling corridors of Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher with these 10 gothic creative writing prompts that bring out the story’s chilling themes of madness, isolation, and the supernatural.
Perfect for KS3 and KS4 English students, these prompts are ideal for post-reading work or as part of a wider gothic or horror fiction unit. Students can explore narrative voice, gothic setting, unreliable perspectives, and write their own haunted tales.
◆ 10 story-linked creative writing prompts
◆ Tasks explore gothic setting, duality, suspense, and symbolism
◆ Great for creative writing warm-ups, homework, or deeper extension work
◆ Designed for KS3/KS4 or equivalent grades
◆ Downloadable PDF ready for printing or digital use
Step inside the crumbling corridors of Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher with these 10 gothic creative writing prompts that bring out the story’s chilling themes of madness, isolation, and the supernatural.
Perfect for KS3 and KS4 English students, these prompts are ideal for post-reading work or as part of a wider gothic or horror fiction unit. Students can explore narrative voice, gothic setting, unreliable perspectives, and write their own haunted tales.
◆ 10 story-linked creative writing prompts
◆ Tasks explore gothic setting, duality, suspense, and symbolism
◆ Great for creative writing warm-ups, homework, or deeper extension work
◆ Designed for KS3/KS4 or equivalent grades
◆ Downloadable PDF ready for printing or digital use
Step inside the crumbling corridors of Poe’s The Fall of the House of Usher with these 10 gothic creative writing prompts that bring out the story’s chilling themes of madness, isolation, and the supernatural.
Perfect for KS3 and KS4 English students, these prompts are ideal for post-reading work or as part of a wider gothic or horror fiction unit. Students can explore narrative voice, gothic setting, unreliable perspectives, and write their own haunted tales.
◆ 10 story-linked creative writing prompts
◆ Tasks explore gothic setting, duality, suspense, and symbolism
◆ Great for creative writing warm-ups, homework, or deeper extension work
◆ Designed for KS3/KS4 or equivalent grades
◆ Downloadable PDF ready for printing or digital use