





The Tell-Tale Heart Creative Writing Prompts
Unlock the psychological horror of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart with 10 gripping creative writing prompts that dive into madness, guilt, obsession, and unreliable narration.
Perfect for KS3 and KS4 students, these prompts offer powerful opportunities for post-reading work or as part of a wider gothic literature study. Students are encouraged to explore voice, symbolism, narrative perspective, and Poe’s trademark suspense.
◆ 10 story-linked creative writing prompts
◆ Tasks explore character voice, theme, sensory detail, and narrative structure
◆ Ideal for creative writing starters, extension tasks, or homework
◆ Designed for KS3/KS4 or equivalent grades
◆ Downloadable PDF ready for printing or digital use
Unlock the psychological horror of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart with 10 gripping creative writing prompts that dive into madness, guilt, obsession, and unreliable narration.
Perfect for KS3 and KS4 students, these prompts offer powerful opportunities for post-reading work or as part of a wider gothic literature study. Students are encouraged to explore voice, symbolism, narrative perspective, and Poe’s trademark suspense.
◆ 10 story-linked creative writing prompts
◆ Tasks explore character voice, theme, sensory detail, and narrative structure
◆ Ideal for creative writing starters, extension tasks, or homework
◆ Designed for KS3/KS4 or equivalent grades
◆ Downloadable PDF ready for printing or digital use
Unlock the psychological horror of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart with 10 gripping creative writing prompts that dive into madness, guilt, obsession, and unreliable narration.
Perfect for KS3 and KS4 students, these prompts offer powerful opportunities for post-reading work or as part of a wider gothic literature study. Students are encouraged to explore voice, symbolism, narrative perspective, and Poe’s trademark suspense.
◆ 10 story-linked creative writing prompts
◆ Tasks explore character voice, theme, sensory detail, and narrative structure
◆ Ideal for creative writing starters, extension tasks, or homework
◆ Designed for KS3/KS4 or equivalent grades
◆ Downloadable PDF ready for printing or digital use