The Monkey's Paw - teaching resource

The Monkey’s Paw – Complete Teaching Resource Pack (PowerPoint + Worksheets)

78-slide editable PowerPoint | 23 printable worksheets | Full text included

Bring W. W. Jacobs’ spine-chilling short story The Monkey’s Paw to life in your classroom with this fully resourced and editable teaching unit. Designed for KS3 and adaptable for KS4, this comprehensive scheme of work explores the literary, historical, and social context of the story, while developing students’ skills in reading, analysis, and extended writing.

This engaging teaching resource includes:

• A full unit of work overview with structured, four-part lesson plans

• A 78-slide editable PowerPoint presentation covering every key element of the story

• 23 accompanying worksheets for classwork, homework, or revision

• A full copy of The Monkey’s Paw text

• Detailed analysis of characters including Mr White, Mrs White, Herbert and Sergeant-Major Morris

• Context lessons on the Gothic genre and Victorian society

• High-quality tasks focusing on language analysis, mood, and building tension

• TV adaptation links to support visual learning

• Exam-style essay question with planning guidance

• Knowledge consolidation tasks and comprehension questions

Ideal for English and creative writing study, this resource helps students understand how W. W. Jacobs uses language, structure, and form to create suspense and atmosphere.

To preview this teaching resource for The Monkey’s Paw in detail, click on the PowerPoint images.

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