Picnic at Hanging Rock Chapter 9 Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts

Enhance your study of Chapter 9 of Picnic at Hanging Rock with these stimulating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Created for teaching language through literature, these prompts are perfect for homework assignments, writing assessments, extension tasks, cover lessons, and filler activities.

With a variety of prompts, these will ignite your students’ imagination and deepen their understanding of the themes and characters in the novel. From the mysterious disappearance to the intricate details of the setting, these prompts foster critical thinking and encourage creative storytelling.

This resource is ideal for English classrooms, offering a range of prompts that cater to different levels of ability, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged throughout their exploration of Chapter 9. Don’t miss out on this invaluable tool for teaching Joan Lindsay’s Picnic at Hanging Rock.

The download includes the following:
★ A list of all 10 prompts for Chapter 9
★ Individual handouts for each prompt on which students can plan or write their creative pieces.

Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a speech delivered by Mrs. Appleyard to the staff at Appleyard College, addressing the recent events, the changes she has implemented, and her expectations for maintaining discipline and order. You should include her thoughts on the importance of the school’s reputation and her strategies for moving forward.
➤ Write a diary entry from Mademoiselle’s perspective, explaining her decision to resign due to her impending marriage. Reflect on her time at the school, her thoughts on Mrs. Appleyard’s leadership, and her concerns for the students, especially in light of the recent events.