The Masque of the Red Death Post-Reading Creative Writing Prompts

Enhance your The Masque of the Red Death lesson plans with these captivating and thought-provoking creative writing prompts. Ideal for a variety of class activities, including starter tasks, homework assignments, writing assessments, and cover lessons, these prompts will challenge your students to explore the characters, themes, and concepts presented in the short story. With a focus on topics such as technology, human nature, and the dangers of an over reliance on technology, these prompts encourage critical thinking and imaginative writing.

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

Some examples of the prompts are:
➤ Write a diary entry from Prince Prospero’s point of view where he explains his decision to hold the masked ball while the Red Death ravages the country.
➤ Write an inner monologue from the perspective of one of the guests at Prince Prospero’s masked ball, describing your feelings of both fascination and fear as the night unfolds.

Due to the variety of prompts, students can choose their own challenge or you can assign it to them based on their skill level. Don’t miss out on this invaluable resource for teaching Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death in your English classroom. These writing prompts are sure to engage your students and help them delve deeper into the themes and ideas presented in the story.