
Bring your KS4 short story lessons to life with this interactive bingo game, designed to help students revise key plot points, characters, themes, and literary devices from Shirley Jackson’s The Possibility of Evil. Whether used for whole-class participation, small group work, or an end-of-unit recap, this resource turns analysis of Jackson’s unsettling tale into a lively, high-engagement activity.
What’s included:
★ 36 unique bingo cards – featuring essential vocabulary, characters, themes, and techniques from the text
★ Customisable bingo template – adapt easily for different abilities or lesson focuses
★ Detailed call sheet – with 36 student-friendly clues for smooth delivery
How it supports learning:
✔ Deepens understanding of themes such as hypocrisy, appearance vs reality, everyday evil, and moral corruption
✔ Encourages active participation through a fun, low-pressure format
✔ Works as exam preparation, revision, or a comparison activity
✔ Ready to print or laminate for repeated use
Why choose this resource?
This bingo game encourages students to engage critically with the story’s irony, symbolism, and characterisation while prompting discussion on the hidden cruelty beneath small-town respectability. It’s a versatile, no-prep way to review content and strengthen analytical skills.
Download now to make The Possibility of Evil a more interactive, thought-provoking, and memorable study experience for your KS4 English class.
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