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Bring Shirley Jackson’s unsettling short story The Possibility of Evil to life with this interactive Roll the Dice Discussion Board. Designed to spark thoughtful, student-led dialogue, this activity helps learners explore the text’s characters, themes, and moral questions while developing critical thinking and speaking skills.

Perfect for KS4 English Literature, this resource works well as a starter, plenary, group activity, or revision task. It encourages active participation, deeper analysis, and a more personal connection to the story’s exploration of morality, hypocrisy, and the hidden nature of everyday evil.

What’s included:
★ A4-sized discussion board – ideal for paired or one-to-one work
★ A3-sized discussion board – perfect for small group discussions
★ 12 discussion prompts covering:
– Social and historical context
– Character analysis
– Theme and message
– Personal interpretations and moral debate

Sample prompts include:
➤ What do you know about the social and historical context of The Possibility of Evil?
➤ How would you describe Miss Strangeworth, and what is your opinion of her?
➤ What does the story suggest about the nature of evil in everyday life?

How to play:

  1. Students roll a dice.
  2. Match the number to the corresponding question.
  3. Respond individually or as a group.
  4. Cross off the question and pass the dice to the next player.

Why use this resource?
✔ Promotes active discussion and collaborative learning
✔ Strengthens analysis and interpretation skills
✔ Versatile – can be used for revision, group work, or cover lessons
✔ Print-and-go, with no additional preparation needed

Download today to engage your students in meaningful discussion and help them develop a deeper understanding of The Possibility of Evil.

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The Possibility of Evil Activities and Teaching Resources Bundle

Support your students in exploring the moral complexity and unsettling atmosphere of Shirley Jackson’s The Possibility of Evil with this all-in-one teaching bundle. Designed to promote close reading, critical thinking, and creative engagement, this resource pack offers a wide range of interactive and analytical activities to help students examine the story’s tone, characterisation, and lasting impact. Packed with revision tools, discussion prompts, and imaginative tasks, this bundle deepens students’ understanding of key themes including hidden malice, the façade of respectability, secrecy, hypocrisy, and the tension between public image and private behaviour. This bundle includes: ✔ The Possibility of Evil Creative Writing Prompts – Encourage imaginative and analytical responses linked to the story’s central ideas ✔ The Possibility of Evil Word Search – Reinforce key vocabulary in an accessible, engaging way ✔ The Possibility of Evil Crossword Puzzle – Consolidate knowledge through clue-based revision ✔ The Possibility of Evil Creative Post-Reading Tasks – A choice of nine activities, from podcast scripts to symbolic collages ✔ The Possibility of Evil Roll the Dice Discussion Board – Promote thoughtful classroom dialogue through student-led questions ✔ The Possibility of Evil Bingo Revision Game – A fast-paced, interactive way to review character, theme, and symbolism ✔ The Possibility of Evil Essay Questions – 15 analytical prompts exploring narrative technique, context, and deeper meaning Why choose this bundle? ✔ Versatile – Suitable for introducing, exploring, or revising the text ✔ Engaging – A variety of tasks to suit different learning styles and abilities ✔ Time-Saving – Ready-to-use printables requiring minimal preparation Perfect for: ✔ KS4 English Literature ✔ American short story study or gothic elements ✔ Cover lessons or homework ✔ Revision and exam preparation Download today and guide your students through one of Shirley Jackson’s most morally complex and quietly disturbing short stories.

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