An engaging Gothic literature workbook designed for Years 8–9, supporting students in developing reading comprehension, inference, language analysis and creative writing skills.

What’s included:

Eight Gothic reading extracts and accompanying activities

An introduction to the key conventions of Gothic literature

Activities exploring atmosphere, tension, symbolism and the supernatural

Study activities connected to The Castle of Otranto, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde and the themes of The Woman in Black

Challenging analytical and comparative writing tasks

Creative writing activities

Teacher guidance and suggested answers

Perfect for: KS3 English lessons, Gothic literature units, homework, independent study, intervention and extension activities.

A printable, student-friendly PDF designed to encourage thoughtful reading and ambitious writing.