Re-imagining Roald Dahl's Lamb to the Slaughter | Creative Writing

Spark creativity in your classroom with this crime fiction creative writing task inspired by Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter. These editable worksheets are the perfect addition to any creative writing, crime fiction, or narrative structure unit. Students will be guided step-by-step as they craft a gripping and well-structured crime narrative, making this resource ideal for formative assessment, independent writing lessons, or extension tasks.

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

• A clear narrative checklist outlining the essential features students must include

• Guided question prompts for each stage of the narrative arc (exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, denouement)

• Targeted prompts helping students incorporate classic crime fiction conventions.

• A scaffold modelled on Roald Dahl’s Lamb to the Slaughter to support students in understanding and applying effective crime fiction writing techniques

Engaging, structured, and highly accessible, this resource builds student confidence, strengthens narrative writing skills, and encourages the creation of crime stories that captivate readers from beginning to end.