arranged in the order that events happen over time, from earliest to latest

a concise version of a longer text, capturing the most important information and main ideas

a word or phrase that connects other words or sentences

'The Twisted Tree': Consolidating knowledge of the plot

English

In 'The Twisted Tree', pupils explore Gothic imagery in a contemporary text. In 'Dystopian Settings', pupils use their own dark imagery to write their own descriptive pieces.

In 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories', pupils begin to analyse the choices of an author. in 'The Twisted Tree', pupils develop their analytical writing skills. 

In this unit, pupils read, explore and respond to the modern fairytale novel 'The Twisted Tree'. They start by reading the novel before practising writing analytically about the novel's key characters and themes. They finally respond creatively to the novel by writing an article and short script.

'The Twisted Tree': fiction reading

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

to capture the most important information and main ideas concisely

to provide a critique of the writer's style

What word means 'arranged in the order that events happen over time'?

Which character tells Martha how to kill the draugr in 'The Twisted Tree'?

Which connective is best used to indicate a difference?

'The Twisted Tree' was written by Rachel ...

'The Twisted Tree' was heavily influenced by ... 

to outline the sequence of events and actions in the story

What is the purpose of a plot in a story?

the way a writer develops and describes characters

What does 'characterisation' mean in literature?

What is an example of a comparative connective?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

'The Twisted Tree': Consolidating knowledge of the plot

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.