Reading ‘The Twisted Tree’: the presence of the tree

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. 

'The Twisted Tree': fiction reading

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

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

In 'The Twisted Tree', what is the name of Olav's wife?

In 'The Twisted Tree' the island is called Skjebne, what does this name translate to?

In 'The Twisted Tree', the writer describes the tree has having a "heart" that pulsates. Which technique is being used here?

Which of these answers is **true** about the island of Skjebne in 'The Twisted Tree'?

Which answer best describes the word 'erratic'?

In 'The Twisted Tree' what is the name of the character who gives Martha a lift from the ferry?

In 'The Twisted Tree', what does Martha wear after her accident?

In 'The Twisted Tree', Mormor has a dog. What is the dog's name?

Which word beginning with 'p' describes the main character in a text?

What does the definition 'the time and place in which the events of a piece of writing take place' refer to?

Which word beginning with 'S' could be used to describe Martha's powers in 'The Twisted Tree'?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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

Reading ‘The Twisted Tree’: the presence of the tree

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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