a conclusion you reach by applying logic to the evidence you are given

a feeling of nervousness or worry when reading a text

a style of writing that involves dark, mysterious and supernatural themes

introduction of a deadline or time limit for characters to achieve their goals

'The Twisted Tree': how the writer builds tension

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

a happy feeling from knowing something good will happen

a feeling of anger or rage usually about an injustice

Stig and Gandalf have been attacked, potentially lethally

Mormor must return to the underworld before the portal closes

Martha defeats the draugr with the help of the ravens

Writers can introduce tension by adding time pressure, uncertainty or conflict. Match these to examples from 'The Twisted Tree'.

Which word describes a style of writing with dark, mysterious and supernatural themes?

Throughout the story of 'The Twisted Tree' the tension ...

In 'The Twisted Tree', the twisted tree itself is described as 'jeering' at Martha. What device is this?

Stories typically include an exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and a resolution. This structure is typically referred to as a narrative ...

where the problems are introduced and tension rises

where the writer describes the setting and characters

Which definition best describes the resolution in the structure of a story?

Which word best describes the overall tone of the Gothic genre?

a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

Which of the below are reasonable synonyms of the word 'jeering'?

The Gothic as a genre first appeared in the {{}} century.

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': how the writer builds tension

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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