a way of writing or speaking that is respectful, serious, and follows traditional rules of language

a point of view in writing where the writer is removed and uses pronouns like 'he', 'she', 'it' or 'they'

a phrase that explains or identifies a noun further e.g. 'My friend, a skilled musician, plays the piano'

'The Twisted Tree': writing an effective article about the draugr

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

Which part of a newspaper article introduces the who, what, where, when and why?

to develop the headline further with more detail

What is the purpose of a subheading in a newspaper article?

What is an important quality of a subheading in a newspaper article?

 it creates a personal connection with the reader

In a newspaper article, why is it important to use third-person perspective?

Identify the language device used in this sentence: "Until now, all of the sightings have been in the darkest depths of the night."

Olav, a retired fisherman, was fearful of the draugr sightings.

Olav was fearful of the draugr sightings.

Olav retired fisherman was fearful of the draugr sightings.

Olav, retired fisherman was fearful of the draugr sightings.

Which sentence uses a noun appositive correctly?

What point of view should a newspaper article be written in?

respectful, serious and follows traditional rules of language

Which of the following best describes a formal tone in writing?

a phrase that further explains or identifies a noun

Why do newspaper articles often use a variety of language devices?

writing from the author's personal viewpoint

writing from the perspective of a character in the story

writing from a detached perspective, using pronouns like 'he', 'she' and 'they'

In writing, what does third-person perspective refer to?

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

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': writing an effective article about the draugr

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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