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

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': exploring the opening

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': introducing the setting

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': exploring and creating similes

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

Reading ‘The Twisted Tree’: Mormor’s letter

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': identifying key themes

Exploring the use of mythology in 'The Twisted Tree'

Reading ‘The Twisted Tree’: explaining the creation of tension

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the draugr as a villain

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the theme of fate

Reading ‘The Twisted Tree’: Martha and Stig’s relationship

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the climax

The resolution of 'The Twisted Tree'

'The Twisted Tree': Consolidating knowledge of the plot

'The Twisted  Tree': understanding narrative arcs

'The Twisted Tree': the novel as a Gothic text

'The Twisted Tree': making impressive inferences about the tree

'The Twisted Tree': Norse mythology

'The Twisted Tree': analysing the dreadful draugr

'The Twisted Tree': creating a newspaper headline about the draugr

'The Twisted Tree': planning a newspaper article about the dreadful draugr

'The Twisted Tree': symbolism

'The Twisted Tree': how the writer builds tension

'The Twisted Tree': introducing thesis statements

‘The Twisted Tree’: selecting excellent quotes when writing about the novel

'The Twisted Tree': expressing my ideas about the novel

Reporting on Mormor's death in 'The Twisted Tree'

'The Twisted Tree': writing an article about Mormor's death

'The Twisted Tree': introduction to script writing

'The Twisted Tree': Revising inferences

'The Twisted Tree': scripting a scene from the novel

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 ...

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

Lesson outcome

Content guidance