The resolution of 'The Twisted Tree'
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can understand the resolution of the novel.
Key learning points
- Martha and her mother resolve their disagreement.
- Stig and Gandalf are revealed to be alive.
- Martha's mother decides to move so she can tend to the tree.
- Martha feels more confident in herself by the end of the novel.
- Burge offers an effective resolution, but there are still unanswered questions.
Keywords
Grotesque - repulsively ugly or distorted
Mystical - spiritual or supernatural experiences that are beyond ordinary understanding
Ashen - very pale with shock or fear
Warily - cautiously, carefully
Seers - people who see visions of the future
Common misconception
The resolution of a story will leave no unanswered questions and all conflicts resolved.
Sometimes there can still be a few things left open or unresolved. This can make the story more interesting and leave readers thinking about what might happen next.
Teacher tip
When reading the text, try different independent reading strategies. For example, 'control the game'. Select pupils at random to read, jumping from pupil to pupil after a couple of sentences.
Equipment
You will need access to the text 'The Twisted Tree' by Rachel Burge, published by Hot Key Books, 2019.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In 'The Twisted Tree', Martha uses an to kill the draugr?
Q2.In 'The Twisted Tree', Martha meets Hel and discovers that her face is one half beautiful and the other half is a .
Q3.In 'The Twisted Tree', Martha kills the draugr with the help of "dozens" of black ...
Q4.Match the parts of the story structure to the correct description.
Q5.Which one of these would not be considered part of an effective climax?
Q6.Which part ot 'The Twisted Tree's' narrative could be considered the climax?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.In 'The Twisted Tree', what does Martha decide to do at the end?
Q2.What is the name of the sequel to 'The Twisted Tree'?
Q3.Starting with the first, put the elements of the story structure in chronological order.
Q4.Which definition best describes the resolution in the structure of a story?
Q5.In 'The Twisted Tree', what is the name of Stig's ex-girlfriend who he left in Oslo?
Q6.In 'The Twisted Tree', what carries the bones of the draugr away?
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