Year 7 - English
Exploring the use of mythology in 'The Twisted Tree'
'The Twisted Tree': fiction reading
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Unit Summary
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.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to understand the plot and some of the Norse mythology that it includes.
Key Notes
- Odin is the god of wisdom who sacrificed an eye for greater understanding.
- Martha is believed to be a descendant of Odin.
- Martha sees a face in the tree.
- The novel is inspired by Norse mythology.
Vocabulary To Learn
- mythology: traditional stories or legends that are part of a culture's belief system
- cosmos: the universe
- fate: the idea that events happen because they are meant to, beyond our control
- descendant: a person who is related to you and who lives after you, such as your child or grandchild.
- inspired: to be motivated to create, sometimes in response to something else
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Writers will not use stories or characters that already exist. This is copying!
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Odin is the god of wisdom who sacrificed an eye for greater understanding. Martha is believed to be a descendant of Odin.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'mythology'
traditional stories or legends that are part of a culture's belief system.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Writers will not use stories or characters that already exist. This is copying! Correction: Storytelling is an ancient form. Many writers and artists are inspired by stories that have existed for thousands of years. This is because of their universal characters and timeless themes.
More Lessons In This Unit
- 'The Twisted Tree': analysing the dreadful draugr Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': Consolidating knowledge of the plot Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': creating a newspaper headline about the draugr Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': expressing my ideas about the novel Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': how the writer builds tension Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': introducing thesis statements Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': introduction to script writing Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': making impressive inferences about the tree Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': Norse mythology Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': planning a newspaper article about the dreadful draugr Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': Revising inferences Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': scripting a scene from the novel Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': selecting excellent quotes when writing about the novel Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': symbolism Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': the novel as a Gothic text Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': understanding narrative arcs Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': writing an article about Mormor's death Study Guide
- 'The Twisted Tree': writing an effective article about the draugr Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': explaining the creation of tension Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': exploring and creating similes Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': exploring the opening Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': identifying key themes Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': introducing the setting Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': Martha and Stig's relationship Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': Mormor's letter Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the climax Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the draugr as a villain Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the presence of the tree Study Guide
- Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the theme of fate Study Guide
- Reporting on Mormor's death in 'The Twisted Tree' Study Guide
- The resolution of 'The Twisted Tree' Study Guide
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