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Reading 'The Twisted Tree': introducing the setting

'The Twisted Tree': fiction reading

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 identify and use pathetic fallacy to describe a setting and create a specific atmosphere.

Key Notes

  • Mormor's cabin is very isolated and the surrounding forest is dark.
  • A strange boy is living in the cabin and tells Martha that Mormor is dead.
  • The setting makes the reader feel uneasy and scared for Martha.
  • 'The Twisted Tree' can be described as a Nordic thriller.
  • Pathetic fallacy can be used to create a specific atmosphere and reflect the feelings of the main character.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • setting: the time and place in which the events of a piece of writing take place
  • atmosphere: the tone or mood created by a writer
  • jostle: to force through a crowd by pushing
  • cadence: the way a voice gets higher and lower when a person speaks
  • Nordic: belonging to or relating to Scandinavia, Finland or Iceland

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Settings are only there to provide a backdrop for the story.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.

Mormor's cabin is very isolated and the surrounding forest is dark. A strange boy is living in the cabin and tells Martha that Mormor is dead.

2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'setting'

the time and place in which the events of a piece of writing take place.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Settings are only there to provide a backdrop for the story. Correction: Setting plays a crucial role in shaping the mood and atmosphere of a novel. It can also help us gain a deeper understanding of the characters and themes.

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