Year 7 - English
The resolution of '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 resolution of the novel.
Key Notes
- 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.
Vocabulary To Learn
- 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 Mistakes To Avoid
- The resolution of a story will leave no unanswered questions and all conflicts resolved.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Martha and her mother resolve their disagreement. Stig and Gandalf are revealed to be alive.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'grotesque'
repulsively ugly or distorted.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: The resolution of a story will leave no unanswered questions and all conflicts resolved. Correction: 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.
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
- Exploring the use of mythology in 'The Twisted Tree' 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
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