Year 7 - English
'The Twisted Tree': introducing thesis statements
'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 write a clear thesis statement about 'The Twisted Tree'.
Key Notes
- An introduction to an analytical essay should include a clear thesis statement.
- A clear thesis statement should introduce your over-arching argument for the essay and clearly answer the question.
- A clear thesis statement should deal with the whole of the novel and how the theme or character develops.
- A thoughtful thesis statement should consider the writer's intentions.
Vocabulary To Learn
- thesis: the overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text
- overarching: the most important thing, that affects all others
- annotate: to make and add notes or short explanations to texts or images
- methods: the tools a writer uses to create drama, including language choices
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- A thesis statement only needs to focus on one part of the book.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
An introduction to an analytical essay should include a clear thesis statement. A clear thesis statement should introduce your over-arching argument for the essay and clearly answer the question.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'thesis'
the overarching argument to an essay, supported by the entire text.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: A thesis statement only needs to focus on one part of the book. Correction: A thesis statement should address the overarching argument of your essay, which means it needs to consider the entire text.
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': 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
- The resolution of 'The Twisted Tree' Study Guide
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