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'The Twisted Tree': making impressive inferences about the tree

'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 use your knowledge of the Gothic to make impressive inferences about the tree.

Key Notes

  • Inferences usually rely on things that haven't been explicitly stated, but rather, hinted at or suggested.
  • We can use connotations to help us make inferences about a particular word or phrase.
  • Making links to the Gothic can make our inferences about 'The Twisted Tree' stronger.
  • Effective analysis is developed and can include an additional inference.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • inference: a conclusion you reach by applying logic to the evidence you are given.
  • connotation: a feeling or idea that a word makes you think about, in addition to its basic meaning.
  • the Gothic: a style of writing that involves dark, mysterious, and supernatural themes.
  • macabre: related to death and things that are creepy or horrifying.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Students might think that making an inference is the same as guessing randomly without any evidence.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

Inferences usually rely on things that haven't been explicitly stated, but rather, hinted at or suggested. We can use connotations to help us make inferences about a particular word or phrase.

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

a conclusion you reach by applying logic to the evidence you are given.

3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.

Mistake: Students might think that making an inference is the same as guessing randomly without any evidence. Correction: Inferences are not random guesses. They are logical conclusions drawn from clues or evidence presented in the text or context.

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