Year 7 - English
'The Twisted Tree': Norse mythology
'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 how Burge uses Norse mythology to create a terrifying villain.
Key Notes
- Odin is a Norse god who is associated with wisdom, poetry and death.
- Odin sacrificed his eye in order to gain metaphorical sight and understanding.
- A draugr is an undead creature from Scandinavian folklore.
- A draugr is a re-animated corpse that stinks of decay and possesses superhuman strength.
- Burge uses some of the most terrifying elements of Norse mythology to create a frightening villain.
Vocabulary To Learn
- mythology: a collection of stories that explain the beliefs, history, and traditions of a culture, often involving gods, heroes, and magical creatures
- Norse: belonging or relating to the Scandinavian countries
- draugr: an undead creature from the Norse mythology that haunts the living
- decay: to rot or decompose
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think all draugr are depicted in Norse mythology and in 'The Twisted Tree' in the same way.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain this English learning goal in two key points.
Odin is a Norse god who is associated with wisdom, poetry and death. Odin sacrificed his eye in order to gain metaphorical sight and understanding.
2. Define this language term and use it in a sentence. 'mythology'
a collection of stories that explain the beliefs, history, and traditions of a culture, often involving gods, heroes, and magical creatures.
3. Correct this common English misunderstanding.
Mistake: Pupils may think all draugr are depicted in Norse mythology and in 'The Twisted Tree' in the same way. Correction: While draugr in Norse mythology generally share traits their specific appearances can vary between stories. Rachel Burge's portrayal in 'The Twisted Tree' offers her unique interpretation, reflecting the novel's narrative and atmosphere.
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': 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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