Reading ‘The Twisted Tree’: Mormor’s letter

English

In 'The Twisted Tree', pupils explore Gothic imagery in a contemporary text. In 'Dystopian Settings', pupils use their own dark imagery to write their own descriptive pieces.

In 'Sherlock Holmes: Short Stories', pupils begin to analyse the choices of an author. in 'The Twisted Tree', pupils develop their analytical writing skills. 

'The Twisted Tree': fiction reading

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or fighting, including threats of violence or the aftermath of violence.

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

In 'The Twisted Tree' what sound coming from outside does Martha hear in the dark?

In 'The Twisted Tree' what do Martha and Stig discover moving on its own in the house?

In 'The Twisted Tree', which word does the writer use to describe the smell coming from the tree?

In 'The Twisted Tree' Martha discovers a letter from her Mormor. What does it tell her she needs to do?

When writing a letter that is speaking about yourself, you will often use {{}} person.

connected with god or regarded with great respect 

Which answer offers the best description of the word 'sacred'?

What country is 'The Twisted Tree' mostly set in?

Which type of weather does the writer use in 'The Twisted Tree' to symbolise secrecy and mystery?

What is the name of the island in 'The Twisted Tree'?

In 'The Twisted Tree', what is the name of the character who Martha discovers living in her Mormor's cabin?

In 'The Twisted Tree', what "strange" thing does Mormor ask Yrsa to do before she dies?

'The Twisted Tree' could be considered a Nordic thriller. Which of the following, would **not** be considered conventional for this genre?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision recommended

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