text that is found under the main headline to give further insight or support for the headline

joke making use of the different possible meanings of words that sound alike

an undead creature from Norse mythology that haunts the living

'The Twisted Tree': creating a newspaper headline about the draugr

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. 

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.

'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

to cover the 5 Ws (Who, What, Where, When, Why)

What is the primary purpose of a headline in a newspaper article?

Which of the following best describes a subheading?

any type of language device used in a headline

In the context of a newspaper article, what is a 'pun'?

Which language device is used in the headline "Terrific Tech Triumphs"?

Match each of these headlines about the death of the draugr (from 'The Twisted Tree') to the language device used.

Local politicians get a win for residents.

New recycling initiative gets locals going green.

Which of the below would be an appropriate subheading for the headline 'Town on Brink of Chaos!'?

Martha kills the draugr with {{}} in 'The Twisted Tree'.

to inform the public about a celebrity's life and background

What is the purpose of a newspaper article?

Newspaper articles are usually written in the ...

to prevent it haunting the living and to allow the souls to return

Newspaper articles often contain the 5 Ws (Who, What, When, Where, Why). Match these elements below in a story about Martha and the draugr.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

'The Twisted Tree': creating a newspaper headline about the draugr

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.