the point in the narrative where the suspense and excitement reach their highest point

a new, inexperienced or immature person or animal; a bird that has left the nest

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the climax

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.

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 does Martha use to kill the draugr?

In 'The Twisted Tree', Martha visits the underworld. Which information does Hel **not** give to Martha? 

In 'The Twisted Tree', who appears to help Martha finally defeat the draugr?

Which part of a story's structure can be described as the point in the narrative where the suspense and excitement reach their highest point?

Which part of a story's structure, beginning with the letter 'r', can be described as the end of the story where the problems are resolved?

a new, inexperienced or immature person or animal

Which definition best matches the word 'emanate'?

In 'The Twisted Tree', which **two** characters are murdered trying to protect Martha from the draugr?

In 'The Twisted Tree', what is the name of the Norse god of the Underworld?

the protagonist who has supernatural powers

breaks into Mormor's cabin after running away from home

Match the characters from 'The Twisted Tree' to the correct description.

Which of these would **not** be considered a theme in 'The Twisted Tree'?

Which word beginning with 'a', can be described as 'a person's family history or lineage'?

Martha is initially wary and distrusting of Stig, upon finding him in the cabin.

Stig tells Martha about people in Norse Mythology including Odin and the Norns.

Martha's trust grows as she tells Stig about her supernatural powers.

Stig and Martha discover the murdered bodies of Yrsa and Olav.

Stig and Martha figure out that the draugr is attracted to light.

In 'The Twisted Tree' Martha and Stig's relationship develops as the novel progresses. Starting with the first, put these plot points in to the correct order to show how their relationship develops.

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Adult supervision required

This lesson will soon be taken down.

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the climax

Lesson outcome

Content guidance