belongings, for example money and property, received from someone after they have died

from Norse mythology, a ghost, spirit or reanimated corpse

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the draugr as a villain

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

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

In 'The Twisted Tree', who or what could be considered the villain?

In 'The Twisted Tree', what does the draugr have as a head?

Which word can be described as: 'behaving in a hurried, panicked or anxious way'?

In 'The Twisted Tree', which adjective is used to describe the draugr's hair?

Which of these answers would **not** be considered a conventional trait of a villain? 

Which word beginning with 'a' describes a character who is hostile or opposes another. It can be used to describe the villain in a story.

What is the name of the writer of 'The Twisted Tree'? Rachel ...

In 'The Twisted Tree', what is the name of Martha's great-grandmother?

In 'The Twisted Tree', which **two** characters are found murdered at the end of Chapter 14?

the highest of the gods and god of wisdom, knowledge and death

the three women in charge of weaving fate

the tree that connects all the realms and is centre of the cosmos

Odin's ravens who fly through the nine worlds and report back 

tasked by Odin to water the tree he was hanged from

In 'The Twisted Tree' there are many references to Norse mythology. Match the names to their correct description.

In 'The Twisted Tree', Martha recalls Mormor telling stories about "corpses" who walk and "kill" those that are alive. What are these undead creatures called?

a technique where the story ends abruptly, leaving the outcome unresolved

a flashback revealing characters' past experiences

Which of the following best describes a cliffhanger?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Depiction or discussion of serious crime

Depiction or discussion of violence or suffering

Depiction or discussion of mental health issues

Adult supervision required

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

Reading 'The Twisted Tree': the draugr as a villain

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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