a conclusion you reach by applying logic to the evidence you are given.

a feeling or idea that a word makes you think about, in addition to its basic meaning.

a style of writing that involves dark, mysterious, and supernatural themes.

related to death and things that are creepy or horrifying.

'The Twisted Tree': making impressive inferences about the tree

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

Which word best describes the overall tone of the Gothic genre?

a conclusion based on evidence and reasoning

suggesting the tree is alive because it is described as 'swaying' and 'jumping'

summarising the plot of 'The Twisted Tree'

highlighting the story's stormy setting and including a quote which shows it

Which of the following is an example of making an inference about the 'Twisted Tree'?

It evokes a macabre and disturbing image.

Why is the description of the tree's roots as 'veins' considered Gothic in 'The Twisted Tree'?

In 'The Twisted Tree', the tree is described as 'swaying' and 'jumping'. What are reasonable connotations of these words?

What is being described here: 'a phrase or short piece of writing taken directly from a longer work of literature'?

The Gothic first appeared in the {{}} century.

A recurring theme, idea, or symbol in a text is known as a ...

Which character tells Martha how to kill the draugr in 'The Twisted Tree'?

Starting at the beginning, put these parts of the narrative arc into the correct order.

where the problems are introduced and tension rises

where the writer describes the setting and characters

Which definition best describes the resolution in the structure of a story?

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': making impressive inferences about the tree

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

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