a collection of stories that explain the beliefs, history, and traditions of a culture, often involving gods, heroes, and magical creatures

belonging or relating to the Scandinavian countries

an undead creature from the Norse mythology that haunts the living

'The Twisted Tree': Norse mythology

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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 day of the week is associated with Odin?

Which mythical tree connects all nine realms in Norse mythology?

Draugr have a real, reanimated body; ghosts have a spiritual, intangible body.

What is the difference between a draugr and a ghost?

superhuman strength, decay, and long claws

Which of the following are common traits of a draugr?

by disregarding Norse mythology completely

by blending elements of Norse mythology with her own characterisation

by making the draugr a real and truthful presentation of what draugrs are like

How does Burge use Norse mythology to create a terrifying villain in 'The Twisted Tree'?

In which country is 'The Twisted Tree' set?

What is being described here: 'a collection of stories that explain the beliefs, history, and traditions of a culture, often involving gods, heroes, and magical creatures'?

A big influence on the story of 'The Twisted Tree' is ...

Which of the below are reasonable synonyms of the word 'villain'?

According to Norse mythology, Odin is a famous...

In 'The Twisted Tree' which god does Martha demand to see, in order to save Stig?

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Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

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'The Twisted Tree': Norse mythology

Lesson outcome

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