Reading 'The Twisted Tree': exploring the opening
I can make predictions about a new text and understand how a character is introduced.
Reading 'The Twisted Tree': exploring the opening
I can make predictions about a new text and understand how a character is introduced.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- The cover, blurb and dedication of a book can give you important details about the themes.
- The novel is dedicated to Odin, who is a Norse god and an inspiration to poets.
- A protagonist refers to the main character of a story.
- Martha is blind in one eye because of an accident.
- Martha can feel other people’s emotions and thoughts through their clothing.
Keywords
Hubbub - a busy, noisy situation
Patronising - treat in a way that is apparently kind, but shows superiority
Jaunty - lively, cheerful or self-confident manner
Unfurled - spread out something which was rolled up
Disfigured - to spoil the appearance of something
Common misconception
The front cover is just for 'show' and a way to identify a book.
The images and font on a front cover can give you lots of clues about themes and genre.
Equipment
You will need access to the text: 'The Twisted Tree' by Rachel Burge, published by Hot Key Books, 2019.
Content guidance
- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
- Depiction or discussion of peer pressure or bullying
- Depiction or discussion of mental health issues
Supervision
Adult supervision required
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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