The resolution of 'The Twisted Tree'
I can understand the resolution of the novel.
The resolution of 'The Twisted Tree'
I can understand the resolution of the novel.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Martha and her mother resolve their disagreement.
- Stig and Gandalf are revealed to be alive.
- Martha's mother decides to move so she can tend to the tree.
- Martha feels more confident in herself by the end of the novel.
- Burge offers an effective resolution, but there are still unanswered questions.
Keywords
Grotesque - repulsively ugly or distorted
Mystical - spiritual or supernatural experiences that are beyond ordinary understanding
Ashen - very pale with shock or fear
Warily - cautiously, carefully
Seers - people who see visions of the future
Common misconception
The resolution of a story will leave no unanswered questions and all conflicts resolved.
Sometimes there can still be a few things left open or unresolved. This can make the story more interesting and leave readers thinking about what might happen next.
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 violence or suffering
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
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).
Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
where the writer describes the setting and characters
where the problems are introduced and tension rises
the high point of the action and tension
where the problems are resolved