'The Twisted Tree': Consolidating knowledge of the plot
I can identify and compare all the major plot points of ‘The Twisted Tree’ and write a clear summary.
'The Twisted Tree': Consolidating knowledge of the plot
I can identify and compare all the major plot points of ‘The Twisted Tree’ and write a clear summary.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Summaries are important revision tools for understanding the plot.
- A summary should be concise, chronological and only include the most important moments.
- Using time connectives allows you to write a clear, chronological summary.
- Using comparative connectives allows you to compare the significance of key moments.
Common misconception
Pupils might believe that writing a summary means including all details from the story.
Explain that a summary should only include the most important events and main ideas in a concise manner. Remind them that the goal is to capture the essence of the story, not every detail.
Keywords
Chronological - arranged in the order that events happen over time, from earliest to latest
Summary - a concise version of a longer text, capturing the most important information and main ideas
Connective - a word or phrase that connects other words or sentences
Plot - the main events of a story
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
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).
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