'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.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
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.
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
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.
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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