'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.
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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.
To help you plan your year 7 english lesson on: 'The Twisted Tree': Consolidating knowledge of the plot, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 english lesson on: 'The Twisted Tree': Consolidating knowledge of the plot, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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Explore more key stage 3 english lessons from the 'The Twisted Tree': fiction reading unit, dive into the full secondary english curriculum, or learn more about lesson planning.
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
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