'The Twisted Tree': making impressive inferences about the tree
I can use my knowledge of the Gothic to make impressive inferences about the tree.
'The Twisted Tree': making impressive inferences about the tree
I can use my knowledge of the Gothic to make impressive inferences about the tree.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Inferences usually rely on things that haven’t been explicitly stated, but rather, hinted at or suggested.
- We can use connotations to help us make inferences about a particular word or phrase.
- Making links to the Gothic can make our inferences about 'The Twisted Tree' stronger.
- Effective analysis is developed and can include an additional inference.
Keywords
Inference - a conclusion you reach by applying logic to the evidence you are given.
Connotation - a feeling or idea that a word makes you think about, in addition to its basic meaning.
The Gothic - a style of writing that involves dark, mysterious, and supernatural themes.
Macabre - related to death and things that are creepy or horrifying.
Common misconception
Students might think that making an inference is the same as guessing randomly without any evidence.
Inferences are not random guesses. They are logical conclusions drawn from clues or evidence presented in the text or context.
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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