The Highwayman - introductory activities
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An introduction through images and animated version of the poem, followed by activities to consolidate comprehension, and beginning to explore Noyes' use of imagery. A useful introduction for students aged 11-14 years. Could be used for lower ability native English speakers or ESL students.
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- 1. Alfred NoyesTHE HIGHWAY MAN
- 2. S O M E R I G H T S R E S E R V E D B Y M I N I F I G V I A
C O M P F I G H T3
- 3. A Highway Man wasA name for a thief in the past whowould
hold up (steal from) people onthe road. A highway man was usuallyon
a horse.PRE-READING
- 4. Main ideas are sometimes called themes. Inthis poems there
are a few different themes:LoveJealousyJusticeLife and deathMAIN
IDEAS
- 5. 1. Watch the video1. Think Pair Share: What is the story of
the highwayman? Were there any images which really stood out
toyou?PRE-READING
- 6. PRE-READING
- 7. Listen to part on of the poem, and readthe words at the same
time.Can you summarize the first part of thestory in 6
sentences?PART I OF THE POEM
- 8. The moon was a ghostly galleon tossedupon cloudy seasIMAGES
CREATED BY THISMETAPHOR
- 9. The road was a ribbon of moonlight overthe purple moorWHAT
ATMOSPHERE DOES THISIMAGE CREATE?
- 10. 1. Look at these images used to describe Tim theOstler2.
Are they metaphors or similes?3. Can you explain what is being
compared and theeffect it has (e.g. does it create a
frighteningatmosphere?)His eyes were hollows of madnesshis hair
like mouldy haydumb as a dog he listenedINVESTIGATING IMAGES