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
![the Highwayman[1]](https://img.pdfslide.us/doc/110x75/5466a574b4af9fce288b471a/the-highwayman1.jpg)
