The Highwayman - introductory activities
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Alfred Noyes THE HIGHWAY MAN
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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.
Transcript of The Highwayman - introductory activities
- 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
