Stand and Deliver! the Legend of the Highwayman Uncovered

Mrs. New (MA, BA)

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This is an English Poetry reading and interpreting course that will study the classic narrative poem 'The Highwayman' by Alfred Noyes. Students will unveil the historical narrative through writing activities and a range of games.

Class Experience

US Grade 3 - 6

Beginner Level

This course covers both History and English, however, the main focus will be on the poem 'The Highwayman'. The Highwayman is a very popular classical narrative poem written by Alfred Noyes. Children have previously have loved the danger and suspense of the poem and in fact, forgotten that they were reading a poem at all!  The lessons in the course will follow this outline:

1. What was a highwayman? 
2. Clues and Hints from the poem of whats to come
3. Tim the Ostler
4. Metaphor and...

During the course, the children will learn to:

- debate the myths and realities of the Highwayman 
- read a poem for inferred hints and suggestions
- complete a character study  
- find, define and evaluate the use of metaphors and onomatopoeia.
- write an emotive monologue in role
-review and critique an ending
-compare and contrast different media types

For over 15 years now, I have been working as a teacher in mainstream British primary schools (with children aged 4-11). In my role, I have worked with a range of children, from those with additional needs to children who have been classified as gifted and talented.

For 10 years, I have been the head of English at two different schools where I have had the responsibility for driving progress and achievement. My focus as a teacher and a leader has always been to help children reach academic excellence through exciting and innovative lessons.

Homework Offered
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Children will be given immediate verbal feedback throughout the lesson.

Pen and paper
Printed resources

Optional Background Reading:

The Short and Bloody History of Highwaymen by John Farman
Dick Turpin Legends and Lies by Terry Deary
Younger or Less experienced Readers-The Highway Rat by Julia Donaldson

I have taught this poem for many years to year 5 students in England (age 9 and 10) and had no issues but please be aware that:
The poem contains images of a character tied up and there are references to death and gunshots. There is a level of threat and danger in the poem. If you are unsure please read a copy of the poem here: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43187/the-highwayman and please get in touch if you have any questions.

Youtube- I will embed it in the classroom page

These websites for research:
https://kids.kiddle.co/Dick_Turpin
https://kidadl.com/education-learning/incredible-dick-turpin-facts-for-kids

Available times

Pacific

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