About This Lesson
Bring classic poetry to life in your classroom with this engaging lesson pack based on “The Highwayman” by Alfred Noyes! Perfect for middle school learners, this set encourages creativity, analysis, and a love for literature.
🎩 What’s included:
🧐 Poem Analysis Activity – Inspire students to dive deeper into the haunting beauty of “The Highwayman.” Encourage critical and creative thinking as they explore themes, imagery, and tone.
✍️ Poem Writing Activity – Guide students through writing their own narrative poem in the same romantic and rhythmic style as Noyes’ masterpiece. A wonderful way to foster imagination and develop creative writing skills!
📽️ Interactive Presentation – Use this detailed presentation to walk students through the poem’s background, literary devices, and emotional depth. It’s a great tool for classroom discussion or guided reading.
🎟️ Exit Ticket – Check for comprehension after the first reading with this simple, reflective activity. Students can express their understanding of key ideas, vocabulary, and literary elements while you gauge learning progress.
This literary lesson pack is perfect for 6th–8th grade English Language Arts classrooms, poetry units, or creative writing workshops. It’s designed to make classic poetry accessible, meaningful, and inspiring for your students.
Just print, present, and let your students gallop into the world of The Highwayman! Find more resources like this at https://www.twinkl.com/l/zkxo5!
