“The Highwayman”

BY ALFRED NOYES

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Materials1. Textbook open to page 587

2. Spiral open to a blank space

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Text Annotation and GIST SummaryDirections: Using the guidelines below, analyze the text by annotating.

WritingSummarize important/confusing sections of the textUnderline or place brackets around important informationAsk questions about the text in the marginsComment on the text, noting personal thoughts or literary elements (plot development, characterization, theme)

SymbolsCircle unfamiliar vocabularyPlace an exclamation point next to exciting or interesting informationPlace a question mark next to confusing information

GIST SummaryDirections: Below the text, compose a twenty-word summary that highlights important points.

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GIST SummaryAfter analyzing the text, compose a twenty-word summary.

ExampleArrogant, wealthy officials insult the courage of women; however, a lion-hearted dame saves the party from a lethal, hissing cobra.

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Story Illustration Four Corners ActivityStep One: Based on your evidence, determine which portion of the text engages the reader

most effectively. Within thirty seconds, relocate to that section of the room.

Step Two: Within your new group, determine why you believe that portion of the text best engages readers.

Theme

Plot Development

Characterization

Point of View

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Literature Graphic Organizer Mini-JigsawStep 1: Within your group, complete the indicated sections of the chart:

Plot Development

Point of View

GIST Summary

Characterization

Theme

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Literature Graphic Organizer Mini-JigsawStep 2: Now, by taking turns, each group member will teach his or her section of the graphic

organizer to the group members.

TeachersPlease read your response verbatim.

LearnersRecord brief notes on the “teacher's” response.

Currently TeachingThemePlot DevelopmentCharacterizationPoint of ViewGIST summary

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Literature Graphic Organizer Four Corners ActivityStep One: Based on your evidence, determine the element of the text which engages the

reader most effectively. Within thirty seconds, relocate to that section of the room.

Step Two: Within your new group, determine why you believe that portion of the text best engages readers.

Theme

Plot Development

Characterization

Point of View

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Theme NotesA theme is a lesson about life or human nature that the writer teaches the reader.

Example:

Theme: Appearances can be deceiving.

Disguised as Grandmother, the Wolf lured Little Red towards the bed.

TNReady Analysis: ThemeDirections: Select the letter of the response that best answers the following question:

1. Which statement best expresses the theme of the poem?

a. Evil is punished, and good is rewarded.

b. Beauty is only skin deep.

c. Love triumphs over all: hate, selfishness, cruelty, tragedy, and death.

d. One should be willing to sacrifice for the person one loves.

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TNReady Analysis: ThemeDirections: Select the letters of the responses that best answer the following question:

2. In which two of the following statements is the theme from question one most thoroughly defined?

a. “Shattered her breast in the moonlight and warned him—with her death” (78).

b. “He turned. He spurred to the west; he did not know who stood / Bowed, with her head o’er the musket, drenched with her own blood!” (79-80).

c. “When they shot him down on the highway, / Down like a dog on the highway, / And he lay in his blood on the highway, with a bunch of lace at / his throat” (88-90).

d. “But he loved the landlord’s daughter, / The landlord’s red-lipped daughter.” (22-23).

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TIDE Response: ThemeDirections: Employing the TIDE method, analyze and evaluate the questions below in complete sentences. In your response, note the author and poem title, restate the question, and cite evidence alongside line numbers in order to justify your assertion.

Prompt

Write a paragraph which analyzes how the narrative addresses the theme one should be willing to sacrifice for the person one loves. Develop your paragraph by providing textual evidence from the passage.

TIDE Model

After evaluating [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate the question] because [insert point 1]. According to the text, [insert speaker's name] proclaims, “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. Assuredly, [explain why your evidence matters]; however, [insert counter claim], but [explain why your evidence matters]. Ultimately, [restate point 1].

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Comprehension NotesComprehension refers to your ability to understand the text.

Example

Aladdin impersonated a prince in order to impress Jasmine.

TNReady Analysis: ComprehensionDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

1. Which of the following events must occur to drive the plot and involve Bess in the climax?

a. The highwayman returns to seek vengeance for Bess.

b. The highwayman has to promise Bess that he will return to her the following night.

c. The highwayman commits a robbery.

d. Bess shoots herself to warn the highwayman.

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TNReady Analysis: ComprehensionDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

2. Which of the following best explains how the redcoats knew how to set a trap for the highwayman?

a. They overhear the highwayman bragging to the landlord about his crime.

b. Tim overheard Bess and the highwayman talking and told the redcoats that he would be returning to the inn the following night.

c. The redcoats followed him to the inn after he robbed someone on the highway.

d. A member of his gang was caught and turned the highwayman in to the redcoats in return for a reduced sentence.

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TIDE Response: ComprehensionDirections: Employing the TIDE method, analyze and evaluate the questions below in complete sentences. In your response, note the author and poem title, restate the question, and cite evidence alongside line numbers in order to justify your assertion.

Prompt

Write a paragraph which analyzes why the redcoats are able to ambush the highwayman. Develop your paragraph by providing textual evidence from the passage.

TIDE Model

After evaluating [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate the question] because [insert point 1]. According to the text, [insert speaker's name] proclaims, “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. Assuredly, [explain why your evidence matters]; however, [insert counter claim], but [explain why your evidence matters]. Ultimately, [restate point 1].

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Characterization NotesCharacterization describes a character’s individual trait, or personality, through clues within the text.

Example

Trait: Savage

Her lip slightly sneered, she slowly removed the chewed, sticky mint gum from her mouth and placed it firmly in the hair of the girl seated beside her.

TNReady Analysis: CharacterizationDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

1. How does the Highwayman change from the beginning to end of the poem?

a. He begins as a humble individual, but he eventually becomes self-absorbed.

b. He starts the poem being in love with Bess, but by the end he has lost interest.

c. He begins with an caring attitude, but he soon becomes livid.

d. He starts with an obsession, and he ends with a sadness.

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TNReady Analysis: CharacterizationDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

2. Which two lines show Tim's love for Bess has grown into an obsession?

a. "Dumb as a dog he listened, as he heard the robber say" (24).

b. "His eyes were hollows of madness, his hair like moldy hay" (21) .

c. "But he loved the landlord's daughter / the landlord's red-lipped daughter" (22-23).

d. "His face was white and peaked" (20).

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TIDE Response: CharacterizationDirections: Employing the TIDE method, analyze and evaluate the questions below in complete sentences. In your response, note the author and poem title, restate the question, and cite evidence alongside line numbers in order to justify your assertion.

Prompt

Write a paragraph which analyzes how the poem characterizes Bess as noble. Develop your paragraph by providing textual evidence from the passage.

TIDE Model

After evaluating [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate the question] because [insert point 1]. According to the text, [insert speaker's name] proclaims, “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. Assuredly, [explain why your evidence matters]; however, [insert counter claim], but [explain why your evidence matters]. Ultimately, [restate point 1].

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Point of View NotesPoint of view refers to a character’s attitude, perspective, or thoughts.

Example: The Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen

“I once had a wonderful father, but he was blown to bits in a mining accident long ago. I have a mother who was once pretty and caring, but, ever since my father’s death, she has abandoned me”

TNReady Analysis: Point of ViewDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

1. Which of the following best shows how Bess’ view of the highwayman different from Tim’s?

a. Tim admires the highwayman’s courage to confront the rich.

b. The highwayman is an important part of both of their lives: she is Bess’ love and Tim’s enemy.

c. Tim thinks the highwayman should cease robbing others because he may be killed.

d. Tim regards the highwayman with jealously whereas Bess views him as charming.

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TNReady Analysis: Point of ViewDirections: Select the letter or letters that best answer(s) the following question:

2. Which two details from the passage best supports your answer?

a. "Then he tugged at his rein in the moonlight, and galloped away to / the west" (36-37).

b. "Her musket shattered the moonlight, / Shattered her breast in the moonlight and warned him—with her death" (77-78) .

c. "But he loved the landlord's daughter / the landlord's red-lipped daughter" (22-23).

d. "His face was white and peaked" (20).

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TIDE Response: Point of ViewDirections: Employing the TIDE method, analyze and evaluate the questions below in complete sentences. In your response, note the author and poem title, restate the question, and cite evidence alongside line numbers in order to justify your assertion.

Prompt

Write a paragraph which evaluates why Bess’ exhibits a terrified point of view in the text. Develop your paragraph by providing textual evidence from the passage.

TIDE Model

After evaluating [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate the question] because [insert point 1]. According to the text, [insert speaker's name] proclaims, “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. Assuredly, [explain why your evidence matters]; however, [insert counter claim], but [explain why your evidence matters]. Ultimately, [restate point 1].

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Claim: Essential QuestionBased upon the prompt below, compose a well-structured claim. Moreover, include three main points within your assertion.

Prompt

Write a claim analyzing how the narrative addresses the theme the consequences of death affect individuals and society at large.

Claim Model

[restate question] because [insert point one], [insert point two], and [insert point three].

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TIDE Response: Essential QuestionDirections: Employing the TIDE method, analyze and evaluate the questions below in complete sentences. In your response, note the author and poem title, restate the question, and cite evidence alongside line numbers in order to justify your assertion.

Prompt

Write a paragraph which analyzes how the passage addresses the theme the consequences of death affect individuals and society at large. Develop your paragraph by providing textual evidence from the passage.

TIDE Model

After evaluating [insert text title] by [insert author], [restate the question] because [insert point 1]. According to the text, [insert speaker's name] proclaims, “[insert evidence]” [(insert line numbers)]. Assuredly, [explain why your evidence matters]; however, [insert counter claim], but [explain why your evidence matters]. Ultimately, [restate point 1].

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Four Corners TIDE ActivityStep One: Within thirty seconds, examine your TIDE paragraph and determine your most

effective sentence. Then, relocate to the appropriate section of the room for that TIDEsentence.

Step Two: Within your new group, determine why you believe this sentence proved engaging.

Topic Sentence

Detailed Analysis

Important Evidence

Point of View

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ClaimA claim is a short, concise sentence which establishes an argument.

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Debate ActivityDirections: In preparation for today’s debate, compose a well-structured claim concerning the prompt. Moreover, argue three effective points, and support each of these points with evidence from the passage.

Prompt

Write a claim evaluating whether the deaths of Bess and the Highwayman were romantic or foolish. Develop your claim by providing textual evidence from the passage.

Claim Model

[restate question] because [insert point one], [insert point two], and [insert point three].

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Debate Agree/Disagree ActivityStep One: Based on your analysis, determine whether you agree or disagree with the prompt. Within thirty seconds, relocate to that section of the room.

Step Two: Within your new group, defend your position utilizing evidence gathered on your graphic organizer.

Agree Disagree

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PromptWrite a claim evaluating whether the deaths of Bess and the Highwayman were romantic or foolish. Develop your claim by providing textual evidence from the passage.

Four Corners Claim ActivityStep One: Within thirty seconds, examine your claim and determine your most effective point.

Then, relocate to the appropriate section of the room for that point.

Step Two: Explain why you believe this sentence proved engaging.

Point 1

Point 3

Point 2

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Coordinate Adjective NotesCoordinate adjectives build on one another and describe the same noun.

Insert a comma between two coordinate adjectives.

Example

Professional athletes now earn lavish, superfluous salaries.

Tests for coordinate adjectives:

Test 1: Insert the word and between the adjectives.

Test 2: Switch the adjectives.

Example

Rikki nearly drowned in the swirling Mississippi River.

Failed Test 1: swirling and Mississippi River.

Failed Test 2: Mississippi, swirling River

Editing: Coordinate Adjectives

Directions: Rewrite the bold and underlined text. Revise the text if needed; however, if the text is correct, write “C.”

He’d a (1) French, cocked-hat on his forehead, a bunch of lace at his chin,

A coat of the (2) claret velvet, and breeches of (3) brown velvety doeskin.

They fitted with never a wrinkle. His boots were up to the thigh.

And he rode with a (4) glimmering jeweled twinkle,

His pistol butts a-twinkle.

His rapier hilt a-twinkle, under the (5) jeweled, sky.

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