The Highwayman - Lesson 5 - Point, Evidence, Explain PowerPoint

Lesson 5 of "The Highwayman" teaching series introduces students to the Point, Evidence, Explain (P.E.E.) method, a structured approach to writing about poetry. The objective of the lesson is to teach students how to apply this formula effectively when discussing literary texts. The P.E.E. method involves making a point about a particular aspect of the text, finding evidence from the text to support this point, and then explaining in detail what the evidence suggests about the text. This technique encourages students to think critically and articulate their interpretations with clarity and precision.

During the lesson, students are prompted to examine the portrayal of soldiers in stanzas seven, eight, and nine of "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes. They are tasked with identifying descriptive language, dialogue, and actions that reveal the characters of the soldiers. For example, students might note that the soldiers' lack of communication with the landlord and their self-serving actions suggest that they are rude and unpleasant. The lesson guides students to use the P.E.E. method to write about these observations, supporting each point with direct quotes from the text and thorough explanations. The session concludes with a plenary where students read their paragraphs aloud, discussing the strengths and weaknesses of their analysis with the group.