The Highwayman - Lesson 7 - Bess The Landlords Daughter PowerPoint

In Lesson 7 of 'The Highwayman', the focus is on the character of Bess, the landlord's daughter, from the classic poem by Alfred Noyes. The objective of this lesson is to explore how the poet creates vivid images in the reader's imagination and to deepen the students' understanding of the plot. Students are encouraged to engage creatively with the text by drawing and labelling the scene where Bess is captured by the soldiers, using descriptive details from stanzas three, six, and nine of the poem. This visual activity aids in reinforcing the narrative and the dramatic tension within the poem.

Additionally, the lesson involves a creative writing exercise where students are asked to read up to the end of stanza nine and then imagine they are Tim the ostler, who is a character within the poem. They are tasked with writing a diary entry from Tim's perspective, expressing what he might have witnessed, thought, and felt about the events unfolding. This exercise not only encourages empathy and understanding of the characters but also helps students to analyse the text from different viewpoints. The lesson concludes with a plenary where students share their diary entries with a partner and provide feedback on the effectiveness of the writing and suggestions for improvement, fostering a collaborative learning environment.