1. 1. Copy HW: poet biography paragraph
I will analyze the elements of a narrative poem by completing a story map and composing a summary.
Warm Up:
1. Copy HW: poet biography paragraph
2. Why do bad guys sometimes become heroes? (paragraph response with examples from literature or movies)

2. Video of “The Highwayman” by The Highwaymen
Why do we often make bad guys into heroes?
What traits make them admirable?

3. Look at “The Highwayman” in the IR page 225
What type of poem is this? How can you tell?

4. As we read… , create a list of plot events that are important.
Page 225—circle the words that create the setting. Underline the character that is introduced.
Who is Bess? Who is Tim? What conflict can you predict?
How does the rhythm in lines create suspense?
Where is the shift in mood in the poem? Why is this significant?

5. Watch the video of the poem
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How do the pictures help you understand the poem?
Does the music help? Is it what you would have chosen? Explain.

6. With a partner, complete the scavenger hunt activity
Complete on your own paper—be ready to share.
10 minutes.

7. Symbol Find all the examples of red in the poem.
What is the significance of the color red?

8. Theme
What does the ending suggest about the theme?

9. Highwayman informative article
How does this information relate to the poem?
Does it help you better understand the poem or the characters?

10. Exit Ticket
Summarize “The Highwayman” in less than 4 sentences—you may use your notes.