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The Highwayman: A Moonlit Tale of Love, Loss, and Deceit! (Poetry Close Reading)
Kimberlee Collins (Certified Teacher)
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In this course, students will analyze the poem "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes, practice visualizing, use close reading strategies, and learn common poetic devices.
Class experience
US Grade 6 - 8
Join us as we explore the haunting tale of Bess and The Highwayman while learning poetic devices and creating a comic strip version of the story! Session 1: We will make predictions about the poem, then read the first few stanzas. We will discuss some common poetic devices, and then begin reading the first half of the poem. Students will collaborate and make predictions as we progress through the story. As we read, we will identify the poetic devices used and paraphrase the content of the...
This class is taught in English.
Students will improve their understanding of poetic devices and visualization.
I have been teaching middle school Reading and Language Arts for more than 18 years. I specialize in reading skills/strategies, teaching writing, and working with students at their own individual levels.
Homework Offered
Students may choose to continue working on their comic strip after class each session.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Pencil and paper are required for this course. Students will add to the same sheet(s) of paper each week as the lesson builds.
Some violence, including mention of guns, a hostage capture, a shooting, and a suicide (not graphic or descriptive). Uses the word "breast" for chest and mentions "hell" in reference to an obstacle.
"The Highwayman" poem is in public domain.
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Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(108)
Hello! My name is Kimberlee Collins, and I can't wait to see your learner in one of my classes! I earned my Bachelor's degree in English Education with a minor in British/American Literature from the University of South Florida in 2004. I have...
Group Class
$38
for 2 classes2x per week, 1 week
55 min
Completed by 3 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
1-6 learners per class
