THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 1 - EXPLORING THE PICTURE

Here is the first in a new series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman. I have used this poem in class for many years with Upper KS2. These ideas will hopefully demonstrate how creative technology can support children when exploring this poem.

In this first idea, pupils look at the picture of the Highwayman and collect some inferences and thoughts.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 2 - WHAT IS A HIGHWAYMAN?

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils research and learn about what Highwaymen were. ​

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 3- LIKES AND DISLIKES

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils share some likes and dislikes after reading the poem.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 4- CREATING THE SETTING

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils create an animated setting of the story linking in digital art and computing.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 5- EXPLORING VOCABULARY

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils look at defining and exploring some of the unfamiliar vocabulary used in the poem.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 6- SIMPLE STORYBOARD

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils create a simple storyboard to show their understanding of the narrative.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 7 - DRAMA FREEZEFRAME

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils recreate key parts of the story by creating images where they photoshop themselves acting in role into the story.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 8 - INTERACTIVE COMIC

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils use the images created in the previous idea and create an interactive comic strip retelling the story.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 9- HOT-SEATING

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils act in role by creating videos of key characters answering questions.

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​THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 10 - INTERVIEWING THE CHARACTER

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils take their videos from the previous idea and use them to create an interview with the character about their role in the story. ​

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 11- PERFORMING THE POEM

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils create a visual poetry video where they show they can demonstrate their understanding through intonation, tone and volume.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 12- ANIMATING THE POEM

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils create an animation to retell the story in their own words.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 13 - EXPLORING FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils explore some of the figurative language used in the poem and explain the impact this has on the reader.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 14 - PERFORMING OUR WRITING

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils can add a voiceover to an animation of the poem which gives them a great opportunity to perform some writing they may have done based on the poem.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 15 - ADDING A SOUNDTRACK

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils create a soundtrack on their devices to match the narrative of their stories created in the previous idea.

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 16 - REPORTING ON KEY EVENTS

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils use greenscreen to create a news report outlining the events at the end of the poem. ​

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THE HIGHWAYMAN IDEA 17 - RETELLING THE STORY THROUGH A RASHOMAN

Here is the next idea in the series of videos linked to the fantastic poem - The Highwayman.

In this next idea, pupils look at a creative way to retell the story using the Rashoman effect through tweets.

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