The Highwayman comprehension questions by Year 6 Teacher

Mrs R

year6ris — 2015-03-02 16:41:34 UTC

AF7: what clues are there in the text that tell you story is set in the past? What does this tell you about the past?

year6ris — 2015-03-02 16:43:19 UTC

AF5 and 6: find a phrase/some language you like. How does this effect the reader? What was the poet's intention when he wrote those words?

year6ris — 2015-03-02 16:46:04 UTC

AF4: parts of the text are written in italics - why is this? How else has the text been structured and organised?

year6ris — 2015-03-02 16:50:58 UTC

AF3: 'They had tied her up to attention, with many a sniggering jest.' Why were the Read Coats sniggering as they tied Bess up?

year6ris — 2015-03-02 16:52:02 UTC

AF3: 'His face was white and peaked.' why was Tim's face so white and peaked?