Cycle 2, Day 1
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Reading goal:
 As we read, we will clarify words and phrases the
poet has used to create images for the reader.
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Today’s Big Question:
 Why do people sometimes cheer for the bad guy?
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Team Cooperation Skill:
 Complete all tasks
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Survey the poem.
# Heads
 What do you think it might be about?
 Does this take place in modern times? Why
or why not?
 What do you think the term highwayman
means?
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How did the poets who wrote “The Ride of
Paul Revere,” “The Ride of Jennie M’Neal,”
and “Lochinvar” help you to make a mind
movie?
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Stanza 1
Listen to Think Aloud and make a mind movie
Stanza 2
Mark words to clarify. See if you can make a
mind movie.
Word
Definition
Sentence
Torrent
A violent flow of
something
A torrent of sadness washed over him when he
realized that she was never coming back.
Brandished
To wave around or
display in a
threatening way
The farmer brandished his pitchfork at the
trespassers, demanding that they leave at once.
Peerless
Superb; better than
everyone else
The heavyweight champion was a peerless boxer, he
had never lost a fight.
Chaos
Much disorder or
confusion
The circus elephant escaped and charged through
the small town, causing much panic and chaos.
Guise
Outward appearance Our teacher always maintained a guise of calmness,
that hides an inner
even when he was angry with us.
truth
Rue
To regret a mistake
or wrongdoing
Jane knew she would later rue taking the money,
but she felt she had no choice.
Consecrated
Very special; sacred
Vernon bowed as he walked into the temple
because it was a consecrated place.
Blundered
Made a mistake
Max blundered when he told Josh about the surprise
party the family was planning for him.
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What words did you need to clarify to make an
image in your mind of the character Tim? Does
the poet want you to like Tim? How do you
know? (write)
Does the poet want you to like the character of
the highwayman? How do you know?
When do you think the story takes place? What
clues lead you to this conclusion?
What is the relationship between the
highwayman and Bess? Support your answer.
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In a story of a working man and a robber,
which would you expect to be the bad guy?
Have you read other stories or seen movies in
which the criminals are likable?
Why do you think the poet wants us to
admire a criminal?
Vocabulary Review
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Homework: read 20 minutes EVERY NIGHT!
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