This model text is a narrative that characterises speech between characters from Alfred Noyes' poem, 'The Highwayman'. It has been written to meet the Year 6 expected standard and comes with a handy annotated version detailing the text-type specific features (red), grammar (green), punctuation (purple) and spelling (blue) teaching opportunities should you wish to use this text with your learners.

National curriculum objectives:
Year 6: Pupils should be taught to describe settings, characters and atmosphere, integrating dialogue to convey character and advance the action.

Level of this Pack:

Age: 10-11
 England & Wales: Year 6
 Scotland: Primary 6
 Rep. Ireland: Fifth Class
 Australia: Grade 5
 USA: Grade 5#Year 6 WAGOLL #Primary 6 WAGOLL #Grade 5 WAGOLL #Fifth Class WAGOLL

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