Class 4 present evidence for reopening the case of the Highwayman...

Class 4 were set the challenge of re-examining the evidence against 'The Highwayman' in Alfred Noyes' poem, to see whether the case against him should be re-opened. 

They looked again at the poem and also at some other pieces of evidence: coins found with Tim the ostler, a letter found on the Highwayman and another piece of parchment bearing instructions for the redcoat soldiers who killed the Highwayman. 

Their next task was to present the evidence for re-opening the case by preparing persuasive pieces of writing in a formal style, suitable for presenting in a court, to a judge who would decide. For this formal writing, passive voice, subjective mood and modal verbs were vital.

Judge King was the presiding judge in this case, and today the hearing took place...

After hearing the evidence, the court stood to listen to the judge's judgement on this important case. The investigating team were relieved to find out that all their hard work had paid off; the judge concurred that the case should be re-opened.

There was a great feeling of achievement and reward, together with celebration. Hooray for the cold case investigating team!