Literature: "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving
Read the complete text from Washington Irving’s tale, “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Sites also include biographical information about the author, the town of Sleepy Hollow, and life in Colonial America. Includes an interactive vocabulary quiz, a play based on the story, and a virtual tour of Sleepy Hollow. Included are eThemes Resources about the Middle Atlantic region where the story takes place and one on colonial America.
Grades
- 5,
- 6,
- 7,
- 8
Links
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Rare Map Collection
View original maps of North America from past time periods. Several maps align with the "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" time period.
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Tarry Town Chamber of Commerce
See how Tarry Town of today differs from when it was the setting for Sleepy Hollow. Enter the site, then click on "Tourism" and "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" to learn more. NOTE: This site contains ads.
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Colonial Williamsburg
This site has a lot of information on Colonial America. Click on "Resources for Teachers and Students" for activity ideas, or "Multimedia" for slideshows, videos, or interactive features, and more.
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US History-Colonial America 1600-1776
Site for teachers containing discussion starters about colonial America. Provides teachers with research ideas and activities on such as topics as immigration and map making. NOTE: This site contains ads.
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EDSITEment: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
This lesson plan for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" offers four different activity ideas.
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Treasures to Go
View this oil painting by John Quidor titled, "The Headless Horseman Pursuing Ichabod Crane."
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Vocabulary Words
Take this interactive quiz to test your knowledge of vocabulary words from the story, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
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The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Read a short version of the story complete with photos taken in the town of Sleepy Hollow.
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Quia: Subjects and Predicates
Play this game by identifying subjects and predicates in sentences from "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."
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eThemes Resource: Colonial America
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eThemes Resource: Geography: Middle Atlantic Region
These sites have information about the following Middle Atlantic states: New York, Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. Learn about each state's symbols, major industries, history, natural resources, and more. There are links to eThemes Resources on the thirteen colonies and New England.
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eThemes Resource: Colonial America
These websites are about life in colonial North America, particularly the English colonies. Learn how colonists lived, explore original documents, and find out who lived in these regions before the English settled there. There are interactives, games, quizzes, videos, and more. Included are three related eThemes resources.
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