K20 LEARN
Ichabod and Brom - Two Wild And Crazy Guys: Characters' Differing Perspectives
After reading Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," class members compare the characteristics of Ichabod Crane and Brom Van Brunt. Next, they read an article about ghosts that supposedly haunt the campus of Oklahoma...
K20 LEARN
Ichabod and Brom - Ghostfacers: Credibility and The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow
A headless horseman? Really? A reading of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" launches a study of how to use the A-CLAP strategy to determine a story's credibility. Writers employ these techniques to craft their ghost stories and make them...
Curated OER
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Explore Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" in this literature analysis lesson plan. Middle schoolers read and summarize the plot of the story. They then adapt passages for a contemporary audience and analyze the...
Curated OER
Headless Horseman, Heady Author
Twelfth graders explore figurative language as it appears in Washington Irving's original text, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, answer questions based on story, and write sequels to it by using the different types of figurative language...
Curated OER
Conflicts Among People
Pupils explore the topic of conflict. In this literature lesson, students read and discuss the central issues in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," "The Flesh and the Spirit," and "Somnambulism." Pupils write an essay.
Other
Sleepy Hollow Middle School: Washington Irving Biography and Pictures
Created by students at Sleepy Hollow Middle School, this page provides biographical information and pictures of Washington Irving, his works, and contemporary photos of his home, Sunnyside.
Bartleby
Bartleby.com: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Etext
This famous "Ghost," story is especially popular around Halloween. Read the original version by Washington Irving here.
Planet eBooks
Planet E Book: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow [Pdf]
The complete text of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving is available here in PDF format. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, which was first released in 1820, is 43 pages pages long.
Bibliomania
Bibliomania: Washington Irving (1783 1859)
This Bibliomania entry provides a biography of Washington Irving along with an analysis of his contribution to American literature. Discusses the popular and critical reception to his works and makes suggestions for reading.
University of Florida
Baldwin Library: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
A scanned copy of the 1875 publication of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, a fiction book for children.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Washington Irving
This site provides a detailed biography of Washington Irving along with analysis of his works and contribution to American literature. Includes quotations from his work and a bibliography.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Gothic Undercurrents: Washington Irving
Noted as America's first celebrity author, Washington Irving is featured in this concise biography bringing light to his writings and the style in which he presented them. See "Washington Irving Activities" for related artifacts and...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Washington Irving
This site provides lesson plans and teaching ideas for Washington Irving and his works, including "The Devil and Tom Walker," The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," "Rip Van Winkle," and so on.
CommonLit
Common Lit: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
A learning module that begins with "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online through...