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Handout
Bibliomania

Bibliomania: Washington Irving (1783 1859)

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Unit Plan
Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Gothic Undercurrents: Washington Irving

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Lesson Plan
Varsity Tutors

Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Washington Irving

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
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.