Lesson Plan

Ichabod and Brom - Ghostfacers: Credibility and The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow

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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 seem more credible.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Ideas
  • Assign the reading of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" for homework the day before conducting the lesson
  • Set the stage for readings of the tales by dimming the lights, closing the curtains, and, if possible, lowering the temperature of the classroom
Classroom Considerations
  • Requires a projection device for the PowerPoint presentation and videos and copies of the A-CLAP handout
  • Learners need access to devices with internet and the Flipgrid app
Pros
  • Participants may use their own experiences, those of someone they know, or retell a story they have heard  for their presentation
Cons
  • None