Wednesday, October 7, 2015

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Click here to view the story "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving


 Sleepy Hollow Student Projects 2012






3D Map of Ichabod Crane's Final Ride by Nathan and Wes






Click here for the audio version of the original "Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving

Click here for an adapted version and audio of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow



Click here to learn more about present day Sleepy Hollow and Tarry Town, and how history comes alive today.

Click on the image of Washington Irving to learn more about the author.
Click on the image of Sunnyside, Irving's home in Tarry Town, New York to learn more about it.
Check out these videos of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow:
1. Disney Version Part 1

2. Disney Version Part 2
3. Disney Version Part 3
4. Disney Version Part 4
5. Headless Horseman (Old School)

Extending the Lesson: Click here to read Rip Van Winkle, another work from Washington Irving.

Quick Fact: Irving's pen name was Diedrich Knickerbocker. Click on the name to see what NBA franchise derives their name from Washington Irving.http://www.pagebypagebooks.com/Washington_Irving/The_Legend_of_Sleepy_Hollow/The_Legend_Of_Sleepy_Hollow_p1.html

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Whoa! This is incredible! The students will get so much from this! You have left me speechless!