Sleepy Hollow 5
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Fionnuala Johnson
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Sleepy Hollow 5
p. 112-114
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POINTS
Read and understand "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" p. 112-114
Identify the characteristics of a hero and compare Brom and Ichabod
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Read p. 112-114
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Open Ended
What details on p. 112 suggest that Ichabod views himself as a hero?
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Open Ended
How does the narrator's description contradict Ichabod's self-image? Where do you see irony in his description?
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Open Ended
On p. 113, what does Ichabod imagine as he sees the produce in the fields?
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Multiple Choice
What is the mood on p. 113?
calm but majestic
frightening
humorous
desperate
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Open Ended
What details about the setting help create that mood?
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How do the descriptions of the setting reinforce the greedy aspect of Ichabod's personality?
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Multiple Choice
Where does the point of view change on p. 114?
first paragraph ("Brom Bones, however...")
second paragraph ("Fain would I pause...")
in the middle of the second paragraph
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Open Ended
Why does the point of view change on p. 114?
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Open Ended
Based on the characterization of Ichabod Crane, why do you think the narrator describes the banquet food so extensively?
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Multiple Choice
Independent Practice: What additional motivation for Ichabod is revealed on p. 114?
he wants to donate the farm to charity
he is in love with Katrina after all
he doesn't want to be a teacher
he is racist
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Multiple Choice
Independent Practice: Does that motivation make him more or less of a heroic type of character?
More heroic
Less heroic
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POINTS
Read and understand "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" p. 112-114 (done!)
Identify the characteristics of a legend and hero and compare Brom and Ichabod
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A Legend...
is a traditional story from a specific culture or area handed down through the generations
usually set in the distant past
usually begin as oral stories
often, the teller and listener believe the story is true or based on a true story
reveals elements of the culture from which the story comes, including a culturally relevant setting
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A hero/heroine...
is a character whose actions are noble and brave
is often the main character
typically overcome great obstacles or perform extraordinary tasks
often have special powers, equipment, or protectors
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the culture from which "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" originated?
British
Sioux
New York Dutch
German Hessian
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Multiple Choice
Why is the setting most likely described as "drowsy" and "dreamy" at the beginning of the story?
"The town had been bewitched by a High German doctor, during the early days of the settlement."
The town was the favored haunt of a spirit of the forest who had lived in the trees since before people came to the region.
The town was built on an old burial ground ,and the angered spirits caused mischief in revenge for being disturbed.
The town was always warmer than the surrounding country towns, and the higher temperature made the residents lazy.
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Multiple Choice
Many legends are set long ago in a faraway place. Which of the following statements from the story is most suggestive of this?
"From the listless repose of the place, and the peculiar character of its inhabitants..."
"It is remarkable that the visionary propensity I have mentioned is not confined to the native inhabitants of the valley..."
"In this by-place of nature there abode, in a remote period of American history..."
"All these, however, were mere terrors of the night, phantoms of the mind that walk in darkness..."
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Multiple Choice
Does the main character of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" exhibit the typical characteristics of a legendary hero?
Yes
No
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Open Ended
Why doe Ichabod NOT exhibit the typical characteristics of a legendary hero?
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Why is the setting of the story appropriate for the legend that is told?
How does the forest, especially at night, reinforce the supernatural elements of the legend?
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Open Ended
Independent Practice: Based on the definition and characteristics of a legend, do you think "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a legend? Why or why not?
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POINTS
Read and understand "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" p. 112-114 (done!)
Identify the characteristics of a hero and compare Brom and Ichabod (done!)
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Sleepy Hollow 5
p. 112-114
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