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.

Concepts

the legend of sleepy hollow, american literature, literary analysis, washington irving

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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

Common Core

RL.9-10.1 RL.9-10.6 W.9-10.3.a