Tuesday: Creating a plot; Close read "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Create a list of new vocabulary and their connotative meanings.

Wednesday: Tone vs. Mood; Re-read aloud "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Gallery walk of comprehension questions.

Thursday: Complete plot line for "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow", and groups will choose/create 1 of 3 group activities.

Friday: Comprehension/Skills assessment

Describe the following:  A place that makes you happy; A place that hold a lot of good or bad memories for you; A place that scares you.

Discussion Questions “Legend of Sleepy Hollow”:  Tuesday

1. Compare the school where Ichabod Crane taught with the school you go to. How is your school similar to and different from Ichabod’s school?

2. Contrast Ichabod Crane and Brom Bones. How are they different in physical appearance? How are their actions different? What would have made Katrina attracted to each of them?

3. What evidence is there that Ichabod Crane had an active imagination?

4. What role do Katrina’s parents play in her life? What is her father’s attitude toward his wealth? What is his attitude toward his daughter? What is Katrina’s mother’s attitude toward her?

5. What does the illustration on page 27 show about Ichabod?  What other characters are pictured? How can you tell?