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1 Spooky tales from the past An introduction to The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving

2 Write down everything you think you know about this photo. KWL chart- Fill out the “What you Know” section

3 What do you want to know about this picture? KWL (Fill in the “Want to learn” section)

4 Allusions are references to literary characters or historical people from the past. Allusions can be seen in modern stories, songs, TV, movies, plays or even conversations. This commercial is alluding to a famous legend. Do you know what it is?

5 See other references of the Headless Horseman in:

6 ABC news investigates the legend of Sleepy Hollow.

7 National Geographic looks at the town of Sleepy Hollow Today

8 What have you learned about this picture? KWL chart- Fill out the “Learned” section

9 The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving Audiobook online

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