The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Model- Read page 64 with a partner

Simile: a literary device that uses like or as to compare two things

Thinking question: Find an example of a simile. What two things are being compared?

Partner A- Read the first paragraph

Partner B- Read the second paragraph

Partner A- Read the third paragraph

Follow along as your partner reads! Thumbs up when you are done.

​A

​B

​A

1. Both partners: Point to the simile on page 64 (hint: in paragraph 1)

2. Partner B: Read the simile aloud to Partner A

3. Partner A: What two things is this simile comparing?

   1. "This simile is comparing __________ and _________________."

   2. Partner B: Do you agree or disagree?

4. Partner B: What mood does this simile convey about the setting?

   1. "I think the mood is ______________________ because the simile says ________________________________."

​Model- Finding Evidence/Accountable Talk

Multiple Choice

What two things are compared in this simile?

A drowsy, dreamy atmosphere hangs over the valley, as if it were under the sway of some bewitching power.

• The atmosphere of the Earth and other superpowers

• The atmosphere of the valley and the sway of some bewitching power

• Space and Earth

• Bewitching powers and the speed of light

Multiple Choice

What mood does this simile convey about the setting?

A drowsy, dreamy atmosphere hangs over the valley, as if it were under the sway of some bewitching power.

• Haunting

• Colorful

• Peaceful

• Calming

Hyperbole: a literary device that uses exaggeration

1. Partner A: Reread the following sentences aloud:

2. Both: Point to the hyperbole

3. Partner B: What do you think this

   hyperbole means?

   1. "I think this means __________."

   2. Partner A: Do you agree or dis-

      agree?

Multiple Choice

What does this hyperbole mean?

hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves

• Ichabod had sleeves that were too long

• Ichabod had very long hands

• The Headless Horseman had sleeves that were too long

• The Headless Horseman had very long hands

Read page 66

Personification: a literary device in which human characteristics are assigned to nonhuman objects

Thinking question: Find the example of personification. What nonhuman objects have human characteristics?

Partner B: Read paragraph 1

Partner A: Read paragraph 2

Partner B: Read paragraph 3

Follow along as your partner reads! Thumbs up when you are done.

​B

​A

​B

1. Both partners: Point to the personification on page 66

2. Partner B: Read the personification example aloud to Partner A

3. Partner A: What nonhuman objects are assigned human characteristics?

   1. "____________ and ___________ are assigned nonhuman characteristics."

   2. Partner B: Do you agree or disagree?

4. Partner B: What human characteristics are they given?

   1. Partner A: Do you agree or disagree?

Multiple Choice

What nonhuman object(s) are assigned human characteristics?

What fearful shapes and shadows jumped across his path! How often did he dread to look over his shoulder, for fear of catching a glimpse of some ghostly being close behind him!

• Shoulders, shapes, and shadows

• Looks and jumped

• Shapes and shadows

• Dread and fear

Read page 67

Thinking question: Find two examples of similes. What two things are being compared in each?

Partner B: Read paragraph 1

Partner A: Read paragraph 2

Follow along as your partner reads! Thumbs up when you are done.

​B

​A

1. Partner A: Point to a simile on page 67 and read it aloud to partner B

2. Partner B: What two things is this simile comparing?

   1. "This simile is comparing __________ and _________________.

   2. Partner A: Do you agree or disagree?

3. Partner B: Point to another simile on page 67 and read it aloud

4. Partner A: What two things is this simile comparing?

   1. "This simile is comparing __________ and _________________.

   2. Partner B: Do you agree or disagree?

Multiple Choice

What two things are compared in each simile?

His elbows stuck out like a grasshopper's, and as he rode his arms flapped like a pair of wings.

• His elbows to a grasshopper's, and arms to grasshopper's arms

• His elbows to wings, and arms to the hands of a clock

• His elbows to that of a grasshopper's, and arms to wings

• His elbows to wings, and floppy to pairs

Multiple Choice

How do these similes help describe Ichabod Crane?

His elbows stuck out like a grasshopper's, and as he rode his arms flapped like a pair of wings.

• They help the reader visualize how the horse looks

• They help the reader better understand how hard it is to ride a horse

• They help the reader better understand how Ichabod is feeling while riding the horse

• They help the reader visualize how Ichabod looks while riding the horse

Read pages 69-71

Think: Do you think this story was scary or suspenseful?

Partner A: Read the first paragraph

Partner B: Read the second paragraph

Continue until the end of the chapter

Follow along as your partner reads! Thumbs up when you are done.

1. Partner B: Do you think this story was scary or suspenseful? Why or why not?

   1. "Yes/No, I do/do not think this story was scary and suspenseful because __________________. For example, the text says ______________________________."

   2. Partner A: Do you agree or disagree? Why?

      "I agree/disagree because ________________________."

Open Ended

Authors often use fear or suspense to build excitement. Do you think this story was scary or suspenseful? Why or why not? Support your answer with examples from the story.

Multiple Choice

DOL: What does the author's use of hyperbole in paragraph 2 help the reader to understand?

"He was tall and very lanky, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, and hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves."

• The author is trying to explain Ichabod's clothes were too small

• The author is trying to tell the reader what Ichabod looks like

• The author is trying to help the reader understand Ichabod's physical features by helping the reader picture how long his arms are