The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Characters

Sleepy Hollow 3

POINTS

• Read and understand "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" p. 106-108 (stopping at "any new competitor")

• Identify Ichabod's motivation and the challenges he faces

p. 106-108

Look back at Ms. Johnson's shared screen. Read along in your Anthology, and highlight the vocab words.

Multiple Choice

What is the narrator's point of view of Katrina Van Tassel?

• He respects her

• He thinks she is ugly but kind

• He thinks she is beautiful but flirty

• He thinks she is a bad person

What is the purpose of having a longer description of the Van Tassel property than of Katrina Van Tassel? What is the connection between the two descriptions?

p.106

Open Ended

Which details describing the Van Tassel farm indicate that it is prosperous?

Multiple Choice

On p. 107, which character trait of Ichabod's is revealed?

• He is romantic

• He is adventurous

• He is greedy

Multiple Choice

The things Ichabod imagines on p. 107 suggest he is interested in Katrina MAINLY because...

• she will inherit a prosperous farm

• he is in love with her

• she is beautiful

• she is a good cook

Open Ended

Which details indicate that the Van Tassels may have more money than many of the other residents of the region?

Multiple Select

Which THREE details indicate that the Van Tassels may have more money than many of the other residents of the region?

• "a great spinning wheel at one end, and a churn at the other, showed the various uses to which this important porch might be devoted."

• "From this piazza, the wondering Ichabod entered the hall, which formed the center of the mansion..."

• "a corner cupboard...displayed immense treasures"

• "a door left ajar gave him a peep into the best parlor, where the claw-footed chairs and dark mahogany tables shone like mirror"

Multiple Choice

Independent Practice: What obstacle does Ichabod face in trying to woo Katrina

• dragons

• he can't get through the gates of her house

• other men are interested in Katrina

• she hates him

Independent Practice: How does Ichabod compare to a "knight-errant of yore"?

Find evidence on p. 108. Then, discuss with your breakout group! Prefects: please submit the Form for your group!

POINTS

• Read and understand "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" p. 106-108 (stopping at "any new competitor") (done!)

• Identify Ichabod's motivation and the challenges he faces

p. 82 in Anthology Workbook 1 Remember:

Character motivation is why characters say what they say and do what they do (it's what the character wants in the story). Character motivation often drives the plot of the story forward.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following questions drives the plot of the story forward?

• Will Ichabod Crane marry Katrina Van Tassel and inherit the Van Tassel farm?

• Will Ichabod earn enough money to buy a better horse?

• How will Ichabod get his students to behave?

• Why are the residents of Sleepy Hollow so fond of haunting stories?

Multiple Choice

What is Ichabod's primary motivation?

• to become rich and important in the town

• to become the most educated man in town

• to escape the many spirits that haunt the town

• to marry Katrina Van Tassel and inherit the farm

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a character trait of Katrina Van Tassel, as described by the narrator?

• scheming

• generous

• patient

• coquettish

Multiple Select

So far, what action has Ichabod taken as a result of his motivation?

• Giving Katrina singing lessons

• Painting Katrina's portrait

• Visiting and talking sweetly to Katrina

• Attending to Katrina's whims

What does Ichabod find desireable about Katrina Van Tassel? How does his view of Katrina compare to that of the narrator?

Write your answer on p. 83 #9 in your Anthology Workbook. Then, discuss with your group. Prefects: please fill out the Form for your group!

POINTS

• Read and understand "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" p. 106-108 (stopping at "any new competitor") (done!)

• Identify Ichabod's motivation and the challenges he faces (done!)