The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
{A child-friendly version}
We are going to perform a CLOSE READING of a kid-friendly version of this story, focusing mainly on comparing and contrasting character traits of the main characters. THEN, we're going to use those traits to help us create EPITAPHS. What is an EPITAPH? Keep reading, and you'll find out!
1) Read & Listen to this simple version of the Legend of Sleepy Hollow: CLICK HERE
2) Practice your fluency, accuracy, & comprehension with reader's theater!
3) Identify story elements & character traits from the text.
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What is an EPITAPH???
Compare & contrast the examples of epitaphs. What does each tell you about the person's character, even though you never met them? What can we tell about their life? How would YOU want to be remembered by others?