Fall Book Club: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
In this three-week course, we will get into the Halloween spirit by reading and discussing the chilling tale of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman.
Nikki Patten, BA Elementary Ed
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
3 live meetings
2 hrs 15 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
It's the perfect time of year to come together and tell some ghost stories, wouldn't you agree? In this book club, we'll meet Ichabod Crane, a fellow who loves a good ghost story, but is fearful of the prospect of coming face to face with the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hollow. In each meeting, I will spend part of our time reading aloud from my copy of "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" retold from Washington Irving's 1891 colonial masterpiece. Then we'll discuss various topics; the first week, we'll learn some folktales of headless horsemen from around the world. Then, we'll analyze a painting by John Quidor called "The Headless Horseman Pursing Ichabod Crane". Finally, we'll compare Irving's tale to one from Ireland. The second week, we'll read the middle chapters and analyze the main characters, the setting, and the plot. Learners will also receive their assignment to work on for our final class-- writing their own ghost story! In our last class, learners will share the ghost story they wrote. I'll teach the class a visual notetaking method to use while we wrap up the last chapters of our book. This book club will have just the right amount of chills and thrills to get your child excited about Halloween (and they'll learn a bunch of Reading, Social Studies, and Narrative Writing skills along the way!).
Learning Goals
Students will be able to compare and contrast stories in the same genre on their approach to similar topics.
Students will be able to analyze literary text development.
Students will be able to analyze how visual elements contribute to the meaning, tone, mood, or appeal of a text.
Students will be able to engage effectively in collaborative discussions.
Other Details
Supply List
Some lined paper (for week 2 and 3) A writing tool
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
If students have a copy or want to borrow a copy from the library, they could read along. This is optional, they don't need a copy.
Joined September, 2020
5.0
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
What do you get when you blend Reading, Writing, and Social Studies with a dash of pop culture and a sprinkle of the arts? Well, I think that's the perfect recipe for getting kids excited about reading. My name is Mrs. Patten and I love teaching-- it's my favorite thing!
So far in my career, I've been a kindergarten assistant and I've taught third, fifth, and sixth-grade. I hold myself to high standards when it comes to creating lessons for my students and I am confident that my students are going to learn best when we're having fun and feeling valued.
When I'm not teaching, I like to knit, paint with watercolors, make collages, play disc golf, or go hiking with my husband, Jake. We have great trails to explore in Arizona! But... seriously, there aren't many moments when I'm not working on something to do with teaching! Reviews
Live Group Class
$20
for 3 classes1x per week, 3 weeks
45 min
Completed by 10 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-13
3-6 learners per class
