Washington Irving
Lesson plans and teaching ideas

|Biography and Background| |"The Devil and Tom Walker"| |"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"| |"Rip Van Winkle|

Biography and Background

Washington Irving
Biography, portraits, and related links.

"The Devil and Tom Walker"

Anticipation Guide for "The Devil and Tom Walker"
This prereading activity asks students to consider their attitudes regarding specific issues related to the story.

"The Devil and Tom Walker"
This 7-page document addresses 21 vocabulary words drawn from the story. Adobe Reader or compatible application required for access.

"The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"

Headless Horseman, Heady Author
Designed for high school seniors, this lesson explores figurative language in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow."

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, from EdSitement
A rich series of lessons involving a variety of aspects of this classic.

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Links to the text of the story, study guide questions, and possible test questions.

"Rip Van Winkle"

"Rip Van Winkle"
This audio file lasts about 23 minutes.