Language and Communications Department

Juan Olivares & Constanza Contreras

I High reading comprehension

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’s

Activity portfolio

● They remember the correct alternative to answer questions about names,

relationships, and events in the book.
● They identify, describe and rephrase words and concepts that help to understand the
book and its history.
● Analyze and discuss development questions that demonstrate understanding of the
story and personal opinions
● Build a personal progression card for one of the characters

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Juan Olivares & Constanza Contreras
I High reading comprehension

Remember and choose the correct alternative: (Remember) 10/

1- What is the protagonist's occupation in "The 6.- What is the main setting of the story "The
Legend of Sleepy Hollow"? Legend of Sleepy Hollow"?
a) Blacksmith a) New York City
b) Schoolteacher b) Boston, Massachusetts
c) Farmer c) Sleepy Hollow, New York State
d) Sheriff d) London, England

2.- Who is Ichabod Crane's main rival for Katrina 7.- How does the Horseman supposedly lose his
Van Tassel's affection? head?
a) The Headless Horseman a) In a battle during the war
b) Brom Bones b) He was beheaded by a rival for
c) Washington Irving Katrina's affection
d) The town mayor c) It is never explained in the story
d) As a punishment for his crimes in life
3.- Sleepy Hollow is known for its:
a) Beautiful landscapes 8.- What event leads to the encounter between
b) Ghostly legends Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman?
c) Festive parades a) A Halloween party at the Van Tassel
d) Famous actors farm
b) Ichabod's visit to New York City
4.- "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a classic c) A town meeting to discuss ghostly
tale written by: legends
a) Edgar Allan Poe d) A schoolteacher's convention
b) Charles Dickens
c) Washington Irving 9.- When does Ichabod Crane disappear?
d) Mark Twain a) After winning a horse race
b) During a thunderstorm
5.- Ichabod Crane is particularly interested in c) On the night of the Van Tassel's
marrying Katrina Van Tassel because of her: wedding
a) Beauty and charm d) After his encounter with the
b) Love for ghost stories Headless Horseman
c) Cooking skills
d) Large estate and wealth 10.- What item of Ichabod Crane's is found after
his mysterious disappearance?
a) His hat
b) His horse
c) His school books
d) His gold watch
Language and Communications Department
Juan Olivares & Constanza Contreras
I High reading comprehension

Analyze and write 6 words from the reading, they can be new words for you or words 6/
that are important for the understanding of the story, find the proper definition in a
dictionary (mentioning the source) and finally write the word in context. (Analyze and
create)

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Language and Communications Department
Juan Olivares & Constanza Contreras
I High reading comprehension

Identify and select the correct word to complete the following sentences. (Identify) 6/

Brom Bones - hat- Headless Horseman - ghostly - folk - tales - schoolchildren

1. The legend of the ________ ________ haunts the village of Sleepy Hollow.

2. Ichabod Crane is a schoolteacher who comes to Sleepy Hollow to teach ________.

3. Katrina Van Tassel is courted by both Ichabod Crane and ________ ________.

4. Sleepy Hollow is known for its eerie and ________ atmosphere.

5. The local townspeople enjoy sharing ________ and superstitions about the Headless Horseman.

6. The legend of the Headless Horseman has been passed down through generations as a

________ tale.

7. Ichabod Crane's mysterious disappearance leaves only his abandoned ________ behind.

Reason with evidence express an answer to the following questions in complete form (30 12/
to 50 words) (Reason with evidence)

1.- Describe Ichabod Crane's personality traits and why he was interested in Katrina Van Tassel.
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2.- Describe Brom Bones' personality and his relationship with Ichabod Crane.
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Language and Communications Department
Juan Olivares & Constanza Contreras
I High reading comprehension

3.- Explain the significance of the Halloween party at the Van Tassel farm in the story.
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4.- How does Washington Irving use humor in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"? Provide an example from
the text.
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5.- In your opinion, who do you think the Headless Horseman really was? Provide evidence from the
story to support your theory.
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6.- Why do you think "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" has remained a popular and enduring tale over the
years?
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Innovate and imagine that you are a teacher and you have to write a color report to one 20/
of the characters of the book reflecting on their attitude and giving advice:

0: Not observed
1: Fails to get significantly close to indicator
2: Weakly manages to get close to the indicator and/or presents important errors that affect comprehension
3: Achieves the indicator with minor errors that do not make it difficult to understand
4: Fully achieves the indicator
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Juan Olivares & Constanza Contreras
I High reading comprehension
Color report 0 1 2 3 4
Evaluates the character’s attitude in relation to the school’s values.
Analises the character’s attitude and actions towards essential events in the
story.
Innovates giving a piece of advice to the character chosen according to his/her
attitudes.
Communicates ideas using proper language. The tense is coherent in all the
color report.
Checks that the color report has between 50 and 70 words
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Juan Olivares & Constanza Contreras
I High reading comprehension

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