Legends of the Headless Horseman - Scary Stories from Different Cultures
Brenda Kovich
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Grade Levels
4th - 6th, Homeschool
Subjects
Resource Type
Standards
CCSSRL.4.9
CCSSRL.5.9
CCSSRL.6.9
CCSSW.4.9
CCSSW.5.9
Formats Included
- PDF
- Easel Activity
Pages
18 pages
Brenda Kovich
5.8k Followers
Easel Activity Included
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What educators are saying
I love The Headless Horseman. We learn so many skills with this one legend. I love the different versions this packet offers to compare/contrast.
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Captivate your class with four scary stories of the headless horseman and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Kids compare short folktales and explore related media – art, advertising, and video. These reading activities are perfect for Halloween – or anytime! In addition to printable passages, the bundlPrice $6.40Original Price $8.00Save $1.60
Description
Kids read four scary stories from different cultures. Then they compare and contrast famous ghosts from around the world: the headless horseman! These spooky tales will thrill your kids on Halloween - or anytime. You can use them to tell in the dark - or in a well-lit classroom!
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What's Included:
- "The Headless Horseman" (American folklore)
- "Ewan-of-the-Small-Head" (Scottish folklore)
- "Dullahan" (Irish folklore)
- "Dund" (Indian folklore)
- Response sheets
- Venn diagrams
- Themed writing paper
- Answer keys
For a paperless experience, stories are included in a digital ebook. Additionally, response sheets may be completed as Easel Activities.
Enjoy teaching!
Brenda Kovich
Total Pages
18 pages
Answer Key
Included
Teaching Duration
1 Week
Last updated Jul 24th, 2019
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Standards
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CCSSRL.4.9
Compare and contrast the treatment of similar themes and topics (e.g., opposition of good and evil) and patterns of events (e.g., the quest) in stories, myths, and traditional literature from different cultures.
CCSSRL.5.9
Compare and contrast stories in the same genre (e.g., mysteries and adventure stories) on their approaches to similar themes and topics.
CCSSRL.6.9
Compare and contrast texts in different forms or genres (e.g., stories and poems; historical novels and fantasy stories) in terms of their approaches to similar themes and topics.
CCSSW.4.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
CCSSW.5.9
Draw evidence from literary or informational texts to support analysis, reflection, and research.
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