1. The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Writing nonfiction compare/contrast essays

2. Do Now- Monday, October 19, 2015 Why does the author’s point of view matter in a nonfiction piece? Why does it matter in a work of fiction? Why does the author’s point of view matter in a nonfiction piece? Why does it matter in a work of fiction?

3. Homework- Monday, October 19, 2015 Read, “The True Story of Sleepy Hollow” Read, “The True Story of Sleepy Hollow” Answer Keystone Questions Answer Keystone Questions

4. Objectives- Monday, October 19, 2015 SWBAT identify the purpose of author’s point of view SWBAT identify the purpose of author’s point of view SWBAT understand why point of view is important in fiction and nonfiction pieces SWBAT understand why point of view is important in fiction and nonfiction pieces

5. Author’s Point of View Tone Opinion -the author’s attitude towards their subject -the author’s beliefs about their subject

6. Author’s Point of View How does the author feel about his/her topic? Refer to the text to support your idea. Look for the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­_____________________________ the author uses to describe the topic. Look at the ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­________________________________ the author uses to support his topic. Pick out that the author mentions in the passage. **Remember- the questions ask about the AUTHOR’S view. Avoid writing about YOUR view. language information types of words

7. Closing What two literary terms do we consider when looking for author’s point of view? What two literary terms do we consider when looking for author’s point of view? Why does point of view matter? Why does point of view matter?

8. Do Now- Tuesday, October 20, 2015 In your journal: What is an urban legend?

9. Homework- Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Vocabulary Worksheet #1 Vocabulary Worksheet #1

10. Objectives- Tuesday, October 20, 2015

11. History of Urban Legends

12. What is an urban legend? An urban legend is an mythical story told as true, concerning some horrific, amusing or ironic aspect of modern life.

13. Characteristics It is a narrative. It is alleged to be true. It is plausible enough to be believed. It is passed along from individual to individual in oral or written form (e.g., fax, photocopy or email). http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/faq/blfaq-urbanlegend.htm

14. Characteristics of Urban Legends  Stripped-down versions  Sometimes no narratives, characters, or personal elements  Often sent to thousands/millions by e-mails called netlore (Creepypasta.com)  Many reflect distrust of government, media, technology  Sometimes only a manipulated image

15. Folklore Folklore is the body of expressive culture, including tales, myths, music, dance, legends, oral history, proverbs, riddles, jokes, popular beliefs, customs, and so forth within a particular population comprising the traditions (including oral traditions) of that culture, subculture, or group

16. Famous Urban Legends Bloody Mary Vanishing Hitchhiker Killer in the back seat The hook Babysitter and the man upstairs

17. “The True Story of Sleepy Hollow” Have you heard this before? Have you heard this before? What do you think is the moral of the story? What do you think is the moral of the story?

18. Closing What is an urban legend? What is an urban legend? How does something become folklore? How does something become folklore? Why are these legends so popular? Why are these legends so popular?

19. Do Now- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 In your journal: Have you ever heard the phrase, “Truth is stranger than fiction”? If so, what does it mean? If you haven’t- what do you THINK it means ?

20. Homework- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Vocabulary #2

21. Objectives- Wednesday, October 21, 2015 SWBAT read and answer questions about “Sleepy Hollow” SWBAT complete exercises using vocabulary words SWBAT identify major characters in a story

22. Closing Summarize what we have read thus far. Who is Ichabod? Who is Brom?

23. Do Now- Thursday, October 22, 2015 In your journal: How are women portrayed in the story so far?

24. Homework- Thursday, October 22, 2015 Vocabulary #3 Vocabulary #3

25. Objectives- Thursday, October 22, 2015 SWBAT read and answer questions about “Sleepy Hollow” SWBAT read and answer questions about “Sleepy Hollow” SWBAT complete exercises using vocabulary words SWBAT complete exercises using vocabulary words SWBAT make connections between nonfiction and fiction texts SWBAT make connections between nonfiction and fiction texts

26. Do Now- Friday, October 23, 2015 In your journal: How does Ichabod’s imagination get him into trouble?

27. Homework- Friday, October 23, 2015 Vocabulary Worksheet #4 Vocabulary Worksheet #4

28. Objectives- Friday, October 23, 2015 SWBAT read and answer questions about “Sleepy Hollow” SWBAT read and answer questions about “Sleepy Hollow” SWBAT complete exercises using vocabulary words SWBAT complete exercises using vocabulary words

29. Closing- Friday, October 23, 2015