1. The Monkey’s Paw and Sleepy Hollow
Remember Not to Lose Your Head!
The Monkey’s Paw and Sleepy Hollow

2. Vocabulary for The Monkey’s Paw
Peril (n): danger
Grimace (n): a facial expression of pain or disgust
Fate (n): a power that is thought to determine the course of events
Credulity (n):a disposition to believe too readily
Compensation (n): something, such as money, received as payment
Resignation (n): acceptance of something that is inescapable

3. Background Victorian Era 1837-1901
Queen Victoria ruled the British Empire
Empire def: a group of nations or peoples ruled over by an emperor, empress, or other powerful sovereign or government
During her reign, Queen Victoria made India a part of the British Empire
Many soldiers and colonists were sent to “civilize” the country.

4. Background Continued
As a result the Indian culture was brought back to England.
This included religion and superstition.
Setting: The story is set in a small English Village

5. Mood
Mood def: the atmosphere created by the author, using descriptions of setting, imagery, and characters’ speech or feelings. Take note of this as we listen. What words come to mind as we read? Why?

6. Suspense
Remember that suspense the author’s ability to create a sense of anxiety for the reader.
How did this story create suspense?
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7. Movie Poster Instructions
In the 1930s-1940s, movie posters were the only way to attract people to the cinema.
You will create a movie poster for The Monkey’s Paw
You may choose to work alone or with a group of no more than 3.

8. Movie Poster Criteria
1. Brainstorm images, colors, and text that would best present the story in film
2. You must use at least 1 vocab word to advertise
3. You must have a slogan
4. You must give me the names of each person and their job in your group.
5. You must make it dramatic and MAKE ME WANT TO SEE THE MOVIE!

10. Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving