The Headless Horseman conjures up images of ghosts and zombies—always engaging topics for young students. But “Sleepy Hollow” is more than just a ghost story. This play harkens back to the days of Old English and the Jolly Roger, so encourage your kids to try out their best pirate accent! This suspense-filled play will expand students’ literary knowledge while encouraging the repeated reading they need to build fluency and comprehension skills. Includes discussion prompts, vocabulary words, and easy activities designed to help students identify and understand plot, setting, character, and theme!