Step into the shoes of a detective with this engaging Cold Case Project based on Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleepy Hollow! Your students will investigate the mysterious disappearance of Ichabod Crane in 1790, analyzing evidence, evaluating witness accounts, and uncovering motives to craft a compelling theory.

This multi-media project challenges students to think critically about Irving's use of unreliable narrators, satire, and literary techniques, while allowing them to demonstrate their findings in an official-style “Cold Case File.” Students will create character profiles, evidence logs, and a final summation, developing analytical, organizational, and presentation skills along the way.

Included in this project (23 Pages total):

Step-by-step student instructions so learners know exactly what’s expected

10-Day Planning Guide / Checklist to help students organize their work (perfectly aligned with a 15-day unit but adaptable to any schedule)

12 Brainstorming Pages to plan and outline all components of the project

Opportunities for critical thinking, creativity, and textual analysis

This project is perfect for middle and high school English students studying classic literature, creative writing, or literary analysis. Make your study of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow unforgettable while developing essential analytical and organizational skills!