Looking for a structured, no-prep resource to help your high school students dive deeper into The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving? This reading journal provides students with the tools they need to analyze, reflect on, and engage with the text in meaningful ways. (68 student pages total).

The journal is divided into seven sections that align with key moments in the story:

Introduction

The Characters

The Van Tassel Party

The Ghost Stories

Ichabod’s Conversation with Katrina

The Chase and Climax

The Conclusion

Each section includes:

Journal Prompts: Three prompts to encourage personal reflection and textual connections.

Literary Elements: Focused practice on identifying and analyzing literary devices, with expanded sections on character relationships, foreshadowing, and theme.

Discussion & Comprehension Questions: 2–4 questions per section designed for critical thinking and text-based comprehension.

This reading journal helps students:

Practice close reading skills

Strengthen literary analysis

Engage in thoughtful discussion

Stay organized while completing the unit

Perfect for independent work, literature circles, or whole-class discussion, this journal saves you time while keeping students focused and engaged.