The Hollow Podcast Unit - A Modern Sleepy Hollow Tale for Halloween

Exciting Halloween fun awaits with The Hollow podcast unit! Boost listening comprehension with engaging activities perfect for the spooky season. Your middle school students will explore literary elements, enjoy coloring sheets, and refresh their vocabulary skills. No prep, just pure enjoyment. Does it get any better?

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► What is The Hollow?

The Hollow is an 8-episode podcast that reimagines the tale of the Headless Horseman. Each episode ranges from 12-18 minutes and seeks to answer the question: was Irving’s horseman truly a terrifying ghoul, or was he simply misunderstood?

This Halloween podcast is an ideal pairing for Washington Irving’s The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and lends itself well to a fantastic compare-and-contrast activity.

Plug in The Hollow podcast unit in the weeks leading up to Halloween for a modern-day eerie atmosphere!

► What do the listening comprehension activities look like?

Each episode of The Hollow brings various opportunities for your students!

Explore the elements of literature and drama with:

• BINGO Cards: Can students spot the literary elements in each episode? 5 in a row is BINGO!
• Coloring Sheets: Have your bring each episode of The Hollow to life by coloring these one-of-a-kind illustrations.
• Podcast Listening Comprehension Tasks: Make predictions, catch the plot twists and puns, complete word searches and scrambles, and much more!

Feel free to mix and match the activities you plan for each episode!

► Why You'll Love This:

The Hollow offers a unique way to boost listening skills while leaning into The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and the Halloween vibe. With these podcast activities tailored specifically for your middle schoolers, it offers a no-prep, engaging addition to your lesson plans!

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