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April Week 4

Teen Reader

 The Specter Bridegroom

“The Spectre Bridegroom” (1819)

“The Spectre Bridegroom” Text Version

“The Spectre Bridegroom” Audio Version

  Washington Irving

Washington Irving

Author Washington Irving achieved international fame for the fictional stories "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," as well as for such biographical works as A History of the Life and Voyages of Christopher Columbus. Irving also served as the U.S. ambassador to Spain in the 1840s, and pushed for stronger copyright laws before his death in 1859.

“The Spectre Bridegroom” Discussion Questions

Who is Baron von Landshort's daughter supposed to marry?

Who does Baron Von Landshort's daughter marry?

Aside from his promise to Count Von Altenburg, what was the other reason Herman Von Starkenfaust traveled to Baron Von Landshort's castle?

What is the twist in this story?

 

Easy Reader

Earth Yay! 

Earth Yay!

Storybooks for Elementary, Intensive Support, and Preschool

  If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

  The Dragon Who Didn't Like Fire

The Dragon Who Didn’t Like Fire

  The Fish and His Puffy Temper

The Fish and His Puffy Temper

  The Fox and the Crow

The Fox and the Crow

In Spanish

  Lucy's Birthday Party

Lucy’s Birthday