Elementary Library

Unit 6 3-5

Traditional Literature What is a tall tale?

STUDENT OBJECTIVES

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Students will identify the elements of story in tall tales. Students will create tall tale characters that include setting, and hyperbole.

I can recognize a tall tale. I can write a tall tale.

RESOURCES & MATERIALS

VOCABULARY

Tall Tale Checklist Tall Tale Poster Example Pencils Coloring Materials Large posters/butcher paper

Tall Tale - a story that is super exaggerated and hard to believe, often funny and adventurous Hyperbole - an obvious and intentional exaggeration that's not meant to be taken literally

A picture book tall tale. These specific titles may or may not be available in your library, however, ever Traditional Literature section should have a tall tale or two. For example: ●​ Swamp Angel ●​ Paul Bunyan by Steven Kellog ●​ John Henry by Julius Lester ●​ Dona Flor by Pat Mora ●​ Thunder Rose by Jerdine Nolen ●​ Seed by seed : the legend and legacy of John "Appleseed" Chapman ●​ Pecos Bill by Steven Kellog ●​ The Bunyans by Audrey Wood

Character - a person, animal, or creature in a story

Setting - where and when a story or event takes place

Other Tall Tale heroes: ●​ Molly Pitcher ●​ Casey Jones

Tall Tales are also readily available online. You may select a read aloud video or article to share with students that align to the instructional materials policy. View all videos prior to sharing with students. For example: ●​ Paul Bunyan resources ●​ The Ballad of Davy Crockett

STANDARDS Standard 1.1: Establish reading behaviors for lifelong learning and growth.

Standard 2.2: Read, view and listen for information presented in a variety of formats (e.g., textual, visual, media).

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