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Tall Tales. A tall tale depicts the wild adventures of extravagantly exaggerated folk heroes. Often told around the campfire, these stories are meant to entertain their audiences, who appreciate the wildly outsized claims of the storyteller.
2 days ago · Loving2Learn offers you a “Tall Tale – The Story of Paul Bunyan,” to readable online and a learn along video! Tall tales contain exaggeration, adventure, and outlandish characters!
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Paul BunyanJohnny AppleseedDavy CrockettSally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind CrockettCanadian Tall Tale Heroes 1. Big Joe Mufferaw 2. Sam McGee 3. Johnny Chinook Australian Tall Tale Heroes 1. Rodney Ansell 2. Big Bill 3. Crooked Mick European Tall Tale Heroes 1. Toell the Great (Estonia) 2. The Irish Rover (Ireland) 3. Baron Munchausen (Germany) Modern Tall Tale Heroes 1. Gravity (check out The Legend of Gravityby Charly Palmer) 2...
I’ve got six tall tales lessons already created for you! Each of these includes a two-part library lesson, printable scavenger hunt activity, Recommended Reads list, and a pre-filled, editable lesson plan template aligned with TEKS, CCSS, and AASL standards.
- John Henry vs. the Mighty Steam Drill. Written by: Cari Meister. Illustrated by: Victor Rivas. Ages: 3-7. Born with a 10-pound hammer in his fist and legs the size of tree trunks, this legendary strong man was known as the fastest steel driver on the railroad.
- Davy Crockett and the Great Mississippi Snag. By: Cari Meister. Illustrated by: Peter George. Ages: 3-7. A fixture in American folktales, this is the story of Davy Crockett.
- Pecos Bill. Written by: M. J. York. Illustrated by: Michael Garland. Ages: 3-7. Raised by coyotes and known for wrestling bear cubs as a toddler, this is the story of legendary cowboy Pecos Bill.
- Miss Sally Ann and the Panther. Written by: Bobbi Miller. Illustrated by: Megan Lloyd. Ages: 3-7. Meet Miss Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind, also known as the wife of Davy Crockett.
3 days ago · Loving2Learn offers you a “Tall Tale – John Henry,” to readable online and a learn along video! Tall tales contain exaggeration, adventure, and outlandish characters!
May 13, 2024 · Tall Tales. Loving2Learn offers you “Tall Tales,” that are printable, readable online, and learn along videos! Tall tales contain exaggeration, adventure, and outlandish characters!
Tall Tales. Meet heroes (and heroines) in these well-told tales of fictitious and actual characters from American folklore. These tales are ideal for reading aloud, and are illustrated with strong-lined wood engravings. Book Details.
