Monday, December 10, 2007 Tall Tales

Monday, December 10, 2007 Journal 16 Tall Tales Tall Tale due Wed.

Tall Tales A tall tale is a fictional story that stretches the truth. The heroes of tall tales are larger than life. Sometimes the heroes in a tall tale are completely made up, and sometimes they are based on an actual person who really lived. Some classic tall tale heroes are Paul Bunyan, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett, Sally Ann Thunder, John Henry, Pecos Bill, and Slue-Foot Sue.

What are the four elements of tall tales?

The main character has a regular job but is larger than life or superhuman in his or her abilities. #1

The character has a problem or problems that he or she solves in a funny way. #2

Details in the story are exaggerated beyond belief. #3

The characters use everyday language and are like common people in behavior. #4

Let’s check out a tall tale character for ourselves… Mrs. J’s Blog - Weekly Wrap Up 12/14 - Monday: Tall Tales