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John walked hundreds of miles through the Pennsylvania forest, living like the Indians he befriended on the trail.

During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny. During his long absences, folks enjoyed sharing their recollections of Johnny.

The storytellers outdid each other with tall tales about his feats of survival in the untamed wilderness.

The hinge of a cellar door might squeak the second it is opened. The hinge of a cellar door might squeak the second it is opened.

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Focus Questions How important is it to tell a story exactly as it was told to you? How important is it to tell a story exactly as it was told to you? Who are some men or women who have done great things and have had stories written about them? Who are some men or women who have done great things and have had stories written about them? Why do some people become so well know that they have stories written about them? Why do some people become so well know that they have stories written about them?

Discussing the Selection How does it connect to storytelling? How does it connect to storytelling? When did John Chapman live? When did John Chapman live? What did he do during his lifetime? What did he do during his lifetime? How did he become a legendary figure? How did he become a legendary figure?

LEGENDS A Legend is a story of a hero. It is based on fact, but the hero’s deeds are exaggerated as the story is retold. Other legendary heroes: Paul Bunyan, John Henry, Pecos Bill, Annie Oakley, George Washington and the Cherry tree