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American Folklore: Pecos Bill Rides a Tornado
This site has the story of Pecos Bill. It explains how he rides a tornado like a bucking bronco and when he fell off the ground sank below sea level and created the Death Valley.
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Learning Activities: Paul Bunyan and His Blue Ox
Several suggested activities for engaging small children in the American folk tale of Paul Bunyan. The lesson plan and story include discussion, an online jigsaw puzzle, and coloring pages.
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Mad River Theater Works: The Ballad of John Henry [Pdf]
Scroll down this study guide to find the lyrics to the Ballad of John Henry, which was collected from individuals in the West Virginia mountains in the 1920's. Discusses the different versions of the song and the history behind it.
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Ibiblio: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man
This ibiblio.org site deeply explores the truth behind the legend of John Henry. Content includes interviews with numerous scholars who take a look at how this legend may have been created. Scholars also analyze historical facts versus...
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American Folklore: John Henry: The Steel Driving Man
At this site read about John Henry, the steel-drivin' man who uses two hand-held hammers to dig a tunnel faster than a steam drill!
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[Archived Content]wisconsin Historical Society: Paul Bunyan
Many legends live on in Wisconsin (and elsewhere) about Paul Bunyan, a giant of a lumberjack and a folk hero. This article describes how the legends have survived and grown.
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American Folklore: Arkansas Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of Arkansas.
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American Folklore: Connecticut Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Connecticut.
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American Folklore: Delaware Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of Delaware.
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American Folklore: Hawaii Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Hawaii.
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American Folklore: Wyoming Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Wyoming.
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American Folklore: Vermont Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Vermont.
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American Folklore: South Dakota Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of South Dakota.
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American Folklore: Rhode Island Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Rhode Island.
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American Folklore: Ohio Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of Ohio.
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American Folklore: North Dakota Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of North Dakota.
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American Folklore: New Hampshire Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of New Hampshire.
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American Folklore: Nebraska Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth, or legend from the state of Nebraska.
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American Folklore: Missouri Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Missouri.
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American Folklore: Mississippi Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, or legends from the state of Mississippi.
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Class Flow: Genres
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an introduction lesson on fiction and nonfiction genres.
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Class Flow: Genres Activotes
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is an Activote genre quiz to go along with Genres lesson.
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