Curated OER
Ten Characters from American Folklore
Pupils read short stories about ten characters from American folklore. They match a statement about each character with the correct character. They then rewrite one of the ten stories in their own words (optional).
Curated OER
Genre and Subgenre quiz
In this genre and subgenre activity, students complete multiple choice and matching problems about genres and subgenres. Students complete 15 questions total.
Curated OER
Identifying Genre and Subgenre #2
In this identifying genre and subgenre #2 activity, 9th graders read 17 short summaries, then select the genre and subgenre from the choices given and explain their choice in writing.
Curated OER
Quiz on Genre and Subgenre
In this quiz on genre and subgenre worksheet, 9th graders match 12 definitions to terms, then answer 3 multiple choice questions identifying genres.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Tall Tales
This site provides brief tall tales from many different states. The site also provides what they all have in common.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepard's World of Stories: Folktales, Fairy Tales, Myths, Legends, Etc.
Here are folktales, fairy tales, tall tales, myths, legends, magical tales, and sacred stories, plus original fables, humor, fantasy, and historical fiction from award-winning author Aaron Shepard. Most of the stories have been published...
Other
Tall Tales and Tricksters
This site talks about what a tall tale is and also lists some tall tales and their characters. There are many book references to help.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Pecos Bill and Slue Foot Sue
The tall tale of Pecos Bill and Slue-foot Sue are retold by S.E. Schlosser.
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepherd: The Legend of Slappy Hooper
Aaron Shepherd: The Legend of Slappy Hooper
Aaron Shepherd
Aaron Shepherd: The Legend of Lightning Larry
At this site listen to a tale retold and read by author Aaron Shepherd. Information provided for Reader's Theater as well as extras provided by the author such as writing ideas and posters.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Alabama Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Alabama.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Alaska Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth or legend from the state of Alaska.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Arizona Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Arizona.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: California Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of California.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Colorado Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Colorado.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Florida Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Florida.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Georgia Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Georgia.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Illinois Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth or legend from the state of Illinois.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Indiana Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Indiana.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Iowa Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth or legend from the state of Iowa.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Kansas Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Kansas.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Kentucky Folklore
Read a brief folktale, myth or legend from the state of Kentucky.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Louisiana Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths, and legends from the state of Louisiana.
S.E. Schlosser
American Folklore: Maine Folklore
Read brief folktales, myths and legends from the state of Maine.