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Students read tall tales to identify story elements. In this story elements lesson plan, students read about Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill and use graphic organizers to record information. Students read in small groups, read independently and answer questions.

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main ideas, central ideas, story elements, stories, johnny appleseed, pecos bill

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graphic organizers, johnny appleseed, main ideas, pecos bill, story elements, english language arts
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Grade
3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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Duration
2 days
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