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Tell a Ton of Tall Tales

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Elementary schoolers read many tall tales. They create their own tall tale about a specific event of their choosing. They must act the part of the author. This well-designed lesson takes three class sessions to complete, and is well-worth the time. Learners utilize internet resources and publishing resources to create their own tall tale based on an everyday event.

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tall tales, folktales

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tall tales, english language arts
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3rd - 5th
Subjects
English Language Arts
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