As a way to conclude our study on Tall Tales, you will have a chance to create your own Tall Tale. Keep in mind the characteristics of a Tall Tale. Exaggeration is very important and is, in fact, the essential ingredient in a Tall Tale. Think of the various tales that we have read. No matter what book or books you read, I am sure that you can think of ways and examples where exaggeration was used. A Tall Tale also often explains why something is naturally the way that it is. This aspect should also be included in your Tall Tale. In addition to using exaggeration and explaining why something is the way that it is, you are required to use various examples of figurative language to help those who read your story imagine it in their own minds. You must use 2 similes/metaphors, 1 example of personification, and 1 example of foreshadowing. After writing your story, draw a picture of your favorite scene and characters and write why it is your favorite at the bottom of the page.
Some examples of characters that you might want to choose include:
--astronaut --submarine captain --surfer
--computer programmer --movie director
--teacher --skateboarder --archaeologist
--mail carrier --artist
*Include the details of the character's birth and childhood, a physical description of the character, and at least one tale of an amazing accomplishment.*
Closure adapted from the book:
Teaching Tall Tales by Tracey West
Published in New York by Scholastic Professional Books
Copywright: 1998
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