Oral Tradition-American Tall Tales
Today we will begin our unit on Oral Tradition by starting with American Tall Tales. Watch this short video to learn more about this tradition. Complete the graphic organizer as you watch. You may go back and watch it again to find the answers.Now that you have an idea of why Tall Tales were created. Complete the scavenger hunt to learn about some of our American heroes. You may print a copy or use the online version is on Google Classroom. Use the link below to find the answers.
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Think you can write a few whoopers of your own? The first thing you have to do is be able to tell an hyperbole! Write a few hyperboles to see if you have what it takes to be a American storyteller. You may print a copy of this form or use the online version which is on Google Classroom.
