Lesson 2: Tall Tales from the Past
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Unit 6
What Are Our Connections to the Past?
Lesson 2
Reading Selections: Tall Tales
In this lesson, you will compare four tall tales in the forms of a short story, an oral retelling, a ballad, and a short film. Then you will imagine a tall tell of your own.
A tall tale has
- a main character that is larger than life
- a character who has large problems that are solved in a funny or amazing way
- many exaggerated details
- a narrator who uses everyday language or slang
Champlain's Awesome Adventure
Pages 164 and 169 of Literacy in Action 6B.
Discover how Samuel de Champlain went white water rafting.
Tales of Johnny Chinook
Listen to Rick Mills recite tales of Johnny Chinook
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Johnny Chinook is a bit of a legend in Alberta. He, along with Twelve-Foot Davis, or Big Joe Mufferaw are part of Alberta history.