What is a Tall Tale?
What is a Tall Tale?
Have you ever heard a story that sounded so extreme it couldn't possibly be true? Maybe you were listening to a tall tale.A tall tale is a story that is exaggerated in some way. It usually involves a character with extra strength or special abilities.
If you've ever heard the story of Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, or Johnny Appleseed, you've heard a tall tale.
The practice questions and video below will give you more information about tall tales.
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After watching the video, read the tall tale and answer the questions on the worksheet below.
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