Growing up, we learn and read about stories called tall tales. Do you know what a tall tale is? A tall tale is a story that is usually “larger than life.” A tall tale story usually centers around a heroic figure who posses’ a power or strength that normal people do not. In a tall tale, either a lesson is learned, a moral is taught, or often a problem is solved in a somewhat funny way. Still not sure what a tall tale is? The following are some of the most well known main characters in legendary tall tale stories:

· Johnny Appleseed – Johnny Appleseed, while based around a true story, is a tall tale of a man who saves a whole town during the War of 1812.

· Pecos Bill – Adopted by a wild pack of coyotes, Pecos Bill is the tall tale character who grows up to be the greatest cowboy in the world.

· John Henry – Racing against a steel powered hammer, this tall tale ends tragically.

· Paul Bunyan - This larger than life man was the best tree cutter lumberjack in the world.

Interested in writing your own tall tale story? Here are some tips:

· How to Write a Tall Tale

· Write Your Own Tall Tale Printable Worksheet

· Tips to Writing a Tall Tale

· English Games – Write a Tale Tall

· Tall Tale Writing Forms

· Tall Tale Writing Activities

· Tall Tale Lesson Plans

· Teaching Students Tall Tales

Learning about tall tales is not only fun, but it is also be educational. Learning the morals from tall tale stories is essential for children to grow up. If learning about tall tales interests you, consider getting your diploma in English Education where you can teach children about tall tales for years to come. To learn more about tall tales, the resources below can help:

· Tall Tales and Folklore Stories – Learn about the most famous tall tale and folklore stories that have been told over centuries.

· Introduction to American Tall Tales – Start with the basics when learning about American Tall Tales. This website walks you through lesson plans and student’s work on tale tales.

· All About Literature – Compare and contrast a tale tall with many other literary styles and genres.

· Animated Tall Tales for Kids – Watch the videos and animations as they explain the most famous tall tales.

· American Tall Tales – Read a few of the best American tall tales.

· Tall Tales – Wikipedia does a wonderful job explaining the history and definition of a tall tale.

· 86 Tall Tale Lesson Plans – A teacher’s dream! This website has 86 different lesson plans for teaching students about tall tales from all over the world!

· Tall Tales – Information on what a tall tale is, some of the most famous tall tale stories, and where you can find more information on tall tales.

· Tall Tales for Kids – A page with information on tall tales that is geared towards a younger audience. Includes videos and animation.

· Famous Tall Tales – In depth stories of the most famous tall tales.

· Tall Tales for Children – Teach kids all about tall tales.

· Tall Tales from Around the World – Learn about the most famous tall tales from all around the world.

· Stories, Folklore Tall Tales and Myths – A wide variety of stories to choose from!

· American Folklore – The best place to learn about American myths, folklore, tall tales and more. A wonderful collection of stories in addition to informative bits of information.

· Appalachian Tall Tales and Folklore – Learn about the region specific tall tales and folklore.

· Tall Tales, Fables and Myths – A great collection of educational links aimed to help teachers educate their students on tall tale literature.

· Aaron Shepard’s World of Stories – A classic collection of tall tales, fables, folklore, and myths, in addition to his own stories he wrote.

· Mythology and Tall Tale Resources – A collection of resources aimed to help students with their homework and to learn about tall tales and other literature.

· Tall Tales and Folklore – A collection of legends, tall tales and folklore from all around the world. Click on the specific country to learn about their stories.

· What is a Tall Tale – Basic information on what a tall tale story is and how it differs from other works of literature?

· American Tall Tales – A great collection of information on the greatest American Tall Tales.


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