![]() ![]() ![]() Ten divide the class into small groups and instruct students to read another folk tale and identify the characteristics that make it a tall tale. Te action-packed plots are full of obstacles which must be overcome Read aloud a tall tale in class and ask students to identify the elements that make the story a tall tale. ![]() Elements of the story ar e exaggerat ed, often with the aim of adding good-natured humor or entertainment value.Te main character is typically larger than life or has superhuman abilities.Tese stories are often based on a real character.Review the following characteristics of tall tales: ” Introduce your students to the American folk tale tradition. As Phil Bildner explains in his Author’ s Note, “Cornelius’ s story has the fl avor of folktales and folk heroes like John Henry, and by incorporating repetition, alliteration, and exaggeration, I have tried to honor those qualities in the tell ing. Marvelous Cornelius wa s inspired by the life story of Cornelius W ashington (1960–2008). ![]()
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