Traditional Literature Characteristics

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What are Tall Tales?

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Tall Tales are stories that have exaggerated elements and often relate to American history.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is the theme of a narrative text?

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The theme is a message the author is trying to get across to the reader.

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CCSS.RL.4.6

CCSS.RL.4.10

CCSS.RL.5.10

CCSS.RL.3.10

CCSS.RL.5.6

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Give an example of a Tall Tale.

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An example of a Tall Tale is Paul Bunyan.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

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What is a legend?

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A legend is a story from the past about a historical person who has been exaggerated and changed.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What are myths usually about?

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Myths are usually stories about heroic or godly characters.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is a fable?

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A fable is a short story that typically features animals and conveys a moral lesson.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

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What is a folktale?

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A folktale is a story passed down through generations, often featuring common people and cultural lessons.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5

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What is the difference between a myth and a legend?

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A myth often involves gods and supernatural events, while a legend is based on historical figures with exaggerated traits.

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CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.8.9

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What is the purpose of a Tall Tale?

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The purpose of a Tall Tale is to entertain and often to teach a lesson about culture or history.

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What elements make a story a folktale?

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Folktales often include cultural morals, common characters, and are passed down orally.

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CCSS.RL.3.2

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.1.10

CCSS.RL.K.5