TEACHER NOTES
 


This web quest design  was created to integrate with a Johnny Appleseed Unit used in September and should last at least one week. Through that time, students become familiar with exaggerations and figurative language. In addition to the tall tales here I am suggesting several others with female characters.
  • Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind Crockett by Carol Lee Cohen
  • Swamp Angel by Anne Issacs
  • Iva Dunnit and The Big Wind by Carol Purdy
Before this web quest, it is imperative for teachers to provide experiences with graphic organizers, note-taking, and persuasive writing.

Please be sure to share the rubric evaluations with students prior to completing the activities. These should also be printed so they are readily available. I use 6Traits Writing for writing workshops.

As post activities, students will watch the video tapes of their presentation and write an independent version of a tall tale.

HELPFUL WEB SITES
http://www.42explore.com/talltale.htm                                                            
http://www.americanfolklore.net/tt.html

THIRD GRADE SOUTH CAROLINA ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS STANDARDS
READING
1.3       Demonstrate the ability to make connections between a text read independently and his or her prior knowledge, other texts, and the world.
1.14     Demonstrate the ability to use graphic organizers as a means of organizing information and events logically.
1.15     Demonstrate the ability to respond to texts through a variety of methods, such as creative dramatics, writing, and graphic art.
2.1       Demonstrate the ability to analyze characters, setting, and plot in a literary work.
2.8       Demonstrate the ability to recognize characteristics of genres.
WRITING
W.1     Apply a process approach to writing.
            Write for a variety of pictures
COMMUNICATION GOAL: The student will recognize, demonstrate, and analyze the qualities of effective communication.
For additional standards in TECHNOLOGY go to www.myscschools.com

Thank You To Barnes and Noble for the use of their book jackets' graphics.


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