TALL TALE WRITING PROCESS

Johnson Tall Tales Instructional Slide Show from DavidLJohnson

Objective:

Start working on the character for your tall tale.

Think about the following, The exaggerated skills or traits he or she has

1. This character is so tall that..........

2. This character is so loud that.....

3. This character is so old that......

4. This character is so fast that.......

5. This character is so strong that....

6. This character is so .......................

7. Setting:

      Where? What does it look like? Why is your hero in this setting?

• 8. Four things all Tall Tales have in common
• . The main character has aregular job but is larger-than-life or superhuman in his or her abilities.
• . The character has a problem or problems that he or she solves in a funny way.
• . Details in the story are exaggerated beyond belief.
• . The characters use everyday language and are like common people in behavior.