Tall Tales Story Pattern Graphic Organizer Printable and Digital Easel Activity

Tall Tales Story Pattern. How to write tall tales! A simple story pattern that will help students write their own tall tale. Fill in the blanks to create a story sketch, then elaborate and expand on to create a personal tall tale. Includes a handout on "What is a Tall Tale?" to use as a reference or put in an interactive notebook, a graphic organizer to help create the main character, and writing paper for a final draft. Also includes a Tall Tale suggested reading list for students to take to the media center as a guide for books on tall tales, a writing checklist, and a scoring rubric assessment piece. Good introduction or follow-up for a tall tales unit or after reading a tall tale like Paul Bunyan or Pecos Bill. Helps students avoid writer's block by scaffolding and gives them the confidence to complete their own story with elaboration practice. Great for homework, homeschool, remote learning, and independent study. Supports Common Core State Standards

CCSSW.4.3, 5.3, 6.3, 7.3, 8.3 Write narratives to develop real or imagined experiences or events using effective technique, descriptive details, and clear event sequences. Please see full preview.

Digital Resource and Print: Includes an Easel Activity ready for learning with digital tools. Assign it via Google Classroom or any other LMS. You can select pages and add your own directions or notes! This is a great activity to use on your classroom devices to incorporate technology into your instruction. This is also helpful for remote teaching in a virtual classroom and distance learning. Access on the product page or in My Purchases after purchase. 15 pages including the 7 ready-made Easel digital activity pages.

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