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University of South Florida

Educational Technology Clearinghous: Lit2 Go: Why Brother Bear Has No Tail

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource presents the text of a Brer Bear story, one of Harris's well-know "Uncle Remus" stories. The text can be read online or downloaded in MP3 or PDF format. In addition, the story has downloadable support material which focuses...
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Uncle Remus

For Students 9th - 10th
This site offers a collection of 35 "Uncle Remus" stories, written by Joel Chandler Harris. In addition, many of Harris's songs and poems are gathered here, and some analysis of his work.
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Georgia Humanities Council and the University of Georgia Press.

New Georgia Encyclopedia: Joel Chandler Harris (1845 1908)

For Students 9th - 10th
The famous Uncle Remus folktales were retold by this writer. Site offers a biography of Harris, a brief discussion of the Uncle Remus tales, and a list of suggested readings.
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Tall Tales and Tricksters

For Students 9th - 10th
This site talks about what a tall tale is and also lists some tall tales and their characters. There are many book references to help.
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Annenberg Foundation

Annenberg Learner: American Passages: Regional Realism: Joel Chandler Harris

For Students 9th - 10th
Creator of Uncle Remus and other African American folklore tales, journalist Joel Chandler Harris is featured as a revolutionary writer regarding oppression and prejudices. For more resources click the "Joel Chandler Harris Activities" tab.
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Wheel Council: Brer Rabbit and the Mosquitoes

For Students 3rd - 8th
Whichever animal can put up with the mosquitoes swarming around them will be allowed to court Brer Wolf's daughter. Brer Rabbit, in his tricky way, manages to "put up" with the mosquitoes and wins the right to go walking with Brer Wolf's...