Curated OER
Writing a Tall Tale
Middle schoolers investigate tall tales. In this tall tales lesson, students read tall tales, then write their own. Middle schoolers focus on writing about exciting character development, plots, and scenes. Students edit and revise...
ReadWriteThink
Read Write Think: Using Read Aloud as a Springboard to Writing
Using "Thunder Rose" by Jerdine Nolen, this lesson plan explores elements of tall tales. Included in the lesson plan is an overview, practice, objectives, resources, preparation, and more.