Take a look at these Tall Tales!

This week we will start reading stories about some of the heroes that helped our country grow.  These heroes were often real people that took on characteristics that were exaggerated in funny ways.  These story tellers would use "sensory details" and "figurative language" to create people that were bigger than life.  We will talk about some of these stories and how these people helped to shape our country.  Enjoy these sites! 

http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312323/

http://www.americanfolklore.net/tt.html