Tall Tale Planning Sheet

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Create your own tall tale by using the planning suggestions below.  Remember to exaggerate and use humor. 

Hero or Heroine ( you can include a "sidekick" if you wish)

Appearance:

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Characteristics (wit, strength, etc.)

Example:  "He/she walked like an ox, ran like a fox, and swam like an eel."

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Foe or Force Against Hero ( This can be a person or force, such as an act of nature.)

Example:  "A tornado was so powerful it picked up Hawaii and moved it 600 miles."

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Beginning:  Introduce your hero and the problem he/she faces.

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Middle:  Tell about the struggle between the hero and the foe.  Give humorous details.

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End:  Share how the hero outsmarts or overpowers the foe.

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