Vocabulary
Fairy tales and tall tales are what types of stories?
Fictional Stories
Why did the emperor pretend to see his new clothes the swindlers made?
To appear to be smart and clever.
Who was famous for his riding skills and taming wild animals?
Pecos Bill
Who are the 2 main characters in the tall tale, Paul Bunyon?
Paul Bunyon and Babe the ox.
Who read the story Pecos Bill to you in class?
Mrs. Primiano
What is an important part of tall tales?
Exaggeration
How did the fisherman feel asking the magic flounder for certain things over and over again?
Embarrassed and uncomfortable
Who was a conductor on a train and known for always being on time?
Casey Jones
Who wins the competition- John Henry or the steam drill?
John Henry beats the steam drill.
Who read the story Casey Jones?
Ms. Tongish
What is an overstatement of the truth?
Exaggeration
The emperor finds great pleasure in what?
wearing new clothes
Who was a famous lumberjack who cleared land in the frontier with his blue ox, Babe?
What amazing adventures does Pecos Bill have?
He was raised by coyotes, he defeats a giant rattlesnake, tames a mountain lion, and rides a cyclone.
How many Fairy Tales and Tall tales did we listen to in all?
8
Who is a person who is well-known for doing something amazing?
Legend
The merchant wasn't rich after he lost his ships full of cargo. He and his 3 daughters live in what?
A tiny hut
Paul Bunyan received much admiration (deep respect) from who?
All the other lumberjacks
What made Casey Jones remarkable as a child?
He could drive a train before he could walk, as a baby he said choo choo and not goo goo.
What is your favorite fairy tale and why?
Answers will vary
The unexplored parts of America is know as the _________.
Frontier
What are some characteristics of a fairy tale?
royal characters, magical character/events, often begin with "once upon a time," and end with a happy ending
Who competed against the steam drill and won?
John Henry
What are some characteristics of tall tales?
everyday people with superhuman abilities, linked to a real historical time period, problem solved in a humorous way, exaggerated details, tells about a person's accomplishments
What is your favorite tall tale and why?
Answers will vary