1. Bigger, Stronger, Faster
Writing Tall Tales
Bigger, Stronger, Faster

2. A Tall Tale has:
A larger-than-life, or superhuman, main character with a specific job.
A problem that is solved in a funny or outrageous way.
Exaggerated details that describe things as greater than they really are.

3. Writing a Tall Tale is all about:
Character!
Big! Strong! Fast!
Exaggeration!
As tall as a skyscraper
Word Choice!

4. Who is this? Faster than a speeding bullet…
More powerful than a locomotive…
Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound…
Look! Up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No, it’s _________________

5. Try it! Finish the phrase:
As tall as _____________

6. Try it! Finish the phrase:
Stronger than _____________

7. Try it! Finish the phrase:
As fast as ________________

8. Try it! Finish the phrase:
Her feet were like ______________________

9. Try it! Finish the phrase:
His voice was so loud, ________________________

10. Try it! Finish the phrase:
The wind was blowing so hard, _________________________

11. Try it! Finish the phrase:
She had a pet _________________________

12. Example: Teacher Lady
Apple-red lips large enough to wrap around a barrel of morning coffee
Voice as loud as hurricane winds
Can lift a child out of his seat with the power of her stare

13. Now you are ready to write your own Tall Tale
Exaggerated character
Unbelievable action
Interesting words