Name_________________________

Figurative Language
You need to use 4 types of figurative language: hyperbole, metaphor,
alliteration, personification, simile, or onomatopoeia. Think of 5
that would work in your tall tale story, and then circle your favorite
4 to use in your story!

Example: Doty dodged and ducked the dangerous Stets- alliteration

or
Boppy’s long hair was as golden as the sun rays that shine down on a
bale of hay.
 Tall Tale Writing Organizer
Using the story mountain ideas, write it in a rough draft.

Beginning – does your beginning have the setting and characters? Use a good tall tale
introduction sentence. Use great details so I can visualize the setting and characters. Your larger
than life detail might go in this paragraph.

rising action – this is your first event. Tell me what your character wants? Write about a struggle
he/she encounters. Your adventure may start in this paragraph.

rising action – this is your second event leading to the big problem. Maybe your exaggeration is
included in this paragraph.

Climax – this is the middle of your story. This is the main problem that happens or what is
happening to make things worse.
Falling Action – These are ideas that your character has or tries to solve the problem. Maybe your
trickery is included in this paragraph.

Conclusion – How is the problem finally solved? Maybe your landform in formed in this
paragraph. Did you use a tall tale ending?

*edit your paper, and then use the rubric to grade it.
Writing a Tall Tale Rubric
Students’ Names ________________________ __________________________
Title of Tall Tale ______________________________________________________
Tall Tale Elements Evidence Points Comments
(50 Points)
The story has a T for trickery or
cleverness used by the main
character.

The story has an A for

adventure that the main
character has.
The story has a L for larger than
life qualities.
The story has an E for
exaggeration.
The story has Social Studies
vocabulary words.
There is a problem and a
solution.
Writing/Illustrating Evidence Points Comments
Components (50 points)
Writing is neatly written.
Writes in complete sentences
and logical sequence.
Uses language and details (4
types of figurative language)
that create a vivid mental
picture.

Spells most words correctly.

Writes with standard
punctuation, capitalization, and
grammar. ( 3 or less mistakes)
Neat and Colorful Illustrations/
or graphics