Lesson Plan for Tuesdays

CCU Student: Alexis Panepinto

Tutee Name/Grade Level: Brisa 2nd Grade
Class: EDLL 484
Instructor’s Name: Mrs. Salem
Semester: Spring 2019

Goal 1: Student will be able to identify the characters, setting, and how these stories are tall tales.

Lesson Plan

Objective: By the end of the lesson, the student will be able to recognize the characters exaggerated
qualities, accomplishments, and a goal that drives the character. The student will also be able to
distinguish where the story takes place and what certain characteristics make up a tall tale that takes
place throughout the story.

Procedures:

 Discuss what tall tales are and how exaggerations are incorporated as well as how the
characters are portrayed with an abundance of exaggerated qualities and looking at where the
story takes place.
 Student will read, The Bunyans and Pecos Bill
 Encourage student to recognize the illustrations that are displayed on each page and how the
pictures relate to a tall tale. Also, encourage the student to compare and contrast both stories
and how they are related to a tall tale.
 Student will use the strategy visualizing and imagery to create a mental picture of the
exaggerations displayed throughout both stories if the story came to life.

Closure: Student will complete the tall tale graphic organizer which exemplifies the characters traits and
the tall tale exaggerations that was taught today.

Materials:

 The Bunyans and Pecos Bill book

 Tall tale graphic organizer
 Writing utensil

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Overview of Learning/Reflection:
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Tall Tales: Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyan

Tall tales are filled with exaggerated characters and events. The
characters, and their accomplishments, are often “larger than life.”
Often, the character is driven by one important goal that he or she
must accomplish. Many tall tales also explain, in a fictional and
fanciful way, how geographical features were formed or how other
elements of nature occurred. Use this chart to compare the
characters of Pecos Bill and Paul Bunyan, all of which are important
figures of American folklore.

Paul Bunyan Pecos Bill

Character’s Exaggerated
Features or Qualities

Character’s Exaggerated
Accomplishments

Important Goal or Task

that Drives Character

How are the characters different/similar?