Tall Tales: Reflection

Reflection: In one paragraph, explain how tall tales are connected to the time and location of the story tellers. (How do these stories use the history and geography of a region to tell entertaining tales?)

Oral Traditions

Tell me a story or tradition your family has passed down to you. Tradition: the passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation. (American Heritage, 4th edition, 2006).

What is your family story?

How was that story expressed to you?