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Title - shared reading of Pecos Bill by Steven Kellog
By - Debbie Haren
Subject - Language Arts
Grade Level - 2-4
Materials:

Pecos Bill by Steven Kellog

Anticipatory :

What is similar about this book and Johnny Appleseed?
Do you think maybe this author likes tall tales?
What do you think this story might be about by looking at the cover?

Discussion:

What parts of this story make it a tall tale?
What does exaggerate mean?
What was Pecos Bill known for?
What does kinfolk mean?
Do you think a tall tale is similar to a person who is a legend?
What was the conclusion of this book?
Who does Pecos Bill marry?
Another name for a hero is a legend.
Do you think that Johnny Appleseed and Pecos Bill are American heroes? Why or why not?
Do you think authors do research?
Why?
What do you think Steven Kellog researched to write this story?
Do you think this might have originated from a true story and then was exaggerated?

Writing:

In your journal write your favorite part of this story. Make an illustration in your journal on the next page to go along with what your favorite part is. Have fun!!

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