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Folk Tales
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Born on a Mountaintop? Davy Crockett, Tall Tales, and History 
 This lesson plan (for grades 3-5) uses the legend of Davy Crockett to teach students about the characters, events, and literary characteristics of tall tales. Includes suggested activities and links to online material about Crockett and tall tales. From EDSITEment, a joint project of the National Endowment for the Humanities and other organizations. http://edsitement.neh.gov/view_lesson_plan.asp?id=288 Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Aug 13, 2007 Lost Indiana: In Grave Condition: John Chapman (AKA Johnny Appleseed)
Background about the tale of Johnny Appleseed, "a poor hobo who wandered all over the midwest planting apple trees as he went," and John Chapman, the "wealthy businessman" who inspired the tale. Includes links to the Harper's Monthly story from 1871 that inspired the Johnny Appleseed myth, and to other related sites. From a website that provides information about historical figures who are buried in Indiana. http://www.lostindiana.net/html/johnny_appleseed.html Topics: Literature: Fiction Last updated Sep 11, 2007 |
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