Tall Tales of North America [microform]
- Bib ID:
- 5435281
- Format:
- Book and Microform
- Author:
- Fresno City Unified School District, CA
- Description:
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- [Washington, D.C.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1977
- 72 p.
- Summary:
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Designed for use in junior high school language arts classes, this learning activity packet introduces students to North American folklore. Selected readings cover Indian tales, real folk heroes (Davy Crockett and John Henry), imaginary folk heroes (Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill), Black folk stories (Brer Rabbit), and tales of Washington Irving. Each reading is accompanied by several exercises which integrate content analysis with skill development in the following areas: recognizing and using parts of speech, building vocabulary, using the dictionary, recognizing synonyms, capitalizing, using markers or determiners, sequencing thoughts, and using encyclopedias. (LP)
- Notes:
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- ERIC Note: Prepared at Irwin Junior High School.
- Teachers.
- Students.
- Practitioners.
- May also be available online. Address as at 14/8/18: https://eric.ed.gov/
- Reproduction:
- Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.
- Subject:
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- American Indian Culture
- Anthologies
- Black Culture
- Ethnic Studies
- Folk Culture
- Instructional Materials
- Junior High Schools
- Language Arts
- Language Skills
- Learning Activities
- Legends
- North American Culture
- Reading Comprehension
- Skill Development
- Units of Study
- Irving (Washington) PF Project Uncle Remus
- Other authors/contributors:
- Fresno City Unified School District, CA
- Available From:
- ERIC
- Copyright:
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- Reason for copyright status:
- Until 2047 [Created/Published Date + 70 Years]
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
- Published status:
- Published
- Publication date:
- 1977
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