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April 11, 2008
Fun, Educational Activities For Parents And Children
Children who receive lots of positive attention from the adults in their lives are more likely to develop a clear system of values and live a productive and satisfying life. Take a break from homework, housework, or wasting time and have some fun together! (There will be learning, too!)

Storytellers often use exaggeration to make a point. Most readers find tall tales to be humorous, but they can also be intended to frighten. Examining tall tales can be an enriching experience and help build writing skills of students. Expose your child to the way authors can use exaggeration like a magnifying glass to enlarge certain aspects of the story and provoke emotion in the reader.

The following are sites where you can read some tall tales on the internet. After reading the stories, find the examples of exaggeration.

Not so traditional:
Tall Tales and Campfire Stories

   
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