Citation:
Adler, D. A. (1996). A picture book of davy crockett. New York, NY: David A. Adler
Summary:
A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David Adler tells a little bit of the legend of Davy Crockett, but it is mostly a biography of the man. With this text, Adler combines information about the real-life of Davy Crockett with his legend. Adler describes Davy Crockett's real-life childhood and apprenticeship, his marriage to Polly Finley, his run for President, and his death at the Alamo. At the end of the biography, Adler informs readers about the tall-tales surrounding Davy - his pet bear, Death Hug, riding a sea serpent, and his ability to teach wild animals. I like that this text combines legend with truth so that students can see first hand the way that truth is exaggerated into legend by storytellers.
Lesson/Activity:
SC State Standards:
Adler, D. A. (1996). A picture book of davy crockett. New York, NY: David A. Adler
Summary:
A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David Adler tells a little bit of the legend of Davy Crockett, but it is mostly a biography of the man. With this text, Adler combines information about the real-life of Davy Crockett with his legend. Adler describes Davy Crockett's real-life childhood and apprenticeship, his marriage to Polly Finley, his run for President, and his death at the Alamo. At the end of the biography, Adler informs readers about the tall-tales surrounding Davy - his pet bear, Death Hug, riding a sea serpent, and his ability to teach wild animals. I like that this text combines legend with truth so that students can see first hand the way that truth is exaggerated into legend by storytellers.
Lesson/Activity:
SC State Standards:
Social Studies Standard 2-1 - The student will demonstrate an understanding of cultural contributions made by people from the various regions of the United States.
Social Studies Indicator 2- 1.4 - Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. (G, H)
ELA Standard 2.4 - The student will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of the conventions of written Standard American English.
ELA Indicator 2 - 4.2 - Use complete sentences (including simple sentences with compound subjects and predicates) in writing.
Lesson Objectives:
The student will exaggerate a paragraph to create their own tall-tale.
The student will complete a paragraph with at least four sentences.
Materials:
1. 1 copy of A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David Adler.
2. Selected paragraphs printed on a PowerPoint or Smartboard presentation.
3. Pencils
4. Lined paper
Procedures:
1. TTW read aloud A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David Adler.
2. TTW talk to the students about exaggerations, using the text to contrast the truth from a tall-tale.
3. TTW choose one paragraph from the story and place it on the board.
4. TTW read one paragraph to the class. TTW explain that they are going to create a tall-tale out of the truth. TTW model to the students how to do this by adding exaggerations to the truthful paragraph to create a tall-tale.
5. After providing examples, TTW place another paragraph from the story on the board.
6. The students will exaggerate the paragraph and write their own tall-tale.
7. If they would like, the students can share their tall-tales with the class.
Social Studies Indicator 2- 1.4 - Recall stories and songs about regional folk figures who have contributed to the development of the cultural history of the United States, including Pecos Bill, Brer Rabbit, Paul Bunyan, Davy Crockett, and John Henry. (G, H)
ELA Standard 2.4 - The student will create written work that has a clear focus, sufficient detail, coherent organization, effective use of voice, and correct use of the conventions of written Standard American English.
ELA Indicator 2 - 4.2 - Use complete sentences (including simple sentences with compound subjects and predicates) in writing.
Lesson Objectives:
The student will exaggerate a paragraph to create their own tall-tale.
The student will complete a paragraph with at least four sentences.
Materials:
1. 1 copy of A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David Adler.
2. Selected paragraphs printed on a PowerPoint or Smartboard presentation.
3. Pencils
4. Lined paper
Procedures:
1. TTW read aloud A Picture Book of Davy Crockett by David Adler.
2. TTW talk to the students about exaggerations, using the text to contrast the truth from a tall-tale.
3. TTW choose one paragraph from the story and place it on the board.
4. TTW read one paragraph to the class. TTW explain that they are going to create a tall-tale out of the truth. TTW model to the students how to do this by adding exaggerations to the truthful paragraph to create a tall-tale.
5. After providing examples, TTW place another paragraph from the story on the board.
6. The students will exaggerate the paragraph and write their own tall-tale.
7. If they would like, the students can share their tall-tales with the class.
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