Grade 2 Fairy Tales

Fairy Tales and Tall Tales: Supplemental Guide 6A | Pecos Bill 129

Purpose for Listening

Remind students that the title of this tall tale is “Pecos Bill,” and the
setting for this story is the American frontier. Remind students that a tall
tale is one type of fiction. Tell students to listen carefully to hear about
Pecos Bill’s amazing adventures.

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:

 Demonstrate familiarity with the tall tale “Pecos Bill”

 Identify the characters, plot, and setting of “Pecos Bill”

 Identify characteristics of tall tales in “Pecos Bill”