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In this unit, students learnt the features of tall tale from the story, ‘Ozzie Bear’ in Reach Higher. We told students that a tall tale is a story with unbelievable elements, related as if it were true and factual, and some tall tales are exaggerations of actual events. Based on these features, students needed to write a tall tale with an assigned setting and they needed to write their own version of a tall tale, including what exaggerated events happened, how they became super heroes with super powers, and how they solved the problems.
4C (32)Kimmy Zhang
The Super Fairy
A tornado came to Tin Shui Wai last month. I was drawn into the swirling wind and lost consciousness. When I woke up, I found myself in an unknown place. To my surprise, I was given many superpowers and magical powers. After I tried my new powers and found out that my power was the same as the characters from the fiction story. I was wondering where this place was.
Suddenly, a magical unicorn with rainbow colours came and looked at me. She thought that I was a demon and an enemy of the magical land. She also thought that I came to destroy her hometown. Then, we started fighting. I used my magical power and my superpower to fight with her. The unicorn saw that I could control the water and the plants, then she stopped at once. She said, “I am so sorry, my majesty. You are the fairy hero of Atlantis.” When I heard what the unicorn said, I stared in disbelief. The unicorn told me that her name was Blinky. She was the best unicorn in Atlantis. The queen ordered her to become my pet. I told her what happened to me, and she was so happy that I survived the tornado. The unicorn said that she could help me go back home. She also told me that I needed to become a hero. I nodded and agreed with this idea.
Three days later, I found out that there was a big shark monster and a demon come from the darkness. Their boss, named Gamar, sent them to bring darkness and night time to the magical land. Blinky, other superheroes and I went to stop them. We met them and fought at once. I used the power of invisibility to fight with the Shark, and I also ran as swift as a cheetah. After that, I flew up high to the sky to control the plants. Then, I used the plants to make a trap with a net. The Shark and the demon were trapped and I used my power to send them back to the darkness. All the creatures that came from the darkness shook like a leaf. After that, everyone who lived in the magical land cheered for us and they were delighted.
Lastly, the unicorn found a way to help me go back home. She led me to a library and gave me a book. Suddenly, a ray of rainbow light shone into my eyes and I was sent back to my world. I was stunned, and I found out that I returned to the same date that I was drawn into the swirling wind. I felt surprised about what I experienced in Atlantis and I miss my superpower.
Student's Reflection
I feel happy about this piece of work. I like the writing this part most because I had a lot of good ideas there. I also enjoyed reading my work because I added many creative ideas in this tall tale. I would wish to add more funny characters in my story next time.
Teacher's Comment
I’m impressed with Kimmy’s ability to write concisely. Not only did she fulfill the assignment, she also wrote an organized plot and brainstormed the ideas that went beyond the assignment. Her creativity was well demonstrated, as she created different characters in her tall tale. Overall, it is clear that she understood each of the characters she addressed, and she presented interesting ideas. I enjoyed reading your story a lot, Kimmy!
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