Unbelievably Incredible Hyperbole

Last week, K & T learned what hyperbole is. Since then, their writing assignments have been absolutely loaded with it. I distinctly remember teaching them to avoid overusing it in fictional writing and to never use it in nonfiction writing. However, they have taken a shine to it & have incorporated it wherever possible. On the positive side, their writing has become a great deal more interesting to read. Then again, I don't want them writing like so many of today's journalists - much hyperbole & few facts. Oh, I think we're going to have to spend a little more time on this one. I'm thinking a trip to the library for a book of tall tales to compare with Zoobooks or something. Perhaps they'll get the message this time around - try to avoid using hyperbole unless you're writing a tall tale.