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Stories for the classroom
Short narratives that put vocabulary into a scene a learner can follow. 7,459 on the shelf, each with a discussion question.
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Story Actions
The Adventure of Switching Activities
A group of friends switch activities and have a fun time discovering new adventures in "The Adventure of Switching Activities".
Talk about it - What activities did each friend want to do? - Who went to the park and started to see the flowers and animals? - Who went to the library and laughed while reading a book? - Who went to the kitchen and forgot to cook while reading a recipe? - Who went to the stage and started to cook with the microphone? - Who was so good at dancing that they started to sing and dance at the same time?
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Story Spotlight 2 (7a-7b)
The Frog's Swim-tastic Adventure
A frog wins a multi-event animal race by showing his mastery of swimming in a competition filled with jumping, running, singing and dancing animals.
Talk about it 1. Who was the winner of the race in the story? 2. What made the frog special compared to the other animals in the race? 3. Can you name some of the events in the race? 4. How did the frog feel after he won the race? 5. Why was the frog known as the greatest in the forest after the race?
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Story School supplies
Pencil Case and Friends: A Show of Creativity
Pencil case and its friends put on a show to bring happiness and creativity to a sad book.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. Why was the book feeling sad at the beginning of the story? 3. What did Pencil Case and its friends do to make the book happy? 4. How did the pencil, pen, sharpener, and eraser help with the show? 5. What happened at the end of the story?
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Story Animals
The Forest Friends' Silly Adventure
A group of animals in a forest come together to save a lizard from a crocodile by distracting it with silly behavior.
Talk about it - What did the bird ask the lizard? - Why did the animals come together to help the lizard? - Who was chasing the lizard? - What did the elephant do to distract the crocodile? - Who was saved in the end?
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Story Animals
The Adventures of the Polar Bear and His Animal Friends in the Magical Kingdom
A lonely polar bear embarks on an adventure with a diverse group of animals and successfully defeats a wicked witch to save a magical kingdom.
Talk about it 1. Who are the characters in this story and what are their personalities? 2. What was the polar bear feeling when he started his journey and why? 3. What was the magical kingdom like? 4. Who was the king of the kingdom and what was he like? 5. What happened to the animals that the wicked witch turned into stone statues? 6. How did the polar bear and his friends defeat the witch and break her spell? 7. What was the outcome of their adventure and what did they learn from it?
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Story Animal
The Octopus and the Polar Bear's Adventure
An octopus and a bear go fishing with friends and have an adventure searching for a lost polar bear in the mountains.
Talk about it 1. Who helped the bear and octopus catch the fish? 2. What animal offered to take everyone on a tour of the mountains? 3. What did they all have for dinner at the end of the adventure? 4. What did the eagle tell the group he saw in the distance? 5. How did the polar bear get lost?
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Story 1 Class. Unit 4.
Bun the Healthy Food King
A little rabbit named Bun shows that healthy food can be just as delicious as junk food by serving carrot and cabbage soup, juice, milk, and a special healthy cake at a big party.
Talk about it 1. What kind of food did Bun like to eat? 2. What happened when Bun went to the big party? 3. What did Bun make to show everyone how delicious healthy food can be? 4. How did the guests react to Bun's healthy food? 5. Why did Bun become known as the healthy food king?
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Story 2 kl Unit 7 (Clothes)
The Wardrobe Swap Adventure
The clothes in a wardrobe switch places, leading to a hilarious adventure and appreciation for each other's individuality.
Talk about it 1. What was the joke Shoes and Trousers played on their friends? 2. How did Socks and Cardigan respond to the joke? 3. What did everyone learn from switching clothes with each other? 4. What do you think would happen if Shoes and Trousers played another joke on their friends?
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Story In the living room
The Living Room Dance Party
A group of furniture in a living room throws a wild dance party, bringing joy and memories for years to come.
Talk about it -What was the furniture tired of doing before the party? -What did each item do during the party? -How did the picture on the wall join in the fun? -What happened to the furniture after the party?
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Story Antoinette's Sweet Friendship Adventure
The Tiny Colony's Sweet Mistake: A Story of Impressive Baking
A tiny colony of ants made a mistake in their cookie recipe, but impressed all with their delicious and sugary cookies.
Talk about it 1. What was the mistake that the colony of ants made when baking cookies? 2. How did the queen react to the mistake in the recipe? 3. Who came to visit the colony to enjoy their delicious cookies? 4. If you were a tiny ant, what kind of recipe would you bake for the queen?
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Story Family
The Magic Wand Adventure
A family goes on a grand adventure after being shrunk by Grandpa's magic wand, and they grow back to their normal size with a big laugh.
Talk about it 1. Who was the baby's favorite family member to play with? 2. What did Grandpa bring for everyone to play with? 3. How did everyone feel about being shrunk? 4. What did they do on their adventure? 5. How did they grow back to their normal size?
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Story Actions Rainbow 3rd grade
The Multi-Talented Adventure of Sarah
A little girl named Sarah uses all of her skills including skating, cooking, reading, jumping, speaking, playing, counting, and driving to put on an amazing performance.
Talk about it 1. What is Sarah's favorite thing to do? 2. How many languages can Sarah speak? 3. What does Sarah learn at the end of the story? 4. What are some of the things Sarah does in her adventure? 5. What is the name of the show that Sarah puts on?
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Story Valentine's Day
A Heart-filled Surprise: A Story of Love and Friendship
A kind-hearted girl surprises her best friend with a box of chocolates, flowers and a hug to express her love.
Talk about it - What did Lily do to show her love for her friend? - What was inside the box that Lily gave to her friend? - How did her friend react when she received the gifts? - What was the message of the story?
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Story Body parts
The Curious Neck's Adventure
A curious neck goes on an adventure to discover its body, making new friends along the way.
Talk about it 1. What was the neck's adventure about? 2. Who did the neck meet during its journey? 3. What did the neck learn from its adventure? 4. How did the neck feel when it said goodbye to its friends? 5. Why do you think the neck wanted to go on an adventure?
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Story elf, holiday resort, forest and 13 more
The Elf's Skidoo Adventure on Christmas Eve
An elf takes a skidoo ride with a coach and they help wrap presents for all the good children on Christmas Eve at a holiday resort.
Talk about it 1. What happened when the elf asked for a skidoo ride? 2. Why did the coach agree to go to the elf's workshop? 3. How did the tourists feel when they saw presents under their cabin's Christmas trees? 4. Who was in charge of the skidoos at the holiday resort? 5. What did the coach and the elf do all day in the workshop?
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Story elf, holiday resort, forest and 13 more
The Elf's Ski Lesson: A Christmas Adventure at the Wooden Cabin Resort
A coach helps an elf learn to ski and they all have a wonderful time skiing together at a holiday resort surrounded by a forest.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character of the story? 2. What did the workers do for Christmas? 3. Who helped the elf learn to ski? 4. Where did the story take place? 5. Why was the coach asked to stay for the rest of the holiday?
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Story u4
The Adventures of Max, Lily, and Tim: A Fun Day at Home
Max, Lily, and Tim have a fun day at home filled with comic books, video games, drawing, collecting stickers, puzzles, hide and seek, baking and dressing up.
Talk about it 1. What did Max like to do in the story? 2. What did Lily enjoy doing the most? 3. What was Tim's favorite activity in the story? 4. How did they all have fun together? 5. What did they bake in the story? 6. Who dressed up as their favorite superhero? 7. What did they collect to decorate their room?
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Story New Concept Lesson 14
Mr. Smith's Mishap: A Story of Forgetfulness and Fun
A man named Mr. Smith has a series of mishaps getting dressed for work, but turns it into a fun story.
Talk about it 1. What did Mr. Smith forget when he left for work? 2. Why did he go back home? 3. What happened when he got to work with the wrong shirt on? 4. How did Mr. Smith feel about the situation? 5. What did he learn from his mishap?
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Story Unit 10 - Grade 3
The Game Day Adventure of 10 Friends
A group of 10 friends have a fun-filled day playing badminton, skipping, hide and seek, chess, volleyball, basketball, skating, and solving word puzzles.
Talk about it 1. What games did the friends play together? 2. What did they forget to do during their game day? 3. What did they do after they realized their mistake? 4. What is the moral of the story?
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Story CLOTHES 3
The Adventure Park: A Story of Friendship and Fun
A group of diverse objects embark on a fun-filled adventure at a magical park.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What did each character do during the adventure? 3. What was the most exciting part of the adventure for you? 4. How did the objects work together during the adventure? 5. How would you describe the magical adventure park? 6. What would you like to do on your next adventure in the park?
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Story CLOTHES 3
The Clumsy Superhero and the Magic Ring
A clumsy superhero finds his missing belt transformed into a magic ring and must keep his secret identity hidden while saving the world.
Talk about it -What do you think Billy's superpower is? -Why do you think the belt turned into a ring? -What do you think will happen next in Billy's adventure? -What do you think Billy will do with the ringing ring? -What kind of special occasion do you think Billy will wear the ring to?
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Story CLOTHES 3
The Magic Dress-Up Adventure
Friends use magical dress-up items to save their kingdom in "The Magic Dress-Up Adventure.
Talk about it 1. What was in the mysterious box? 2. What did each friend become when they put on a certain item of clothing? 3. What kind of adventure did the friends go on? 4. Was the kingdom saved in the end? 5. Which was your favorite magical outfit and why?
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Story CLOTHES 3
The Prince's Adventure: A Tale of Dress-Up and Misadventure
A prince goes on a picnic by the lake wearing a mismatched outfit, leading to a funny misadventure, and learns to always be prepared for any adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did the prince wear to the lake? 2. What happened when the prince jumped into the water? 3. What did the prince learn from this misadventure? 4. What else can the prince use his crown for? 5. Can you think of any other creative ways to use everyday items for dress-up?
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Story Classroom
The Eraser's Adventure: A Tale of Friendship and Fun
A pen and an eraser team up to write a silly story, restoring the eraser's confidence in its usefulness.
Talk about it 1. What was the eraser feeling before he wrote the story with Penelope? 2. How did the eraser feel after they wrote the story? 3. Can you think of other ways that someone can feel useful? 4. What was the name of the story the pen and eraser wrote together? 5. Why do you think the eraser felt down in the first place?
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