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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 Let's GO 1: Unit 6 Outdoors
The Cloudy Adventure: A Tale of Flowers and Puddles
A cloud named Cloudy joins the flowers in the trees, bringing rain and joy to all.
Talk about it 1. What did Cloudy do when he saw the flowers in the trees? 2. How did the flowers feel when Cloudy first landed on them? 3. Why did Cloudy bring his friends, the clouds, to visit the flowers? 4. What did the flowers and clouds do together? 5. How did the story end for the flowers and clouds?
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Story Let's GO 1: Unit 7 Food
The Great Milkshake Mix-Up
A mischievous cookie plays a prank on its friends, who then make a giant "superfood" milkshake that they all enjoy.
Talk about it 1. What was the cookie's prank about? 2. What did the friends do to keep from giving up their favorite foods? 3. What did they add to the milkshake to make it a "superfood" shake? 4. Did the cookie like the milkshake in the end? Why or why not?
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Story Let's GO 1: Unit 8 Animals
The Jungle Picnic Adventure
The Jungle Picnic Adventure" is a funny story about a group of animal friends coming together for a picnic and facing challenges along the way.
Talk about it 1. Who was the main character in the story? 2. What was the monkey's idea for a picnic? 3. Who were in charge of bringing the food, setting up the table, bringing drinks, keeping watch and playing games respectively? 4. What happened to the bird while he was getting plates? 5. How did the other animals help the bird when he got stuck in a tree? 6. What did the monkey promise after the picnic adventure?
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Story Let's GO 2: Unit 1 At School
Wally the Workbook's Classroom Adventure
Wally the workbook embarks on a joyful adventure while helping his teacher in the classroom.
Talk about it 1. What was Wally the workbook’s favorite thing to do? 2. Who walked in the door in the story? 3. What did the teacher use Wally for? 4. What did Wally love to look at from the window? 5. What did Wally always make sure of before class started?
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Story Let's GO 2: Unit 2 My Things
The Adventures of the Inanimate Objects.
A group of inanimate objects go on a journey, face obstacles, and find treasure and friendship.
Talk about it 1. What challenges did the inanimate objects face on their journey? 2. How did they overcome those challenges? 3. What did they find at the end of their journey? 4. How did the journey change the inanimate objects? 5. Which object do you think had the most impact on the journey? Why?
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Story Let's GO 2: Unit 4 Occupations
Frank's Job Adventure
Frank, a farmer, goes on an adventure to the city to try out different jobs with the help of a student, pilots, police officer, taxi driver, doctor, teacher, salesclerks, nurse, office workers and a cook, ultimately realizing he's content as a farmer.
Talk about it 1. What job did Frank try first? 2. Why did Frank realize he was happy being a farmer? 3. Who did Frank meet in the city with different jobs? 4. What did Frank learn from trying out different jobs? 5. What was the name of Frank's adventure in the city?
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Story Let's GO 2: Unit 5 Things to Eat
Lily's Fruity Breakfast Adventure
A little girl named Lily creates a delicious breakfast of fruits and pancakes and dances with joy in the kitchen.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's original breakfast plan? 2. What did Lily add to her pancake batter? 3. How did Lily's mother feel about Lily's breakfast adventure? 4. What was the end result of Lily's breakfast adventure?
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Story Let's GO 2: Unit 6 My House
The Adventure of the Brave Sink and Friends
A sink goes on an adventure and invites friends to join in future escapades.
Talk about it 1. Who did the sink meet on its adventure? 2. Why did the refrigerator decline to join the sink? 3. What happened when the sink and lamp explored the house together? 4. Who joined the sink in future adventures? 5. What did the sink learn about adventures?
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Story Let's GO 2: Unit 8 Doing Things
The Fun-Filled Friends Adventure at the Reading Festival.
A group of friends win a reading festival competition by combining their favorite activities in a funny and creative way.
Talk about it 1. What did the friends do when they saw the sign for the Reading Festival? 2. How did each friend prepare for the competition? 3. What made the judges choose the friends' story as the winner? 4. What did the friends all have in common? 5. Can you think of another activity that the friends could have combined with reading?
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Story Let's GO 3: Unit 1 At School
The Art Adventure of Magnet, Paint, Chalk, and Friends
A group of friends named after various art supplies work together to create a successful artwork in a magical land.
Talk about it 1. Which of the friends do you think was the most important in creating the artwork? 2. Can you think of another material that could have been included in the story? 3. If you were one of the friends, what special ability would you bring to the group? 4. Why do you think everyone in the magical land came to see the artwork? 5. Have you ever worked on a project with friends or family? What did you create?
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Story Let's GO 3: Unit 2 Clothing
The Sock's Adventure to Become a Skirt
A sock transforms into a T-shirt, then a skirt with the help of different clothing items and the magic of a shirt and jacket.
Talk about it 1. What did the sock want to become? 2. Who helped the sock become a T-shirt? 3. What did the jacket turn the T-shirt into? 4. How did the different clothing items feel about helping the sock? 5. What do you think the sock might dream of becoming next?
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Story Let's GO 3: Unit 3 Places
Max's Adventure in the Town
A man named Max travels by different modes of transportation during his journey in a small town.
Talk about it 1. What happened to Max's bike? 2. How did Max reach the office for work? 3. What did Max buy from the factory store? 4. How did Max feel the next morning? 5. How did Max go to the clinic? 6. What did Max do after visiting the doctor?
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Story Let's GO 3: Unit 4 Occupations
The Baker, the Mechanic, and the Veterinarian: A Story of Skills, Friendship, and Cupcakes.
Three friends - a baker, a mechanic, and a veterinarian - start a successful cupcake business by using their unique skills and working together.
Talk about it 1. What was Sally's job before she became a veterinarian? 2. How did Sally and Mike meet? 3. What was the name of the photographer they hired? 4. What was the name of their cupcake business? 5. What skill did each friend bring to the business?
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Story Let's GO 3: Unit 5 Activities
The Animal School Adventure
Students switch classes taught by animal teachers for a day and have a hilarious and educational adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did the students learn from their animal teachers? 2. Which class was the most challenging for the students? 3. What did the students think of the animal teachers' teaching styles? 4. Do you think the students would like to switch classes again? Why or why not? 5. What was the moral of the story?
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Story Let's GO 3: Unit 6 What Time Is It?
The Tumbling Tennis Player
A girl who always does gymnastics wins a tennis tournament by playing with her own unique style.
Talk about it 1. What was Sarah's favorite activity? 2. Why did Sarah's tennis coach get confused? 3. How did Sarah feel about playing tennis at first? 4. Why did Sarah win the tournament? 5. What did Sarah learn from this experience?
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Story Let's GO 3: Unit 7 Yesterday and Today
Lily's Weather Adventure
A young girl named Lily faces changing weather conditions but finds a warm place to stay despite the challenges.
Talk about it 1. What was the weather like when Lily woke up in the beginning of the story? 2. Why did Lily go to the movie theater? 3. What happened when she turned the corner in the foggy weather? 4. How did Lily feel about the changing weather by the end of the story? 5. Can you think of another place Lily could have gone to stay warm and dry?
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Story Let's GO 3: Unit 8 My Home
The Winter Sports Adventure Race & Breakfast Feast
Friends race winter sports equipment and balance responsibilities with fun by finishing homework, racing, and eating breakfast.
Talk about it 1. What was the race about? 2. What were the obstacles and challenges that the friends encountered during the race? 3. What did the friends learn at the end of the race? 4. Which winter sports equipment did you like the most? Why? 5. Do you think it's important to balance fun with responsibilities? Why or why not?
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Story Let's GO 4: Unit 1 The Great Outdoors
The Great Camping Adventure: A Story of Friendship, Fun, and Mischief
Friends have a wild and hilarious camping trip filled with unexpected adventures while trying to retrieve their lost tennis ball, fend off a fish attack, and beat the squirrel's towel-stealing antics.
Talk about it 1. What did the friends bring on their camping trip? 2. How did they retrieve their lost tennis ball? 3. What happened to the tent? 4. How did they cool off after their fishing adventure? 5. What did they learn about adventuring and friendship at the end of the story?
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Story Let's GO 4: Unit 2 Hopes and Dreams
The Many Adventures of Tim: A Story of Dreams and Discoveries
A delivery person named Tim discovers his hidden talents and has many adventures as a truck driver, house builder, tour guide, mountain climber, architect, boat sailor, movie star, and engineer.
Talk about it 1. What was Tim's dream? 2. How did Tim meet the architect and what did they do together? 3. What did Tim do when he climbed the mountain? 4. What happened when Tim sailed around the world with the movie star? 5. What did Tim learn about himself at the end of the story?
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Story Let's GO 4: Unit 3 Birthdays
The Adventures of Jack: A Party, a Race, and a Rock Star
A boy named Jack has a party, wins a race, loses his cell phone, meets a rock star, finds money, takes a test, breaks a window, goes to the mall, sleeps late, gets a present, eats too much chocolate, and flies a kite.
Talk about it 1. Who was Jack? 2. What did Jack and his friends do at the party? 3. How did Jack meet the rock star? 4. Why did Jack go to the mall? 5. What happened when Jack broke a window? 6. What did Jack learn from his adventures? 7. Who convinced Jack to take the test? 8. What happened when Jack and his friends ate too much chocolate?
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Story Let's GO 4: Unit 4 School
The Adventures of Winter and Small: The Seasonal Sizes Story".
Winter and Small's friendship teaches the six seasons to be happy with their sizes and have fun no matter what season it is.
Talk about it 1. What was the relationship between Winter and Small? 2. What happened when Small stood up tall? 3. What did the other seasons do to try and be like Winter and Small? 4. How did the story end? 5. Why did Winter and Small stay friends?
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Story Let's GO 4: Unit 6 Hair styles
The Curly Adventure
A girl tries a new hairstyle but ends up with curly hair, bringing joy and laughter to herself and others.
Talk about it 1. What was Sarah's original hairstyle? 2. Why did Sarah decide to change her hairstyle? 3. How did the kids react to Sarah's curly hair? 4. What did Sarah learn from the experience? 5. How can you embrace changes in your own life?
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Story Let's GO 4: Unit 6 Accessory
Mix-and-Match Day Adventure
A man learns that being creative and having fun is more important than always wearing a suit and tie when he joins a mix-and-match day adventure in a land of fashion.
Talk about it 1. What did Joe wear when he woke up and all his clothes were gone? 2. How did Joe feel when he looked in the mirror at his mix-and-match outfit? 3. What did Joe learn from his mix-and-match day adventure? 4. How do you think you would feel if you had to wear a mix-and-match outfit like Joe's? 5. Can you think of any other items that could be added to the mix-and-match outfit?
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Story Let's GO 4: Unit 7 Future Plans
Whiskers' Wild Adventure: A Furry Tale for Kids
A curious cat named Whiskers goes on a wild and silly adventure filled with books, vacations, barber shops, beauty salons, department stores, mail, DVDs, novels, backpacking, and supermarkets.
Talk about it 1. What did Whiskers want to learn about when he borrowed books from the library? 2. What inspired Whiskers to go backpacking in the mountains? 3. What did Whiskers' friend suggest he rent from the DVD store? 4. Why did Whiskers go to the department store before his adventure? 5. What kind of journey did Whiskers end up going on?
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