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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 New Concept English Lesson 61-62
Timmy's Adventure with Flu, Measles and Mumps
A little boy named Timmy gets flu, measles and mumps but recovers after following the doctor's advice.
Talk about it 1. What was wrong with Timmy in the beginning of the story? 2. Where did Timmy's mother take him first? 3. What illnesses did Timmy get after getting the flu? 4. What advice did the doctor give Timmy to recover? 5. How did Timmy feel at the end of the story?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 61-62
Lily's Adventure with a Bad Cold
A little girl named Lily learns to find the good in bad situations when she gets a cold and her best friend moves away.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily have when she was feeling sick? 2. What did the doctor give her to help with the pain? 3. How did Lily feel when she heard that her friend was moving away? 4. What did Lily's mother tell her about making lemonade out of lemons? 5. How did Lily find a happy ending despite her bad cold and her friend moving away?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 61-62
Lily and the Telephonic Trip to the Doctor
Lily learns to seek help from a doctor when she has a health issue.
Talk about it 1. Why did Lily call the doctor? 2. What did the doctor tell Lily to do? 3. What did Lily learn from her visit to the doctor? 4. Why is it important to have a telephone nearby in case of an emergency?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 65-66
The Friends' Self-Discovery Adventure
A group of friends learn to appreciate their unique abilities and have fun without competition.
Talk about it 1) What did the friends learn about themselves at the end of the story? 2) How did they feel about each other before and after the competition? 3) What can you do to appreciate your own abilities and those of others?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 65-66
The Key to Happiness: Enjoying Ourselves and Our Loved Ones.
A dad learns the importance of taking time for himself, enjoying life with his family, and letting everyone be themselves.
Talk about it 1. How did the dad feel when he lost the key? 2. Why did the dad decide to stay and play with his baby instead of leaving right away? 3. What did the dad learn about enjoying life with his family? 4. Why is it important for us to take time for ourselves? 5. Can you think of a time when you took care of yourself or helped someone else take care of themselves?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 67-68
Max's Lucky Weekend Treats
A little boy named Max has a lucky weekend in the country, visiting a church, dairy, baker, and grocer to indulge in treats.
Talk about it 1. What did Max do on the weekend? 2. Where did Max go on Sunday morning? 3. What did Max get from the dairy, baker, and grocer? 4. How did Max feel at the end of the story? 5. Do you think you would have made the same choices as Max? Why or why not?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 67-68
Mr. Green's Day Off
A greengrocer named Mr. Green takes a few days off from work to rest but eventually returns to his store.
Talk about it 1. Why did Mr. Green take a day off from work? 2. What did he do on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday? 3. Who kept the store for Mr. Green while he was absent? 4. How did Mr. Green feel on Thursday? 5. Why did Mr. Green decide to go back to work on Thursday?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 73-74
Max and the Thirsty Village
A young boy named Max uses his language skills to help a village fix their well and learns a new phrase in the process.
Talk about it 1. What did Max want to do? 2. What did Tim tell Max when he saw him? 3. How did Max help the village? 4. What did Max learn in the process? 5. What would you have done if you were Max?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 73-74
A Smiling Stranger at the Bus Stop
A kind stranger with a smile offers a ride to a little girl and her mother at the bus stop and they tour London together making the little girl's day memorable.
Talk about it 1. What did the little girl and her mother do at the bus stop? 2. Who did they meet there? 3. How did the stranger help them? 4. What did the little girl feel about the stranger's kindness? 5. What did the little girl learn from this experience?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 83-84
Lily's Messy Adventure
A young girl learns to double-check her belongings before leaving on a trip after realizing she left something important behind.
Talk about it 1. What is the name of the main character in the story? 2. What did Lily forget when she was packing for her trip? 3. How did Lily's mom help her during the trip? 4. What did Lily learn from this experience? 5. How can you make sure you don't leave anything important behind before a trip?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 89-90
Penny's Lesson: The True Worth of Happiness
A little girl learns that the true worth of something is not in its cost, but in how happy it makes you.
Talk about it 1. What did Penny learn about the worth of things? 2. How did she feel after meeting the old man? 3. What did Penny collect besides pennies? 4. Why was Penny rich according to the old man? 5. Can you think of a time when you realized that something's worth was not in its cost, but in how it made you feel?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 89-90
Max and the Little Girl's Encouragement
Max, a fruit store owner considering retirement, is encouraged by a little girl's belief in him to continue running his store.
Talk about it 1. How does Max feel about retiring? 2. Why does the little girl visit Max's store? 3. What does the little girl say to Max that makes him change his mind about retiring? 4. How long has Max been running his fruit store? 5. Do you think it's important to believe in others? Why or why not?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 97-98
Lily's Surprising Delivery
A young girl sends a toy to her friend through mail, strengthening their friendship.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What did Lily send to her friend? 3. How did Lily send the package to her friend? 4. What happened after her friend received the package? 5. How did Lily and her friend's relationship change after sending the package?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 99-100
Ow the Owl's Tumble Down the Stairs
An owl named Ow falls down the stairs, gets hurt and is helped by friends to recover from a minor injury after an X-ray.
Talk about it 1. What caused Ow to fall down the stairs? 2. Who helped Ow after he hurt his back? 3. What did the doctor do to find out what was wrong with Ow's back? 4. How did Ow feel after he found out he would be okay? 5. What lesson did Ow learn from this experience?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 103-104
Tommy's Clever advice: A lesson for Timmy the toy
Tommy, a clever top, teaches Timmy the stupid toy the importance of listening to good advice and choosing fresh over cheap.
Talk about it 1. Who is Tommy in the story? 2. Why did Timmy want to buy cheap cookies? 3. What did Timmy learn from Tommy? 4. Why was Tommy's advice important to Timmy? 5. How did Timmy feel at the end of the story?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 103-104
The Cheerful Guy Mark
A guy named Mark learns the importance of a positive attitude and taking breaks to improve his test scores.
Talk about it 1. What was Mark's problem in the beginning of the story? 2. What did Mark's friend do to help him feel better? 3. Why was it important for Mark to take breaks when things got difficult? 4. How did Mark's attitude affect his test scores? 5. Do you think having a positive attitude can help you do better in school? Why or why not?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 103-104
Max's Mathematics Exam: The Power of Doing Your Best
A student named Max overcomes his fear of failing a mathematics exam by doing his best and passing.
Talk about it 1. What was Max afraid of before the exam? 2. How did Max feel when he saw the questions in the exam paper? 3. What did Max remember when he made a mistake on one of the questions? 4. What was the result of Max's exam and how did he feel about it? 5. What is the moral of the story and why do you think it's important?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 119-120
The Thief and the Magic Parrot
A thief encounters a magical parrot and a spell book in the forest, but decides to leave them behind and learn the importance of doing the right thing.
Talk about it 1. Why did the thief enter the dark forest? 2. What did the thief hear in the forest? 3. What was the thief's reaction to the parrot? 4. What did the parrot tell the thief about the exercise book? 5. Why did the thief choose not to take the book? 6. What lesson did the thief learn in the end?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 121-122
Tim's Toy Car Adventure
A customer named Tim visits a road-side store, but forgets what he came for until the manager helps him remember and serve him with a smile.
Talk about it - Why did Tim forget what he came to the store for? - How did the manager help Tim? - What did Tim buy from the store? - Why was Tim always greeted with a warm welcome from the manager?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 123-124
The Man with the Kitten and the Wild Beard
A man's travels lead to a job offer that requires him to grow a beard, which his kitten enjoys playing with.
Talk about it 1. Why did the man accept the job offer? 2. How did the kitten feel about the man's beard? 3. How did the man learn to care for his beard? 4. Where did the man and his kitten travel to next?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 129-130
Darling's Dream Race
A young girl named Darling becomes a successful race car driver through perseverance and determination, despite setbacks along the way.
Talk about it 1. What was Darling's dream? 2. Why did Darling's car slow down at the end of the first race? 3. How did Darling feel after she lost the first race? 4. What did Darling do to win the second race? 5. What lesson can we learn from Darling's story?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 135-136
Lily and Jack's Future Love Story
A young girl named Lily meets a prince named Jack at a hotel in the future, and they fall in love and get married.
Talk about it -What makes Lily and Jack's love story special? -What do you think the future hotel looked like? -What did Jack do to introduce Lily to everyone before their wedding? -Do you think Lily and Jack will have a happy life together? Why?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 137-138
Title: "From Poor to World Champion: The Football Star's Journey
A poor boy named Jack rises to fame as a football star and uses his success to give back to his community.
Talk about it 1. What was Jack's favorite sport? 2. Who offered Jack a chance to play in a big tournament? 3. How did Jack's life change after he became famous? 4. What did Jack learn about winning and dependancy? 5. What did Jack do with his new-found wealth?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 139-140
Max's Extraordinary Engineering Adventure
Max learns about engineering and his dad's extra talent while on an overseas adventure with him at a big engineering company.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max and what does he want to be when he grows up? 2. What does Max's dad do for work? 3. Where did Max and his dad go for the new project? 4. What did Max learn about engineering on the trip? 5. How does Max feel about his dad and engineering by the end of the story?
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