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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 143-144
Tim the Rusty Tyre's Adventure
A rusty old tyre named Tim goes on an adventure and becomes a beloved member of the park community by standing up for his friends and spreading the message of fun for all.
Talk about it 1. Why did Tim want to go on an adventure? 2. How did Tim feel when he was among the junk in the scrapyard? 3. What did Tim do when the mean and greedy car tried to prosecute his friends? 4. How did Tim's friends feel about him after he stood up for them? 5. What message does the story convey about friendship and having fun?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 143-144
The Litter Basket Adventure
The people of a town learn to take care of their litter and keep their place clean with the help of a litter basket.
Talk about it 1. Why did the people start throwing their litter into the basket? 2. How did the number of pieces of rubbish decrease over time? 3. Why was it important to cover the basket every night? 4. What did the people learn from this experience? 5. How can you be more conscious about keeping your environment clean?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Transportation
Cruiser's Adventure with Tank: A Tale of Friendship and Transportation
Cruiser learns the importance of friendship when Tank helps him with a tire, gasoline, and a ticket for transportation.
Talk about it 1. What was Cruiser worried about? 2. Who helped Cruiser? 3. What did Cruiser learn from his adventure with Tank? 4. Why was Cruiser happy at the end of the story? 5. Why is having good friends important?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Transportation
Lily's Travel Adventure
Lily and her friends travel by various modes of transportation and go on a journey aboard a ship to see the world and make memories.
Talk about it 1. What modes of transportation did Lily and her friends use to travel? 2. What did they see on their journey? 3. Who did they meet on the way? 4. How did they feel when they returned from the trip? 5. What do they treasure about their adventure?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Location 1
The Hotel, Restaurant, and Farm's Big Feast
The hotel, restaurant and farm work together to save a failing farm by hosting a successful feast.
Talk about it 1. Why did the crops on the farm start to die? 2. What was the plan the hotel and restaurant came up with to help the farmer? 3. How did the feast help the farm? 4. What does the story teach us about working together and helping others?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Location 1
Lily's City Adventure
A young girl named Lily explores the city and its surroundings, experiencing new sights and experiences along the way.
Talk about it 1. What type of home does Lily live in? 2. What did Lily see when she took the elevator to the top floor of an apartment building? 3. What did Lily try at the restaurant? 4. What did Lily see when she visited the countryside? 5. Where did Lily see planes taking off and landing?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Location 2
Lily's Adventures in the Park and Beyond
Lily goes to the park, goes camping, visits a store and a shop, and has a fun-filled adventure with her friends.
Talk about it 1. Where did Lily go with her friends? 2. What did they do in the park? 3. Did they enjoy their camping trip? 4. What did they find in the store? 5. What was in the shop they visited? 6. What did they buy in the end? 7. Did they have fun playing with their new toys?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Location 2
Timmy the Lawyer: A Story of Helping Others
A young man named Timmy becomes a successful lawyer and uses his skills to help people in need.
Talk about it 1. What was Timmy's favorite place to go after school? 2. What did Timmy study in university? 3. What did Timmy do for a living? 4. Who did Timmy help in the court room? 5. How did Timmy feel after helping someone in need?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Clothing
Lily and the Lost Pocket
Lily fixes her mud-stained coat and finds her missing pocket with the help of a friendly dog.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily do when she saw her coat was stained with mud? 2. What did Lily's grandma tell her about clothing? 3. How did Lily find her missing pocket? 4. Who helped Lily find her missing pocket? 5. What lesson did Lily learn from this experience?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Clothing
Lily's Fashion Adventure
Lily tries on all of her favorite outfits and lives happily ever after, always dressed in style.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's favorite outfit? 2. What did she wear for a tea party? 3. What did she wear for a business meeting? 4. What did she wear for a casual day out? 5. What did she wear for a lazy day at home?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Color
The Rainbow of Colors
A new color named Color brings together red, green, blue, yellow, brown, pink, orange, black, white, and gray to create a beautiful rainbow.
Talk about it 1. Why did the colors live in a box and never play together? 2. How did Color bring all the colors together? 3. What did they learn from making a rainbow? 4. What happened to the colors after they made their own rainbow? 5. What was the most beautiful thing they saw on their journey?
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Story 625 words to know in English: People 1
The Happy Family: A Story of Love and Adventure
A family with a mother, father, son, daughter, and baby live happily ever after with love and support for each other.
Talk about it 1. Who are the characters in the story? 2. What is the baby's gender? 3. What did the father do to prepare for the baby's arrival? 4. How did the son and daughter help with the baby's nursery? 5. What did the son become when he grew up? 6. What did the daughter become when she grew up? 7. How does the family show love for each other in the story?
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Story 625 words to know in English: People 3
The Little Hero & The Big Heart
A little girl named Sarah stands up for herself and others, becoming a hero to all with a big heart.
Talk about it 1. What did Sarah and her friends do to help the child who was being treated unfairly? 2. What did Sarah do when she became a victim of bullying? 3. How did the crowd react when Sarah stood up for herself? 4. Why did Sarah become known as a hero? 5. Do you think you have the power to make a difference like Sarah did? Why or why not?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Job 1
Timmy's Adventure in the World of Professions
A curious student named Timmy visits various professions to learn about their roles in society and decides he still wants to be a doctor but appreciates the contributions of all professions.
Talk about it -What did Timmy want to be when he grew up? -What professions did Timmy visit in the story? -What did Timmy learn about each profession? -Did Timmy change his mind about what he wanted to be when he grew up? Why or why not? -What is the message of this story?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Job 2
Max's Journey to Find His Dream Job
Max goes on a journey to learn about different jobs and eventually becomes an author after discovering his passion for writing.
Talk about it 1. What did Max want to be when he grew up? 2. Who did Max meet on his journey? 3. What did Max learn about each job? 4. How did Max become an author? 5. What was the story Max wrote about?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Society 1
The Prince and Princess' Race to Love
A prince and princess have a race with their friends before their wedding, where they celebrate their love and happiness.
Talk about it 1. Who won the race in the story? 2. How did the prince feel when the princess' team won the race? 3. What was the most important thing that happened in the story? 4. How do you think the prince and princess felt on their wedding day? 5. What would you do if you were invited to the prince and princess' wedding?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Society 1
The Journey to Heaven: A Lesson in Kindness
Max learns the true path to heaven is through kindness and doing good deeds, not money or medicine.
Talk about it 1. What did Max learn about death and heaven from his parents? 2. Why did Max's uncle offer to pay for his hospital treatment? 3. What did Max's religious studies teacher teach him about death and heaven? 4. What did Max do with his allowance money to help others? 5. Why did Max feel good about what he did with his allowance money?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Society 3
Max's Journey: When Science and God Intertwine
Max learns to balance science and faith while spreading a hopeful message about the dangers of drugs.
Talk about it 1. What did Max learn about the relationship between science and God? 2. Why did people take the dangerous drug in the story? 3. How did Max help spread a positive message to the people in his city? 4. Why is it important to find happiness within yourself? 5. How can you use your talents, like Max's love for science, to make a positive impact in your community?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Society 3
Title: "Max and the Gun Run Race
Max wins a contract to become a professional Gun Run player after winning a dangerous race through exercise and practice.
Talk about it 1. What sport did Max play in the story? 2. Why were Max's parents worried about him participating in the Gun Run race? 3. How did Max prepare for the Gun Run race? 4. What did Max win at the end of the race? 5. What does Max think is important for achieving his dreams?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Art
The Musical Adventure of the Winning Band
A band of friends wins a music contest and becomes famous for their musical art.
Talk about it 1. What did the band love to do together? 2. What was the prize for the music contest? 3. How did the judges feel about the band's performance? 4. What happened to the band after they won the contest? 5. What is the importance of music in the story?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Food 1
Max's Fruits and Grains Adventure
A farmer named Max grows an orchard and fields of corn and rice, which become a happy place for everyone to enjoy the fresh and healthy bounty of nature.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max and what does he grow in his farm? 2. What are the fruits that Max planted in his orchard? 3. What are the grains that Max grew in his fields? 4. How did the children in the village feel about Max's farm? 5. Why was the farm a happy place for everyone?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Food 1
The Delicious Feast
Friends come together to cook and enjoy a delicious meal of egg, cheese, bread, soup, chicken, pork, beef, and cake.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What did the egg, cheese, bread, and soup make for their friends? 3. What happened when the chicken, pork, and beef came to the kitchen? 4. Why did the egg, cheese, bread, soup, chicken, pork, and beef become friends? 5. What did they have for dessert?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Food 2
Benny's Food Adventure: A Sweet and Salty Tale
Benny, a little bear, goes on a food adventure to discover the taste of sugar and salt, and learns to add them to his meals for a delicious experience.
Talk about it - What did Benny learn about sugar and salt? - What did Benny have for lunch and dinner? - What did Benny think of the ketchup? - How did Benny feel after his food adventure?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Food 2
Chirpy's Cooking Adventure
A little bird named Chirpy plants seeds to grow oil for cooking a delicious breakfast every day.
Talk about it 1. What did Chirpy need to cook breakfast? 2. What did Chirpy use to plant the seeds? 3. How long did it take for the seeds to grow into plants? 4. Why was Chirpy never without oil for cooking again? 5. What does the story teach us about determination and problem-solving?
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