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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 625 words to know in English: Verbs 1
Max's Adventure Day
Max has an adventure day, doing all his favorite activities including work, play, walk, run, drive, fly, swim, and go.
Talk about it 1. What did Max like to do? 2. What did Max do on his adventure day? 3. What did Max see from the sky when he flew in his plane? 4. How did Max feel at the end of his adventure day?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Verbs 2
Tweet's Adventure: Using All Five Senses
Tweet learns to use its senses of shoot, jump, smell, hear, listen, and taste to stay safe on an adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did Tweet learn on its adventure? 2. What advice did Tweet's mother give it? 3. What did Tweet smell in the bushes? 4. What did Tweet taste on its adventure? 5. Why was it important for Tweet to listen closely?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Verbs 2
The Happy Toy Shop Adventure
A young girl learns the joy of giving and smiling through a trip to buy a toy at the market.
Talk about it 1. What did Sarah want to buy at the toy store? 2. Why did Sarah start crying? 3. What did Sarah's parents do to help her get the toy? 4. How did Sarah feel after she got the toy? 5. What did Sarah learn from this experience?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Verbs 3
The Magic Crystal Adventure
A little girl goes on an adventure to find a hidden treasure and discovers a magic crystal that grants her three wishes.
Talk about it - What was in the box that Lily found? - Why did the crystal start to burn and explode? - What did the genie grant Lily? - Why was Lily excited about the magic crystal? - What kind of adventure did Lily go on?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Verbs 4
Lily's Cooking Adventure: When Mixing Goes Wrong
A young girl named Lily learns to cook and overcome mistakes with the help of her mother by adding a creative solution.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily learn from her cooking experience? 2. How did Lily's mother help her with the dough? 3. What did Lily do when the dough became too stiff? 4. What did Lily feel when she saw the perfectly baked cookies? 5. How can we handle mistakes in cooking or other activities?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Verbs 4
Lily's Lucky Dance
A girl named Lily wins a prince's heart and a dance competition through her love of dancing, singing, and prayer.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily like to do every day? 2. How did Lily impress the prince? 3. What did Lily and the prince win together in the end? 4. How did Lily and the prince live happily ever after? 5. What did Lily do before she went to the royal palace?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Verbs 5
Max and the Mischievous Ball
Max learns the importance of being responsible and taking care of his surroundings after retrieving his ball from a neighbor's yard.
Talk about it 1. What did Max do when he accidentally threw his ball over the fence? 2. Why was Max able to catch the ball and feed the cat? 3. How did Max get his ball back from the tree branch? 4. Why is it important to always be responsible and take care of your surroundings?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Verbs 5
Lila's Imagination Gallery
A little girl named Lila uses her imagination to build and draw, eventually turning her room into an art gallery.
Talk about it 1. What did Lila do when she couldn't call her friend? 2. What did Lila build with her imagination? 3. How did Lila grow her creations? 4. Why was Lila proud of her art at the end? 5. What would you have built if you were Lila?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Verbs 6
The Magic Drum of Wishes
A young boy discovers a magical drum that can make his wishes come true through shaking, beating and lifting.
Talk about it - What was the young boy's wish? - How did he make his wish come true with the drum? - What did the sign say when the boy shook the drum? - Where did the boy end up after beating the drum? - Why do you think the boy lived happily ever after?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Verbs 6
Lily's Adventure: The Quest for the Perfect Necklace
A little girl named Lily finds, fixes and wears a beautiful necklace through her adventures in the park.
Talk about it 1. Where did Lily find the necklace? 2. How did she break it? 3. What did she do to fix the necklace? 4. Where did she wear the necklace after fixing it? 5. What lesson did Lily learn from her adventure?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Adjectives 1
The Tortoise and the Hare's Race to Coolness
The slow and steady tortoise wins a race against the fast hare and learns the importance of teamwork while cooling off in a nearby stream.
Talk about it 1. Who won the race between the hare and the tortoise? 2. What lesson did the tortoise learn from the race? 3. How did the animals cool off after the race? 4. Why was the tortoise happy at the end of the story? 5. If you were in the race, would you rather be fast or slow like the hare or the tortoise? Why?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Adjectives 1
George and Henry's Jungle Adventure
George the giraffe and Henry the hippopotamus learn that friendship transcends physical differences.
Talk about it - What did George and Henry learn about friendship? - Why do you think it's important to be kind to others, regardless of their appearance? - What animal did George meet in the jungle? - What message does the story convey about physical differences?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Adjectives 2
The Quiet Forest Adventure of Coco and Buzz
A caterpillar teaches a loud butterfly the importance of peace and quiet in the beautiful forest.
Talk about it 1. Why was Coco sad at the beginning of the story? 2. What did Coco do to show Buzz the importance of being quiet? 3. How did Buzz feel after his quiet walk with Coco? 4. What did Coco and Buzz learn from their adventure in the forest? 5. How can you be more mindful of the environment and others around you?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Adjectives 2
The Wet and Dry Adventure of Max and Grandma
A young boy turns a bad day into a fun one by making a mud pie with his grandma.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max feel bad at the beginning of the story? 2. What did Max's grandma suggest they do to make the day better? 3. How did Max feel after they made the mud pie together? 4. Why was the mud pie even better than playing in the mud? 5. Can you think of a time when something bad turned into something good for you?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Adjectives 3
The Lesson of the Thin and Flat TV
Max and Mimi learn that the best things in life don't have to be expensive and it's okay to spend a little more money on something if it makes you happy.
Talk about it 1. Who were the two friends in the story and what was their personality like? 2. What did Max want to buy and why? 3. What did Mimi want to buy and why? 4. What did Max and Mimi finally buy? 5. What did Max learn from this experience? 6. What did Mimi learn from this experience?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Adjectives 4
Benny the Bear's Adventure: Discovering the Differences Between Tight and Loose, High and Low, Soft and Hard, Deep and Shallow, Clean and Dirty
Benny the Bear learns to embrace change and appreciate the differences between tight and loose, high and low, soft and hard, deep and shallow, clean and dirty during his riverbed adventure.
Talk about it 1. Why did Benny initially find it hard to swim in the river? 2. How did Benny feel when he finally mustered up the courage to jump into the deep water? 3. What did Benny learn from his adventure in the river? 4. Why is it important to keep our surroundings clean? 5. Can you think of a time when you were afraid to try something new, but then found out it was not so bad?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Adjectives 5
The Rise of Nuclear Man: Embracing the Light to Overcome the Dark".
A famous superhero named Nuclear Man uses the power of light to defeat a wicked villain, Dark Shadow, and save the world from destruction.
Talk about it 1. What made Nuclear Man weak? 2. How did Nuclear Man regain his strength? 3. Why was Dark Shadow a dangerous villain? 4. How did Nuclear Man save the world? 5. Why is Nuclear Man famous?
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Story 1000 basic English words: A 1
Jack and the Brave Adventure.
A young boy named Jack overcomes his fear of the dark by exploring the forest with his friends and adding new things to his garden.
Talk about it 1. Why was Jack afraid of the dark? 2. What did Jack's friends suggest they do one day? 3. How did Jack feel after exploring the forest with his friends? 4. What helped Jack overcome his fear of the dark? 5. What did Jack learn from his adventure in the forest?
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Story 1000 basic English words: A 1
A's Active Adventure: The Actor's Ascent to Fame
A, an active actor, wins a competition with his passionate performance and continues to soar to new heights in the world of acting.
Talk about it 1. What did A do to become a successful actor? 2. What was the competition about and what did A do to win it? 3. Why did the audience love A's performance so much? 4. How does A feel about performing in front of large crowds? 5. What can we learn from A's story about hard work and determination?
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Story 1000 basic English words: A 3
The Angry Girl and the Lost Apple
A tale about how an angry little girl who lost her favorite toy turns her feelings around by helping another girl find her lost pet.
Talk about it 1. Why was Anna angry at the beginning of the story? 2. What changed Anna's feelings towards the other girl? 3. What did the two girls do together after they found the kitten? 4. How would you describe Anna's behavior at the end of the story compared to the beginning? 5. What lesson can we learn from this story?
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Story 1000 basic English words: B 1
The Bear and the Bean's Bath Adventure
A bear helps a bean that fell into its bath and the two become friends.
Talk about it 1. Why did the bean fall into the bath? 2. How did the bear feel when he saw the bean in the bath? 3. Why did the bear help the bean? 4. What did the bear do to help the bean? 5. How did the bean feel after the bear helped it? 6. Do you think the bear and the bean will be friends forever? Why or why not?
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Story 1000 basic English words: B 3
The Brave Little Black Bit
A small black bit overcomes fear and gets a bite of an apple by being brave.
Talk about it 1. What was the little black bit scared of? 2. Why did the little black bit hide behind the tree? 3. How did the little black bit get a bite of the apple? 4. Was the little black bit brave or scared?
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Story 1000 basic English words: B 3
Benny the Big Black Bird's Birthday Surprise
Benny the big black bird learns that being his best self and making others happy is better than trying to be the best bird in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What did Benny want to be in the beginning of the story? 2. How did Benny make Bella happy on her birthday? 3. What did Benny learn from his experience with Bella? 4. Why was Benny a better bird at the end of the story?
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Story 1000 basic English words: B 4
The Brave Little Boy and The Bleeding Sailor
A brave little boy named Tim helps a bleeding sailor and brings their boat back to shore.
Talk about it 1. How does Tim feel when he sees the boat in trouble? 2. What does Tim do to help the sailor who is bleeding? 3. How does Tim bring the boat back to shore? 4. Why do you think Tim is proud of himself even though his shirt is soaked in blood?
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