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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 Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 2
Dolly and the Editor's Extraordinary Adventure
A girl named Dolly goes on an adventure with her talking doll double and helps a magical toy editor get back home.
Talk about it 1. What did Dolly think when she found her double in the toy store? 2. Why did the editor come to the human world? 3. What problems did Dolly and the editor solve on their adventure? 4. How did Dolly feel when she said goodbye to the editor?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 2
Max the Composer and the Magic Play
A composer named Max writes music for a famous director's play with fantastic costumes, decoration and coverage, getting grateful credits at the end.
Talk about it 1. What does Max do for a living? 2. Who calls Max for the play? 3. What did the director, designer and decorator work together to create? 4. How was the play received by the audience? 5. How did Max feel about the final product?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 3
Loop the Light Fixer: A Story for Kids
A light-fixing truck driver named Loop uses a loop and microphone to fix streetlights and entertain a small town in the process.
Talk about it 1. Who is Loop and what does he do? 2. Why did the town need Loop's help? 3. What did Loop use to fix the lights? 4. How did Loop entertain the town after fixing the lights? 5. What was the outcome once Loop fixed the lights?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 3
The Magic of Movie-Making
A group of film crew members work together to create a magical movie adventure.
Talk about it 1. Who was the most important person on the film set? 2. What did the foley artist do in the movie? 3. Why did the director use filters in the film? 4. What was the gofer's job on the set? 5. What was the genre of the movie?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 4
The Perfect Shot: A Recordist's Journey
A recordist sets out to make the perfect recording, striving for perfection in every song he composes.
Talk about it 1. What does the recordist want to achieve with his recordings? 2. Where does the recordist find the perfect place to make his recording? 3. How does the recordist feel when he finishes recording a song? 4. What does the recordist do to ensure his recordings are the best they can be? 5. What is the recordist's goal in making music?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 4
Max the Musical Protagonist: A Tale of Music and Adventure
A young musician named Max becomes the protagonist in a movie and saves the world with his music, becoming a famous household name.
Talk about it 1. What did Max dream of becoming? 2. Who helped Max get the role in the movie? 3. What was the movie about? 4. How did Max become famous? 5. What lesson can we learn from Max's story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 5
Lily's Adventure in the Magic Wardrobe
Lily embarks on a magical adventure after testing the synopsis of her favorite book about a wardrobe that transports her to another world.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's favorite book about? 2. Where did Lily end up after she climbed into the wardrobe? 3. What kind of test did Lily have to take in the magical land? 4. Do you think Lily will pass the test and return home safely? Why or why not? 5. What would you do if you were in Lily's place?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 5
The Sound Technician's Adventure
A sound technician named Spec works on an action movie with high speed car chases and explosions and becomes known as the best in the business.
Talk about it 1. What was Spec's job on the movie set? 2. What happened during the test run of the movie? 3. Who was in charge of placing microphones on the actors? 4. What was the synopsis of the movie about? 5. How did Spec become known as the best sound technician in the business?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 1
The Berry Adventure of the Flock of Birds
A cockatoo, coot, covey and crow go on an adventure to find the juiciest berries in the forest.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What did the cockatoo suggest they do? 3. Who was in charge of finding the way? 4. What did the crow do to keep the flock safe? 5. How did the rest of the flock feel about the crow's actions?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 1
The Great Bird Race
A group of bird friends have a race and learn the importance of supporting each other, no matter who wins or loses.
Talk about it 1. Who won the race in the story? 2. Why was the Albatross the first to cross the finish line? 3. What did the birds learn from the race? 4. Why were the birds happy even if they didn't win the race? 5. How could the birds have made the race more fun for everyone?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 2
The Three Forest Friends
Three friends, a goldfinch, goose and grouse, learn to appreciate each other's differences and embark on adventures in the forest.
Talk about it 1. Why did Finn and Gail go to see the grouse? 2. What did they learn about the grouse? 3. How did the three friends become friends? 4. What was the lesson learned in the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 2
Friends in the Forest: A Tale of Kindness and Friendship
A group of birds, including a cuckoo, darter, dove, duck, eagle, falcon, finch, and flamingo, live happily ever after in a forest after the falcon scares away an eagle threatening the ducks.
Talk about it - Who were the main characters in the story? - What did the cuckoo do every morning? - Why did the eagle want to catch one of the ducks? - Who chased the eagle away? - How did the flamingo show her appreciation for the other birds? - How did all the birds feel at the end of the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 3
Martin the Magpie's Adventure with the Ostrich
Martin the magpie learns to dive like an osprey with the help of his friend the ostrich and they have many adventures in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What was Martin's goal in the story? 2. Why was Martin having trouble diving into the water? 3. How did Martin and the ostrich become friends? 4. What kind of adventures did Martin and the ostrich have together? 5. What did Martin learn from his experiences in the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 3
The Race of the Winged Wonders
A group of birds with unique flying styles have a race, but they all realize their differences make them special and they celebrate their friendship.
Talk about it 1. What did each bird in the race do that was special? 2. Why did the birds decide to have a race? 3. What lesson did the birds learn at the end of the race? 4. Can you think of any other animals that have different skills or abilities? 5. Why is it important to appreciate differences and be kind to others?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 4
The Quail, Quetzal, Rail, and Raven's Adventure in the Forest
The Quail, Quetzal, Rail and Raven form a strong friendship by overcoming their differences and playing together in a fort in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What did Raven do to make friends with the other birds in the forest? 2. Why was Quilly hesitant to play with Raven at first? 3. How did the quetzal and rail birds contribute to the game of tag? 4. What happened to Raven's reputation after he played with the other birds? 5. Why did the friendship between the quail, quetzal, rail, and raven last forever?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 4
The Bird Picnic Adventure
An owl throws a picnic for his bird friends and they all have a great time playing games, singing songs, and appreciating their differences.
Talk about it 1. What kind of birds were invited to the picnic? 2. What did each bird do to show off their special talents? 3. What did the birds learn about each other during the picnic? 4. How was the picnic fun for all the different kinds of birds? 5. What did the birds promise to do after the picnic?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 5
The Adventures of the Flying Friends
A group of birds, including the stork, swallow, swift, tanager, thrush, toucan, turkey, vulture, and warbler, embark on a journey around the world and form a special bond.
Talk about it 1. What kind of adventures did the birds go on during their journey? 2. Who became the leader of the group and why? 3. What special bond did the birds form during their journey? 4. Which bird do you think had the most fun on the trip and why? 5. If you could join the birds on their journey, where would you like to go first and why?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 5
The Great Avian Race: A Story of Friendship and Adventure
In Avian Land, birds of all kinds race to determine the fastest bird while building friendship and camaraderie.
Talk about it - Who were the different types of birds in the story? - What was the goal of the race? - Who won the race and why? - How did the birds feel about each other after the race? - Can you think of another animal that could have a race like the birds in the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 1
The Secret Garden: A Story of Beauty in Nature
A young girl discovers the beauty of nature in an old arbor surrounded by a balustrade and finds peace amidst the asphalt city.
Talk about it 1. Where did Emily find the arbor? 2. What did Emily notice about the birds in the arbor? 3. How did the arbor make Emily feel? 4. Why is it important to have places like the arbor in our cities? 5. What can we learn from Emily's experience?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 1
Amy's Garden Adventure
A little girl named Amy learns about science and gardening while fixing her watering can and planting a garden on her acre of land.
Talk about it 1. What tools did Amy use to plant her garden? 2. How did the aerator help Amy with her gardening? 3. Why was the airway in the watering can blocked? 4. What did Amy learn about science and gardening? 5. What would you do if you wanted to plant a garden?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 3
The Circuit Column
A little robot named Chip uses circuit boards and wires to build a column that holds up a building alongside the concrete columns, earning recognition for his big ideas.
Talk about it 1. How did Chip feel when the workers said he couldn't help with the building? 2. What inspired Chip to build his own column? 3. What did Chip use to make the column strong? 4. How did the workers react when they saw Chip's column? 5. What is Chip known for after the building was finished?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 3
Jack the Carpenter and the King's Cabinet
A skilled carpenter named Jack builds a beautiful cabinet for the king and is rewarded with a special cap.
Talk about it 1. What was Jack famous for in the village? 2. What was Jack asked to build by the king? 3. What did Jack use to make the cabinet strong? 4. What reward did the king give Jack for his work? 5. How did Jack become more famous after building the king's cabinet?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 5
Lily's Adventure: Learning about Enamel, Fascia, and the Healing Power of a Faucet
A young girl named Lily learns the importance of taking care of her body after she falls and chips her enamel, discovers the healing power of a faucet and the role of fascia in protecting bones and joints.
Talk about it 1. What happened to Lily when she was playing in her backyard? 2. Why did Lily's arm hurt after she fell? 3. How did the water from the faucet help Lily feel better? 4. What is fascia and why is it important? 5. Why was Lily careful when she played after her adventure?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 5
Jack the Carpenter's Handy Work
A carpenter named Jack repairs his home's eaves, stops a drip, adds edging to drywall, and uses an easement, all while admiring his handy work.
Talk about it 1. Who is Jack in the story? 2. What did Jack buy from the hardware store to fix his eaves? 3. What did Jack do when he noticed a drip coming from one of the elbows? 4. What did Jack add to his walls to make them look more polished? 5. What is an easement and why was it important in the story?
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