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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 Verbs in English: 3d graphics 2
Max's Amazing Creation
A young artist named Max transforms the world around him into a beautiful and fantastical one with imagination and his sketching skills.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's goal when he started sketching? 2. How did Max transform the world around him into something new and exciting? 3. What tools did Max use to bring his creation to life? 4. How does imagination play a role in this story? 5. Can you think of your own creation that you would like to make with your imagination?
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Story Common Verbs in English: 3d graphics 2
Lily's Art Adventure
A little girl named Lily learns how to paint a picture of herself by rotating, scaling, simplifying and rendering until she is happy with the final result.
Talk about it - What was the little girl's name in the story? - What did she like to do? - What did she paint a picture of? - How did she make her pose look better in the picture? - Why was she proud of her picture? - What did she learn from painting this picture?
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Story Common Verbs in English: look 1
The Magic Viewing Box
A curious little girl discovers a magic box that allows her to see the world in a new and exciting way.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily find in the forest? 2. What did the metal box do? 3. How did Lily feel after using the box? 4. How does Lily look at the world now? 5. What did Lily learn from her adventure?
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Story Common Verbs in English: fire 1
The Magic of Roasted Light
The people of a town collect, roast, and preserve the sun's light to brighten their world.
Talk about it 1. What did the people of the town want to do with the light from the sun? 2. Why did they roast the light? 3. How did they make sure the light didn't melt or parch again? 4. How did the light make the world a happier place?
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Story Common Verbs in English: fire 1
Lucy and the Blazing Bake-Off
Lucy learns the importance of being careful when baking in the kitchen after a small blaze ignites on her dress.
Talk about it 1. What did Lucy learn from her experience with the fire on her dress? 2. How could Lucy have prevented the fire from starting in the first place? 3. Why was it important to use a kitchen towel to smother the fire instead of blowing on it? 4. How do you think you would have reacted if you were in Lucy's situation? 5. Can you think of another way to put out a small fire like the one on Lucy's dress?
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Story Common Verbs in English: collection 1
The Collecting Adventure of Forest Friends
A group of forest animals join forces to collect and aggregate food for the winter.
Talk about it 1. What did the animals do to prepare for the winter? 2. How did they work together to collect food? 3. What was the final outcome of their collecting adventure?
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Story Common Verbs in English: programming 1
Link's Adventure in Tech Land
A young boy named Link fixes a popular computer game and inspires himself to pursue a career in technology.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What problem did Link find with the computer game? 3. What did Link do to fix the game? 4. How did others feel after Link released the patch? 5. What did Link want to do next?
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Story Common Verbs in English: programming 1
Robo's Adventure with Code
Little robot named Robo uses coding skills to build a new game, faces a challenge but with determination and hard work, overcomes it and shares the game with friends.
Talk about it 1. What did Robo want to make for his friends? 2. What was the problem Robo faced while executing the game? 3. How did Robo solve the problem? 4. What skills did Robo use to build the game? 5. How did Robo's friends react to the game he made?
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Story Common Verbs in English: art 1
Sophie's Magic Display
A little girl named Sophie discovers that her doodles and drawings come to life when she puts them on display.
Talk about it 1. What did Sophie love to do? 2. What happened when Sophie put her butterfly drawing on display? 3. Did Sophie's drawings always come to life? 4. What do you think is the message of the story? 5. What would you draw if you had a magic display like Sophie's?
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Story Common Verbs in English: art 1
Lily the Artist and Her Chiseled Masterpiece
A talented artist named Lily creates a beautiful statue by carving, casting, and coloring a rock, becoming famous for her work.
Talk about it 1. What materials did Lily use to make the statue? 2. How did people react to the statue? 3. How did Lily feel about her work? 4. Why was the statue so special? 5. What would you like to carve or draw if you were an artist like Lily?
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Story Common Verbs in English: art 2
The Art of Restoration: A Story of Embossing, Etching, and Exhibiting.
A little girl discovers an embossed picture in a museum and learns to mix, outline, etch, paint, restore, print, and exhibit her art to become a famous artist.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What inspired the main character to start creating art? 3. How did the main character restore her art? 4. What was the little boy's response after learning about the art of restoration? 5. What was the story about?
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Story Common Verbs in English: driving 1
Zoom the Brave Little Car
Zoom the little car learns to handle different driving situations and becomes confident on the road.
Talk about it 1. What did Zoom do when he encountered a sharp turn? 2. How did Zoom get back on the road after stalling and skidding? 3. What did Zoom do to make sure he drove safely? 4. How did Zoom feel after successfully making it through the sharp turn? 5. What did Zoom learn about driving?
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Story Common Verbs in English: driving 1
Cruiser's Adventure: A Story of Safe Driving
Cruiser, a car, explores new roads and learns the importance of safe driving while navigating detours, merging roads and handling the steering wheel.
Talk about it 1. Why was Cruiser taking a detour from the highway? 2. What did Cruiser need to do when the road he was on merged with another road? 3. What did Cruiser learn about driving by the end of the story? 4. What is the importance of being aware of your surroundings while driving?
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Story Common Verbs in English: vcs 1
The Adventures of the Coding Friends: A Lesson in Bug-Fixing
A group of friends work together to fix a bug in their code and learn to always check their work before adding new features.
Talk about it 1. Why did the friends decide to bisect their code? 2. How did the friends fix the bug in the code? 3. Why was it important to archive the old version of the code? 4. Who was blamed for causing the bug? 5. What did the friends learn from this experience?
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Story Common Verbs in English: vcs 2
Title: "Init's Adventure in the World of Code
Summary: A curious programmer named Init learns about Git commands to save, share, and rewrite the history of her code projects.
Talk about it 1. What did Init learn about stash? 2. How did Init merge her changes with others' work? 3. What command did Init use to go back in time and start over again? 4. What did Init use to see all her changes, stashes, and tags in one place? 5. How did Init share her code with others?
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Story Common Verbs in English: communication 1
Denny and the Secret Agent Drone: A Tale of Friendship and Gossip.
A drone named Denny makes contact with a secret agent machine and goes on adventures while sharing gossip and stories.
Talk about it 1. What was the relationship between Denny and the secret agent machine? 2. Why did Denny love to fly and explore new places? 3. What kind of information did the secret agent machine gather on its mission? 4. What did Denny and the secret agent machine talk about? 5. How did Denny feel when the secret agent machine's mission was complete?
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Story Common Verbs in English: communication 1
Polly's Chattery Adventure in the Forest
Polly, the chatty parrot, joins forces with her animal friends to search for a lost bone and have many chats and cackles in the forest.
Talk about it 1. Who is Polly and what does she like to do? 2. What kind of animal was barking loudly in the story? 3. What did Polly and her friends do together in the forest? 4. How did the story end? 5. Can you think of other ways Polly could have helped her friends in the forest?
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Story Common Verbs in English: communication 2
Lily's Journey to Clear Speech
A young girl overcomes her speech impediment with the help of an elderly woman and learns to speak with confidence.
Talk about it 1. How does Lily feel about her speech impediment at the beginning of the story? 2. What does the old lady do to help Lily improve her speech? 3. How does Lily feel about herself after she learns to speak clearly again? 4. What is the main lesson that Lily learns in the story?
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Story Common Verbs in English: communication 2
Tweet's Message Delivery Adventure
A little bird named Tweet delivers a secret message to his friend Sparrow while navigating through obstacles and meeting new friends along the way.
Talk about it -What was the message that Tweet was delivering? -Why did Tweet decline the cat's help? -What was the jaw-dropping news that Chirp had for Tweet? -How did Tweet become known as the best messenger in the city?
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Story Common Verbs in English: web 1
The Brave Dragon and the Magic Load
A dragon named Drag learns about a magic tool called Load and uses it to easily carry logs back to his kingdom, becoming the strongest and bravest dragon in all the land.
Talk about it 1. Why was Drag having trouble carrying logs back to the kingdom? 2. Who told Drag about Load, and what did they tell him? 3. How did Drag feel after using Load to carry the logs? 4. What did the other dragons in Link think of Drag after he used Load? 5. Do you think Drag would have been able to carry the logs without Load? Why or why not?
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Story Common Verbs in English: web 1
Lily's Web Adventure: A Lesson in Bookmarking and Downloading
A young girl named Lily learns the importance of bookmarking and downloading while browsing the web.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily want to do on the website? 2. Who did she ask for help when the screen went blank? 3. What did Lily learn about bookmarking and downloading? 4. What happened in the end? 5. How did Lily feel when she was able to download the story?
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Story Common Verbs in English: web 2
Lily's Typing Tales
A little girl named Lily shares her stories on a website and becomes a famous author.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily love to do on her computer? 2. How did Lily share her stories with the world? 3. Who did Lily invite to read her stories on the website? 4. What happened to Lily and her friends after they started reading and writing stories together?
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Story Common Verbs in English: web 2
The Treasure Hunt Adventure
Friends receive a message and embark on a treasure hunt, learning the value of teamwork and sharing.
Talk about it 1. Who were the friends in the story and what did they like to do together? 2. What was the message the friends received and what did it say? 3. Why did the friends decide to search for the treasure together? 4. What did the friends learn about teamwork and sharing by the end of the story?
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Story COVID-19 Vocabulary
The Pandemic and The Power of Awareness
A pandemic spreads across the world and a vaccine is discovered, but awareness and self-isolation play key roles in controlling the outbreak.
Talk about it 1. Why was the government asking people to practice social distancing and self-isolation? 2. What is a vaccine, and why was it important in this story? 3. Can you explain what it means to be asymptomatic? 4. Why was awareness important in controlling the pandemic? 5. How can people protect themselves and others from getting infected?
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