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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 RAZ Vocabulary C: Mongo and Cutie
Grandma's Playtime Adventure
Grandma joins in on the fun with Sarah and her friends for a playtime adventure filled with hide-and-seek and joy.
Talk about it 1. Who is Sarah's friend in the story? 2. Who joins Sarah and her friends in their playtime adventure? 3. What did they do after lunch? 4. Where did Sarah hide? 5. Why was Sarah happy to see her grandma? 6. What did they do together? 7. What was the end of the story like?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: Open and Close
Lily and the Freed Bird
A little girl frees a bird from a cage and forms a friendship with it.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily do when she first saw the bird in the cage? 2. What did Lily use to feed the bird? 3. What did Lily learn from her experience with the bird? 4. Why was the bird trying to fly out the window? 5. Why do you think the bird visited Lily every day after she freed it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: Pairs
One and Friends: A Tale of Embracing Uniqueness
The story is about a one-sided dice who learns to appreciate its uniqueness and continues to play happily with its two-sided and eye-shaped friends.
Talk about it 1. What did One feel about himself at first? 2. Why did Eye think One was special? 3. How did Two encourage One to feel better about himself? 4. How did One change after talking with his friends? 5. What is the message of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: Pairs
The Flying Twins and Their Homemade Wings
Two twin brothers make their own ice hockey gear, including wings, and become known as the "Flying Twins".
Talk about it 1. Why did Max and Mike want to make their own hockey gear? 2. How did they get the idea to make wings? 3. What happened when they put on their wings and skated on the ice? 4. How did the other players react to the twins' wings? 5. Can you think of another item the twins could make for their hockey gear?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: Rocks
The Adventure of the Stone and the Pebble
A big stone and a little pebble go on an adventure and learn the importance of sticking together.
Talk about it 1. Why did the big stone want to go on an adventure? 2. What did the pebble and the stone see on their journey? 3. How did the group of stones and pebbles protect themselves from the wind? 4. What did the big stone and the pebble learn at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: Sherman Sure Is Shy
Benny the Brave: A Story of Pride and Confidence
A shy rabbit learns to overcome his fears and embrace his individuality, winning a fancy dress competition and gaining confidence in the process.
Talk about it 1. What made Benny feel shy at the fancy dress competition? 2. Why did Benny's grandpa encourage him to be proud of himself? 3. How did Benny feel when he was declared the winner of the competition? 4. What lesson did Benny learn from participating in the competition? 5. Have you ever felt shy or unsure of yourself? How did you overcome it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: Space
Mia's Adventure into Space
A young girl named Mia becomes fascinated with space and eventually becomes an astronaut to explore the universe.
Talk about it 1. What did Mia see in the sky that made her interested in space? 2. What did Mia learn about comets? 3. Why did Mia want to become an astronaut? 4. How did the Moon affect the Earth? 5. Was Mia successful in her journey to become an astronaut?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: The Animals of Canada
The Flying Wolf and the Wish-Granting Moose
A wolf is granted the gift of flight by a wish-granting moose, but returns it when he realizes the joys of living among the creatures of the forest.
Talk about it 1. How did the wolf feel at the beginning of the story? 2. What did the beaver offer to help the wolf with? 3. Why did the wolf give back the gift of flight? 4. How did the wolf feel at the end of the story? 5. What lesson did the wolf learn about happiness?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: The Woodsy Band Jam
The Musical Jam Session in the Park
A group of musical friends have a jam session in the park, playing instruments including the horn, banjo, drum, fiddle, and fife.
Talk about it 1. What instruments did the friends play in the jam session? 2. Who played first in the session? 3. How did the different instruments add to the music? 4. Who played a cheerful tune that everyone sang along to at the end? 5. How did the music make people feel during the session?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: We Count
The Adventures of the Ant, Butterfly, Ladybug, Flea, Cricket, and Beetle
A group of friends, an ant, butterfly, ladybug, flea, cricket, and beetle, embark on a journey to help a lost beetle and form a lifelong bond.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What did the ant do for a living? 3. Who helped the butterfly find the ladybug? 4. How did the group overcome the obstacles they faced on their journey? 5. What did the beetle do to thank the group for helping him? 6. Why did the group become lifelong friends?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: We Make a Snowman
Frosty's New House
A snowman named Frosty visited a house in the village and made it his own, becoming best friends with the kids who lived there.
Talk about it 1. What did Frosty have in his mouth? 2. How many eyes did Frosty have? 3. Why did Frosty decide to stay at the house? 4. How did the kids feel when they saw Frosty? 5. What did Frosty and the kids do together? 6. What was the snowman's name? 7. What did Frosty use for his nose?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: What Animals Eat
Fish and Bug: A New Friendship
A fish and a bug become friends while playing and eating in a pond surrounded by fruit trees and grass.
Talk about it 1. What did the fish love to eat in the pond? 2. Why did the bug become scared when it saw the fish? 3. How did the fish and bug become friends? 4. What kind of adventures did the fish and bug have together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: What Do I Wear
The Smiling Treasures: A Story of Love and Gratitude
A young girl finds a watch and ring, which bring her joy and love throughout her life and are eventually passed down as cherished family treasures.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily find on the ground? 2. Why was Lily grateful for the watch and ring? 3. How did Lily feel about the watch and ring as she grew older? 4. What did Lily tell her children about the watch and ring? 5. How did the watch and ring become special treasures in the family?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: What I Want
The Little Girl and Her Smart Dog
A little girl's love and determination to teach her dog something new every day leads to a dream come true in a dog competition where they win first prize.
Talk about it 1. What did the little girl want to teach her dog? 2. Why was the little girl determined to make her dog the smartest one in the world? 3. What was the little girl's dream about? 4. How did the little girl and her dog win first prize? 5. How did the little girl feel at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: What Is at the Zoo
Jungle Friends Unite
A group of animal friends in the jungle make new friends with a giraffe, a hippopotamus, and a sea lion.
Talk about it 1. Who are the friends in the story? 2. Who was the new friend that came to visit the jungle? 3. What did the animal friends see by the river? 4. Did all the animals become friends? 5. What kind of adventures did they go on?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: Whats My Job
Mia's Artistic Journey
A woman named Mia who loves to drive and make art, becomes an artist after her boss supports her decision to leave her job as a teacher.
Talk about it 1. What was Mia's job before she became an artist? 2. Who offered Mia a job as an artist? 3. How did Mia feel about her boss's support for her decision to become an artist? 4. What did Mia love to do besides teaching? 5. Where did Mia go when she was driving for her job as a teacher?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: When Is Nighttime
The Shining Star's Gift of Sleep
A star learns to balance its shine with consideration for others to promote harmony in the nighttime world.
Talk about it 1. Why did the star feel tired? 2. How did the star solve the problem of keeping others awake at night? 3. What do you think was the most important lesson the star learned? 4. How can you be like the shining star in your own life?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary C: Yummy Yummy
Lily's Delicious Snack Plate and Dinner
A little girl named Lily makes a snack plate and dinner with all her favorite foods, including jam, apples, cookies, peas, bananas, carrots, popcorn, pizza, lima beans, and corn.
Talk about it 1. What were some of the foods Lily picked for her snack plate and dinner? 2. What did Lily think about all the yummy food she had to eat? 3. How did Lily feel at the end of the story? 4. Can you name a few other foods that Lily might want to try next time she goes to the store?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Animal Tongues
The Sticky-Tongued Dragon and the Helpful Brush
A dragon uses his sticky tongue and strong muscles to help others in the forest and finds a solution for his dirty teeth with a helpful brush.
Talk about it 1. What did the dragon use his tongue for? 2. How did the dragon clean his teeth before he got the brush? 3. Why did the animals give the dragon a brush? 4. Was the dragon happy with the brush? Why or why not? 5. How do you think the dragon felt after using his tongue and muscles to help others in the forest?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Backyard Camping
Backyard Adventure: Sarah's Camping Trip
A little girl named Sarah sets up a camping trip in her backyard and has an adventurous night with her gear, including a tent, sleeping bag, flashlight and pajamas.
Talk about it 1. What did Sarah bring with her on her camping trip? 2. How did Sarah feel when she heard strange noises outside the tent? 3. What did Sarah do when she woke up the next morning? 4. Why was Sarah's backyard camping trip the perfect way to spend a summer day?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Bats Day and Night
Benny the Bat's Cave Adventure
Benny the bat learns to use echolocation to navigate the mysterious cave and leads other bats to do the same.
Talk about it 1. How did Benny feel when he first entered the cave? 2. What did Benny do when he couldn't find his way back to the entrance of the cave? 3. What did the bats in the cave learn from Benny's experience? 4. Why was it important for the bats to use echolocation? 5. What did Benny remember that helped him find his way back to the entrance of the cave?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Caretakers
Lily the Hero – A Story of Many Jobs
A little girl named Lily becomes all the jobs she loves - doctor, dentist, firefighter, vet, police officer, and babysitter - to help her community.
Talk about it 1. What inspired Lily to become a doctor/dentist/firefighter/vet/police officer/babysitter? 2. How did Lily help her community? 3. What did Lily learn about each job? 4. What would you like to be when you grow up and why? 5. Can you think of other jobs that help people and the community?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Community Helpers
The Teamwork Picnic
The doctor, teacher, baker, firefighter, police officer, and construction worker have a picnic to celebrate their teamwork and hard work in making the town a better place.
Talk about it 1. Who are the helpers in the story? 2. What do they do to help the town? 3. Why did they have a picnic? 4. How did they feel at the end of the picnic? 5. Can you think of any other helpers in your community?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Country Places
Lily's Little Chicks: A Farm Adventure
Lily takes care of baby chicks she finds in the barn on her grandpa's farm, surrounded by a shed, orchard, corral, barn, farmhouse, and pen.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily find in the barn? 2. Where did Lily put the baby chicks she found? 3. What was Lily's grandpa's reaction to the surprise she made? 4. What are some of the places on the farm that are mentioned in the story?
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