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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 D: What
Timmy's Tasty Tales: A Story of Meals and More!
A little boy named Timmy learns to appreciate different meals while having adventures with food.
Talk about it 1. What was Timmy's favorite meal of the day? 2. What did Timmy and his dad catch while fishing? 3. What was Timmy's favorite snack? 4. Why was Timmy so excited to have fish for dinner? 5. What did Timmy learn about food after his adventures?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Where Animals Live
Max's Underground Adventure
A curious creature named Max goes on an underground adventure in a cave and discovers a hidden pond, ocean and makes new friends.
Talk about it 1. Where did Max live? 2. What did Max discover in the cave? 3. What was the underwater world like that Max found? 4. What did Max promise himself about his adventure in the cave, pond, and ocean? 5. How did Max feel after his adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Where Plants Grow
The Magic of Nature: A Story of Growth and Beauty.
A seed grows into a beautiful and healthy plant with the help of soil, sunlight, air, water, sand, and rock.
Talk about it - What did the seed need to grow into a plant? - How did the sand and rocks help the plant grow? - Why was the air important for the seed? - What happened when the sun shone brightly? - How did the soil, sand, rocks, water, air, and sunlight work together to make the seed grow into a beautiful and healthy plant?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Who Runs Faster
The Sprout, the Egg, and the Bird
A farmer plants a seed that grows into a plant that produces an egg, which hatches into a bird that returns every spring to lay its eggs.
Talk about it 1. What happened in the fall? 2. Why did the farmer plant the seed? 3. What did the plant grow into? 4. What was inside the egg? 5. What did the bird do every spring?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Why Cant I
Fun Day at the Park
Three friends have a fun-filled day at the park, dancing, painting, jumping, washing, climbing, and sliding.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. What did they do at the park? 3. What was the most challenging part of their adventure in the park? 4. Who had an idea to climb the tree? 5. How did they feel after having so much fun together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary D: Workers
The Picnic of Friends: A Story of Unity and Creativity
Six friends with different jobs come together for a picnic and work together to make it a memorable experience.
Talk about it -What were the jobs of each of the friends in the story? -What did each friend bring to the picnic? -What was the problem that arose during the picnic and what was the solution? -What is the lesson learned from this story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: A Sweet Tale
Lily's Sweet Treats Adventure
A little girl named Lily creates a special treat for her friends with a mix of ingredients, and they enjoy the chewy and delicious treats.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily use to make her special treat? 2. What did Lily's friends think about the treats? 3. Why were Lily's friends excited to come over and have a treat? 4. Was the treat soft or hard? 5. What did the treat taste like?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: All Kinds of Farms
A Tour of Bob's Farm
A farmer takes his children on a tour of their farm to show them the different crops and animals they grow and raise.
Talk about it 1. What did the farmer grow on his farm? 2. What animals did the farmer raise? 3. What did the children learn during their tour of the farm? 4. What did the cows provide for the family? 5. How was sugar made from the sugarcane?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Animals Animals
Savanna Adventures: The Story of Ellie and Friends
An elephant named Ellie and her friends go on a grand adventure to find the tallest tree in the African savanna.
Talk about it 1. Who is Ellie's best friend in the story? 2. How did they overcome the obstacles they encountered during their adventure? 3. What did they discover at the end of their journey? 4. Can you think of another adventure Ellie and her friends could go on? 5. What can we learn from the friendship between Ellie and her friends?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Bear and Kangaroo
Benny the Brave Bunny: A Picnic Adventure
Benny the bunny uses his skills of climbing, hopping, lifting, and juggling to catch and eat his own lunch during a picnic adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did Benny have to do to catch the berries? 2. How did Benny lift the heavy carrots? 3. What skills did Benny use during his picnic adventure? 4. What did Benny bring with him on future picnics? 5. Why was Benny proud of himself at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Carloss First Halloween
Pirate and the Friendly Ghost
A little girl dresses up as a pirate for Halloween and makes friends with a ghost who gives her treats instead of playing tricks.
Talk about it 1. What was the little girl's costume for Halloween? 2. Who did the little girl meet in the haunted building? 3. What did the ghost offer the little girl? 4. Why was the ghost tired of playing tricks? 5. How did the little girl and the ghost spend Halloween together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: City Animals
Max and the Forest Friends
Max the dog and his friends, including a duck, raccoon, squirrel and opossum, have adventures in the forest and work together to defeat a hawk.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max's best friend in the story? 2. What did Max and his friends do when they saw a hawk? 3. Why did the mice run away from Max and his friends? 4. How did Max and his friends feel at the end of the story? 5. Can you recall any other animals that were in the story besides Max?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Dollys Drama Queen Day
The Drama Queen's Emotional Adventure
A young girl learns to control her emotions and have fun with her friends instead of being a drama queen in "The Drama Queen's Emotional Adventure".
Talk about it 1. What happened to Sarah when she spilled her drink? 2. Why did Sarah's friends try to comfort her? 3. What was the magical power the fairy granted Sarah? 4. How did Sarah feel about being a drama queen after learning to control her emotions? 5. How was Sarah's playtime with her friends different after she learned to control her emotions?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Grandparents Day
Baking and Playing Together
A grandparent and their grandchild bake, watch a movie, play the piano, and share sweet memories together.
Talk about it - What did the grandparent and grandchild bake together? - What did they do after baking? - Did the grandparent know how to play the piano? - Did the grandchild like playing the piano? - What did they do with what they baked?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Hooray for the Farmers Market
The Village Celebration
A small village celebrates their talents, with the artist painting, band playing, baker baking, farmer growing, market selling and gardener decorating.
Talk about it -What do each person in the village do? -What was the celebration about? -What did the artist, band, baker, farmer, market, and gardener do to prepare for the celebration? -What made the celebration a success?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Hugs
The Misadventures of the Giant Family and the Terrible King
A family of giants escape the rule of a terrible king and find happiness in a distant land after a miserable climbing task to pick rotten fruits.
Talk about it 1. Why were the giants miserable? 2. How did the king treat the giants? 3. Why did the family of giants run away? 4. What happened when the king learned what the giants had done? 5. Where did the giants go to live in peace and happiness?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: I Am Your New Plant
The Little Plant That Could
A little plant grows into a big, beautiful tree with the help of sunlight, soil, and water.
Talk about it 1. Why does the little plant want to grow big and strong? 2. What does the sun, soil, and water do for the plant? 3. How do you think the plant feels when it becomes a big, beautiful tree? 4. What do you think is the importance of sunlight, soil, and water for plants?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Id Like To Be
Ava's Talent Adventure
Ava uses her talents of singing, dancing, and exploring to have adventures as a pirate, cowboy, and mermaid's friend.
Talk about it 1. What is Ava's talent? 2. What does Ava dream of becoming? 3. Who does Ava meet at the talent show? 4. What is the pirate searching for? 5. What does Ava do with the cowboys? 6. Who does Ava meet on the mysterious island? 7. What does Ava do in the underwater world?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: In the Mountains
The Strong and Sly Tiger
A small and proud tiger with strong stripes becomes the strongest creature in the forest with its cunning and bravery.
Talk about it 1. What made the tiger proud? 2. How did the tiger become the strongest creature in the forest? 3. Why did the owl ask the tiger for help? 4. What did the tiger wish for after retrieving the gem? 5. What made the tiger special compared to other creatures in the forest?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Make a Tree Friend
The Adventure of the Six Trees
Six trees, pine, oak, willow, elm, maple, and birch, embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and discovering new wonders by working together.
Talk about it 1. Who are the six trees in the story? 2. What did they do to overcome obstacles during their journey? 3. Which tree provided shade? 4. What did the birch do in the meadow? 5. What was the most important lesson the trees learned during their journey?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Making Pizza
The Chef's Secret Pizza Recipe
A chef teaches kids the secret to making a delicious pizza with cheese, sauce, pepperoni, a toss of love and fresh ingredients.
Talk about it 1. What was the chef's secret recipe for making a delicious pizza? 2. How did the chef spread the cheese and sauce on the pizza? 3. What did the kids think of the pizza when they tasted it for the first time? 4. What did the chef say was the key to making a great pizza? 5. Can you describe what the pizza looked like before it was cut into slices?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Police Officers
Lily the Traffic Cop: A Story of Law, Safety, and Crime-Fighting
Lily becomes a traffic cop, learns the importance of following the law and keeping everyone safe, and grows up to be a fair and just police officer known for her commitment to reducing crime.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily learn about laws and safety from her mother? 2. How did Lily help the police officer at the traffic corner? 3. Why was Lily admired by the people in the city? 4. What is the importance of following the law in the story? 5. How did Lily become a role model for kids?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Shapes in Tide Pools
The Adventure of Slimy, Claw, and Sparkle on the Shore
Slimy, Claw, and Sparkle embark on an adventure on the shore to open a mussel and find a pearl, learning the importance of teamwork and effort in discovering treasures.
Talk about it - Who were the three friends in the story? - What did they find in the tidal pools? - Why did they take the pearl back to their home on the shore? - What did they learn from their adventure? - What do you think was the most exciting part of their adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Shoes Men Wear
The Adventure of the Six Shoes
Six shoes with different personalities go on an adventure and learn the value of teamwork and cooperation.
Talk about it 1. Which shoe do you think you would be if you were one of the six shoes in the story? 2. Why did the work boots step in to help the others? 3. What did the six shoes learn about teamwork and cooperation? 4. Can you think of a time when you worked together with others to solve a problem or complete a task?
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