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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 E: Shoes Women Wear
The Adventures of the Shoe Squad
A group of shoes, slippers, flip-flops, hiking boots, work boots, pumps and sneakers, go on an adventure together, learning the importance of teamwork.
Talk about it 1. Which shoes had the most trouble on the adventure? 2. Why did the sneakers suggest working together? 3. Can you think of a time when you needed to work with others to achieve a goal? 4. How did the shoes help each other out on the adventure? 5. What did the shoes learn about teamwork from their adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Sloth Wants to Snooze
Sarah and the Sloth's Snooze in the Rainforest
A tired girl named Sarah is lifted into a cozy tree branch for a nap by a friendly sloth in the rainforest.
Talk about it 1. What was the girl’s name in the story? 2. What was she feeling when she took a nap in the rainforest? 3. Who lifted her into the air and put her in a cozy tree branch to sleep? 4. How did the girl feel after the sloth helped her take a nap? 5. What can we learn from the story about kindness and appreciation of peaceful moments?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Stop Snoring
Benny and Kiki: The Musical Friends
Benny and Kiki become the best of musical friends after Benny wakes Kiki up with his music.
Talk about it 1. What was Benny's favorite instrument? 2. How did Benny try to wake Kiki up? 3. What happened when Benny played his music loudly? 4. What did Kiki say after he woke up? 5. How did Benny and Kiki become friends?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: The Boy Who Cried Wolf
The Liar Wolf and the Sheep
A wolf repeatedly tricks and eats sheep, but after being caught and apologizing, he learns to live truthfully.
Talk about it 1. Why did the sheep let the wolf stay with them? 2. How did the sheep know the wolf was lying? 3. Why did the wolf cry and apologize? 4. What did the wolf learn from the experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: The Contest
Jack and the Tallest Seed: A Lesson in Perseverance.
A boy named Jack learns to focus on the future and wins a contest for growing the tallest seed with perseverance.
Talk about it 1. What did Jack learn from his grandma about the past and future? 2. Why was Jack sad at first in the story? 3. How did Jack win the contest for growing the tallest seed? 4. What was the most important lesson Jack learned from the story? 5. How can you apply what Jack learned to your own life?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: The Storm
Cloudy's Adventure in the Sky
Cloudy learns to embrace the rain, wind, lightning, thunder and have fun in the sky.
Talk about it 1. What is the name of the little cloud in the story? 2. How does Cloudy feel about the rain and wind at first? 3. What does Cloudy learn about the lightning and thunder? 4. What does Cloudy do every time it rains and the wind blows? 5. How does Cloudy feel about the rain, wind, lightning, and thunder at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: The Vet
Shell's Healing Adventure
A kind-hearted squirrel helps a sick animal named Shell heal her broken paw.
Talk about it 1. What was wrong with Shell? 2. How did Shell try to walk with her broken paw? 3. Who helped Shell when she fell? 4. What did the squirrel do to help Shell's paw heal? 5. What did Shell learn from this experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Tiny Tugboat
The Stuck Boats and Ships Adventure
A group of boats and ships work together to break free from being stuck and continue on their sea adventure.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem that the boats and ships faced in the story? 2. How did the submarine come up with a solution? 3. What did the boats and ships have to do to break free from being stuck? 4. How did the different types of boats work together in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Whats for Dinner
Lily's Adventure with a Delicious Fruit
A curious girl named Lily tries and succeeds in tasting a delicious fruit hanging from a tree despite the branch bending.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's favorite thing to do? 2. Why did Lily reach for the fruit hanging from the tree? 3. What happened when Lily reached for the fruit for the first time? 4. What made the fruit so special and delicious to Lily? 5. Do you think you would have done the same thing as Lily if you were hungry and saw a delicious fruit hanging from a tree?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary E: Whats In That Pouch
The Adventures of Karen and Friends in the Outback
A kangaroo, her joey, a wallaby, a bilby, and a koala embark on a journey to help each other and become great friends in the Australian outback.
Talk about it 1. Who was the main character in the story? 2. What did Wally need help with in the beginning of the story? 3. Who offered to help Wally find his friend? 4. What did Karen and her friends learn from their adventure? 5. How did the story end?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: A Clown Face
The Cheeky Little Girl and the Wise Old Man
A cheeky little girl learns to embrace her facial expressions and be happy after seeking advice from a wise old man.
Talk about it 1. How does Cheeks feel about her face at the beginning of the story? 2. How does the wise old man help Cheeks understand her face? 3. How does Cheeks feel about her face at the end of the story? 4. What does Cheeks' face tell her about herself? 5. Why is the wise old man considered wise?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Are You From India
The Adventures of Spot: The Famous Shaggy Dog of India.
A shaggy dog named Spot goes on an adventure in India to find a treasure and becomes famous.
Talk about it - What did Spot find at the end of his journey in the jungle? - Why was Spot known as famous dog? - What made Spot a brave dog? - What obstacles did Spot face on his journey to find the treasure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Best of Friends
The Triumphant Race
Two friends overcome their enemy and win a race, becoming friends and having fun racing together.
Talk about it - Who were the main characters in the story? - How did the friends feel about their enemy at the beginning of the story? - What happened in the first race? - What did Max do to prepare for the next race? - How did Max feel after he won the second race? - How did the friends' relationship with their enemy change throughout the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Changing Seasons
The Magic of the Seasonal Cycle
A magical land experiences the changing seasons in a cycle, with each season bringing new adventures and experiences for the children living there.
Talk about it 1. What are the four seasons in the story? 2. How does the land change during each season? 3. What activities do the kids in the story enjoy during each season? 4. Why is the cycle of seasons important to the children in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Community Workers
The Five Helpers of the Community
A doctor, firefighter, mail carrier, thermometer and delivery person work together to keep a small community safe and healthy.
Talk about it 1. Who are the five important people in the story? 2. What did the doctor do to help the little girl feel better? 3. Why did the firefighter go to the town square? 4. How did the mail carrier show determination? 5. How do the five helpers work together to keep the community safe and healthy?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Does It Sink or Float
Lily's Floating and Sinking Adventure
A little girl named Lily learns that objects float or sink in water depending on their weight and volume while playing with her toys in the bathtub.
Talk about it 1) What did Lily learn about floating and sinking in water? 2) What happened to the apple and the watermelon when they were placed in the water? 3) What surprised Lily about the marble in the water? 4) Why do you think some objects float and others sink in water?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Double It
The Double Adventure of Jack and Jill
Two best friends, Jack and Jill, find themselves in a magical world after climbing into a small box and discover everything is double the size they are used to.
Talk about it -What did Jack and Jill learn from their experience in the magical world? -How did Jack and Jill feel when they first got stuck in the box? -What do you think the magical world looked like? -Why do you think the voice told Jack and Jill to climb into the box? -What kind of adventures do you think Jack and Jill had in the magical world?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Firefighters
Lily and the Forest Fire: A Tale of Protection and Safety
A little girl named Lily uses her tools and quick thinking to protect the safety of her village and stop a forest fire from spreading.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily do when she saw smoke coming from the forest? 2. How did Lily and the villagers stop the fire from spreading? 3. Why was Lily praised by the villagers? 4. Why did Lily always carry her tools with her? 5. How did Lily protect the safety of her village and others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Flashlight Shadow Show
Bella's Batty Adventure
A brave little bat named Bella discovers a group of bats having a dance party in a dark cave.
Talk about it 1. What did Bella hear while flying through the forest? 2. Why did Bella follow the sounds she heard? 3. What was in the dark cave that Bella found? 4. How did Bella feel when she saw the shadow on the cave wall? 5. Why did Bella visit the cave every night?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Following the Map
Sarah's Compass Adventure
A brave girl named Sarah sets off on a journey to find the most beautiful place in the world using her compass and map.
Talk about it 1. What did Sarah carry with her on her journey? 2. How did she decide which way to go when she came to a fork in the road? 3. What did she find at the South direction according to her compass? 4. What did Sarah do after she found the most beautiful place in the world? 5. How did Sarah feel when she completed her goal?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Gaggle Herd and Murder
The Brave Pack of the Magical Forest
Different groups of animals in a magical forest come together to form a pack and save a herd of deer from a murder of crows.
Talk about it 1. What was the purpose of the gathering of animals in the story? 2. Why did the murder of crows attack the herd of deer? 3. How did the different groups of animals help each other in the story? 4. What lesson did the animals learn from this experience? 5. Can you think of a situation in real life where people come together to help others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: Glassblowing
The Glassblower's Silly Bubble
A glassblower named Tim creates a silly bubble for a princess' birthday and becomes famous for his happy creations.
Talk about it 1. What tools did the glassblower have? 2. How did Tim make the bubble for the princess? 3. Why did Tim make the bubble into a silly shape? 4. How did Tim become famous? 5. Can you think of something you could make with melted glass?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: How Is the Weather Today
Lila's Windy Adventure
A little girl named Lila bravely plays in a windy, stormy, and icy shower.
Talk about it 1. Why did Lila go outside during the storm? 2. How did Lila feel after playing in the rain? 3. What did Lila remember her mother saying about storms? 4. What season was it in the story? 5. How did the weather change throughout the day?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary F: How to Make a Snow Person
The Detail-Oriented Builder
A detail-oriented person builds a well-constructed house using materials with precision.
Talk about it 1. What was the person in the story trying to build? 2. What materials did they use to build the house? 3. What was the first, second, and third thing they built? 4. Why was it important for the person to be detail-oriented? 5. How did their friends feel about the house when they saw it?
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