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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 G: Places People Live1
Title: Tweetie's Glass Adventure
A little bird named Tweetie learns to overcome her fears and enjoy new experiences by admiring her reflection in a piece of glass.
Talk about it 1. What was Tweetie's initial reaction to the piece of glass on the ground? 2. Why did Tweetie fly above the glass instead of landing on it? 3. What did Tweetie's friends tell her about taking a bath in the glass? 4. What was Tweetie's experience like when she finally took a bath in the glass? 5. What lesson did Tweetie learn from her adventure with the glass?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Places People Live1
Timmy's Adventure in a New Land
A small creature named Timmy explores outside his cave, finds a new place to live and play with friends.
Talk about it 1. Why did Timmy leave his cave? 2. How did Timmy get to the new place he found? 3. What did Timmy see when he got to the new place? 4. Who did Timmy meet in the new place? 5. Did Timmy like living in the new place? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Places People Live2
The Adventures of Jack and Jill: The Search for the Missing Wheel
Two friends go on a quest to find their lost stone wheel and discover a treasure trove guarded by a friendly dragon.
Talk about it 1. What did Jack and Jill find at the bottom of the cliff? 2. Why was the dragon friendly? 3. What did the dragon trade for the stone wheel? 4. What did Jack and Jill bring back to their village? 5. Where did Jack and Jill go on their next adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Ready Set Bike
The Smooth-Running Oil Pump
A kind mechanic fixes an oil pump, restoring it to its smooth operation and bringing happiness to the people.
Talk about it 1. Why was the oil pump important to the people? 2. What was wrong with the pump and how did the mechanic fix it? 3. How did the people feel when the pump was working smoothly again?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Ready Set Bike
Tim's Adventure on Two Wheels
A young boy named Tim learns the importance of checking his brakes and wearing a helmet while riding his bicycle.
Talk about it 1. Why did Tim need a new inner tube? 2. What did Tim forget when he was riding his bike fast? 3. What did Tim do to make his brakes work again? 4. Why is it important to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Rock Hunting
Jack's Obsidian Adventure
A brave hunter named Jack goes on a journey to find obsidian for his arrowheads, becoming a hero in his village.
Talk about it - What is Jack's village made of? - What does Jack use to make his arrowheads? - Why does Jack go on a journey to find obsidian? - How does Jack become a hero in his village?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Rude Robot
Rusty's Battery Adventure
A robot named Rusty goes on an adventure to recharge its battery but ends up speaking a different language after receiving a new one.
Talk about it 1. What was Rusty's adventure about? 2. How did Rusty's battery get low? 3. Who helped Rusty when his battery was low? 4. What happened after Rusty got a new battery? 5. How did Rusty and his friends react to Rusty speaking a different language?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Signs Are Everywhere
The Winding Toy Shop Adventure
A little girl discovers a toy shop with amazing wind-up toys and becomes their best advertiser.
Talk about it 1. What was the name of the toy shop? 2. What type of toys did the shop sell? 3. Who visited the toy shop for the first time? 4. What did the little girl take home from the shop? 5. How did the little girl advertise the toy shop? 6. Why was the owner of the toy shop happy at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Signs Are Everywhere
The Winding Road Warning
A village comes together to advertise the dangers of a winding road through posters and signs after learning its importance.
Talk about it 1. Why was the sign with the warning message put up? 2. What did the villagers do to make others aware of the winding road ahead? 3. How did the villagers feel after they found out about the dangers of the winding road? 4. Why was it important for the villagers to advertise this information to others? 5. What advice would you give to someone who is going to pass by a winding road?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Food We Eat1
The Mouse's Quest for Cheese: A Journey Through the World of Food
A mouse goes on a journey to find out where cheese comes from, learning about the connection between food, animals, and plants.
Talk about it 1. What did the mouse want to find out about cheese? 2. Who did the mouse ask for help on her journey? 3. What did the cow tell the mouse about what she ate and turned into milk? 4. What did the mouse learn about food and where it comes from? 5. Where do oranges come from?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Food We Eat2
Tommy's Tasty Pepperoni Omelet
A chef named Tommy makes a delicious pepperoni omelet with a special wheat sauce, impressing his friends and becoming known as the best omelet maker.
Talk about it 1. What ingredients did Tommy use to make the omelet? 2. How did Tommy's friends react to the omelet? 3. What did Tommy add to the omelet to make it special? 4. Why do you think Tommy wanted to make something special for his friends? 5. What did Tommy become known as after making the omelet?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Legend of Nian
The Noisy Dragon's Chinese New Year Celebration
A dragon in China creates noise with firecrackers during Chinese New Year, causing fear but also adding to the festivities.
Talk about it -What do the villagers think of the dragon's noise? -Why do they think the dragon makes noise? -How does the dragon feel about Chinese New Year? -What do the villagers and the dragon have in common during the Chinese New Year celebration?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Little Red Hen
Lily's Busy Bake-Off Adventure
A little girl named Lily must plant and harvest her own wheat to bake a birthday cake for a friend and learns to appreciate the hard work that goes into things she loves.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily need to make the cake? 2. How did Lily get the flour to bake the cake? 3. What did Lily do when she realized she didn't have enough flour? 4. How did Lily feel after she made the cake with her own flour? 5. Why was Lily proud of the cake she made for her friend's birthday party?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Queen Ants Birthday
Title: "The Guard's Tasty Surprise
A guard surprises the king by becoming his new chef and serving the tastiest food in the kingdom.
Talk about it 1. Who was the king's favorite chef? 2. Why did the king put a guard at the kitchen? 3. What happened to the king's chef? 4. Who made the food that the king ate in the story? 5. How did the king feel when he saw the food the guard brought him?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Queen Ants Birthday
The Hardworking Bees and their Neat Nest
A group of hardworking bees with a queen bee come together to make the neatest nest filled with delicious honey.
Talk about it - Why did the queen bee want to make a special surprise for the worker bees? - What did the worker bees do to make the nest neat and tidy? - How did the queen bee rule the hive? - What was the special surprise that the queen bee made for the worker bees?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Spiders Web
Shelly the Spider and Her Sticky Silk Adventure
A spider named Shelly goes on a journey to fix her non-sticky silk and solves the problem with the help of an old spider.
Talk about it 1. What was Shelly the spider's problem with her silk? 2. What did Shelly do to solve her problem? 3. Who helped Shelly in her journey? 4. How did Shelly feel after fixing her silk? 5. What can we learn from Shelly's story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: This Is a Bird
The Contest of Unique Skills
A penguin, a vulture, a pelican, a hummingbird, and a chicken have a contest to showcase their unique skills, learn to appreciate each other's differences, and live happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. What did the vulture do to the other birds? 2. Who won the singing contest? 3. What was the chicken good at? 4. What did the pelican suggest to Peter? 5. Why did all the birds become friends in the end?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Time of Day
The Adventure of Time
A young person named you embarks on an adventure to understand time and learns about its value and importance.
Talk about it 1. How does the young person feel about time at the beginning of the story? 2. What did the young person learn about time during their adventure? 3. How do different people see time, according to the story? 4. Why is time a valuable resource? 5. What did the young person realize about time at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Time of Day
Tim's Time to Shine
Tim, the subject, put on a successful show for his friends in the evening after preparing all morning and afternoon.
Talk about it 1. What did Tim want to show his friends? 2. What was the special show scheduled for? 3. How did Tim feel after the show was over? 4. What did Tim decide to do the next morning? 5. Why do you think Tim wanted to put on another show?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Troll Bridge
Billy the Tossing Billy Goat
Billy the billy goat becomes the best tosser in the meadow and makes everyone snort with laughter.
Talk about it - What is Billy's challenge to his friends? - How does Billy become known as the best tosser in the meadow? - Why did everyone love Billy despite his mischievous behavior? - Can you think of a time when you showed off your own special talents?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Troll Bridge
The Billy Goat Outsmarts the Grumpy Troll
A clever Billy goat outsmarts a grumpy troll blocking his path by tricking him into letting him pass without fixing the broken bridge.
Talk about it 1. What was the troll blocking the Billy goat's path for? 2. How did the Billy goat get past the troll without fixing the bridge? 3. What lesson did the Billy goat learn from the experience? 4. Why was the troll grumpy? 5. Do you think the Billy goat should have fixed the bridge or found another way to pass? Why?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: What in the World Is That
The Adventure of the Clever bird with the webbed feet
A strange bird with webbed feet finds a hidden treasure after following a moving feather, earning it recognition as the cleverest bird in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What was strange about the bird in the story? 2. How did the bird find the treasure? 3. Why did the other birds admire the strange bird? 4. What was the bird's reaction when it found the treasure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Whose Eggs Are These1
The Amazing Spiny Twig
A brave rabbit discovers a spiny twig with soft, silky fibers that becomes a special place in the forest for all creatures.
Talk about it 1. What was special about the spiny twig? 2. Why were the animals afraid of the spiny twig at first? 3. How did the rabbit feel when she discovered the silky fibers on the twig? 4. What did the other animals think of the spiny twig after they learned about its silky fibers? 5. Why is it important to not judge things based on their appearance?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Why Do Leaves Change Color
Pandy's Adventure with Food: The Benefits of Change".
A little panda named Pandy learns the joys of trying new foods and embracing change.
Talk about it 1. What did Pandy like to eat before trying new foods? 2. How did Pandy's friends influence her to try new foods? 3. What did Pandy learn about change and trying new things? 4. How did Pandy feel after trying new foods? 5. Can you think of something new you would like to try?
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