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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 J: Darbys Birthday Party2
The Adventure of Tim and Tom
Two best friends go on an adventure to find a magical land where their wish of staying together forever comes true.
Talk about it 1. What was Tim and Tom's wish? 2. Who helped Tim and Tom find the magical land? 3. Who was the king of the magical land? 4. How did the king grant Tim and Tom's wish? 5. What happened to Tim and Tom after their wish was granted?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Egypt
The Pharaoh's Restless Tomb
A group of brave children bring peace to the restless spirit of a pharaoh trapped in his own tomb, now a museum, in the delta of the desert.
Talk about it 1. What was the pharaoh's tomb used for? 2. Why did people fear the pharaoh's spirit? 3. How did the children bring peace to the pharaoh's spirit? 4. Why is the museum important to visitors? 5. What did the children learn from their visit to the museum?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Firefighters
The Brave Boy and the Fire-Breathing Dragon
A brave young boy named Timmy saves a village from a fire-breathing dragon using a pump and an ax.
Talk about it 1. Who was the main character in the story? 2. What did Timmy use to stop Blaze the dragon? 3. Why do you think Timmy was brave? 4. How did Timmy save the village? 5. Can you think of another way to solve the problem in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Firefighters
Max and the Fire Extinguisher
A machine named Max learns about safety and the importance of always having a fire extinguisher nearby.
Talk about it - What did Max do when he saw smoke coming out of him? - Why was the pilot with the helicopter able to help Max? - What did Max learn about safety from this experience? - How can you protect yourself and others in case of an emergency?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Garrett Morgan and the Traffic Signal
The Traffic Hero of Ohio
A little girl solves a traffic problem in Ohio by fixing a broken signal on the corner of Main Street.
Talk about it 1. Who was the main character in the story? 2. What was the problem in the city of Ohio? 3. What did Sarah do to solve the problem? 4. What does the term "traffic hero" mean? 5. Why was the city grateful for what Sarah did?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Going to the Art Museum
The Artist and the Computer: A Story of Still Life Sculpture
An artist creates a unique still life sculpture using a computer and becomes famous after displaying it in a museum.
Talk about it 1. What kind of art does the artist create in the story? 2. How does the artist use a computer in their artwork? 3. What is the reaction of people when they see the artist's sculpture in the museum? 4. Why do you think the artist became famous after displaying their sculpture in the museum?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Guess That President
From a Curious Boy to the Mining General
A boy named Max who wins a scholarship from the government, studies mining in college, becomes a successful mine manager and is appointed as the General of all the mines in Russia.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max want to go to college? 2. What did Max study in college? 3. What was Max's job before becoming the General of all the mines in Russia? 4. How did the President of Russia become interested in Max's mine? 5. What did Max become known as in the industry after his appointment as the Mining General?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Hannahs Townspeople
The Worker's Proud Project
A hardworking construction worker named Tim builds a beautiful school for a small town and becomes proud of his work.
Talk about it 1. Why did Tim groan when he heard about the project from the mayor? 2. What did the mayor say to convince Tim to build the school? 3. How did the children feel about the new school Tim built? 4. How did Tim feel about his work after building the school? 5. What lesson can we learn from Tim's story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: I Broke It
Taking Responsibility
A little boy learns the value of accepting responsibility by owning up to his mistakes and taking the appropriate punishment.
Talk about it 1. What did Max do wrong? 2. Why did Max's mother scold him? 3. What lesson did Max learn about accepting responsibility? 4. How did Max show he had learned his lesson? 5. Why is it important to own up to your mistakes?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Im the Tall One
Sarah Stands Tall
A little girl learns to stand up for herself when her friends tease her, by remembering her mother's advice to be proud and confident.
Talk about it 1. How did Sarah feel when her friends teased her? 2. What did Sarah remember her mother saying to help her feel better? 3. How did Sarah feel after she stood up tall and proud? 4. Why didn't teasing work anymore when Sarah became confident?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Its Cinco de Mayo Carlos
Maria's Dance Party
A young girl named Maria overcomes her fear of dancing in front of a big crowd with the help of her abuela's advice and becomes the life of the party.
Talk about it 1. What did Maria's abuela tell her about confidence? 2. Why was Maria nervous about dancing in front of the crowd? 3. How did the crowd react to Maria's dancing? 4. Why was Maria's abuela proud of her granddaughter? 5. How did Maria feel after dancing in front of the crowd?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Its Cinco de Mayo Carlos
The Brave Soldier Jack and the Festival Battle".
A brave soldier named Jack fights and wins a battle during a festival, becoming a hero and inspiring celebration in his kingdom.
Talk about it 1. Why was Jack scared before the battle? 2. How did Jack show bravery in the story? 3. Why do you think Jack's friends were too scared to help him fight in the battle? 4. How did the kingdom celebrate Jack's victory in the battle? 5. What do you think would have happened if Jack didn't fight in the battle?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Leopard Ram and Jackal
Max and the Brave Rabbit: A Fierce Friendship Story
A hunter and a bruised rabbit become friends after the rabbit shows its bravery by leaping away, despite being hurt.
Talk about it 1. What was the hunter's name and what was he known for? 2. How did the hunter feel when he saw the rabbit leap away? 3. Why did the hunter decide to help the rabbit? 4. How did the hunter and the rabbit become friends? 5. What did Max learn from his friendship with the rabbit?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Lets Make Shapes1
The Curved World's Flat Paths
The animals of the curved world work together to make their paths flat and live happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. Why did the animals of the curved world have trouble exploring it? 2. How did the animals solve their problem of steep paths? 3. Can you think of other ways the animals could have solved their problem? 4. Do you think it would be fun to live in a world with curved everything? 5. Imagine you could make any path in your neighborhood curved or flat, which one would you choose and why?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Lets Make Shapes1
The Shape Adventure: Joining Together to Create Something New
Many shapes join together to create a new and beautiful pattern by combining their straight and half sides.
Talk about it 1. What is the main idea of the story? 2. Which shape came up with the idea to join half their sides? 3. How did the shapes feel about the new creation? 4. Can you find the different shapes in your environment? 5. Can you come up with a new pattern by joining shapes together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Lets Make Shapes2
Tri's Geometric Adventure
Tri goes on an adventure to find the most interesting thing in geometry and discovers a hexagon that becomes his new home.
Talk about it 1. What did Tri initially set out to find on his adventure? 2. What did Tri think about the different shapes he visited before finding the hexagon? 3. How did Tri feel when he finally found the hexagon? 4. Why did Tri choose the hexagon as his new home? 5. Can you think of another shape that could be interesting for Tri to visit on his next adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Monkey and Crocodile
Finn and the Witty Escape: A Tale of Trust and Outsmarting
A little fox named Finn uses his wits and trust in his friends to outsmart a wicked wolf and save the animals in the forest, leading them to live happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. Why was Finn determined to save his friends? 2. How did Finn and his friends manage to escape from the wolf's lair? 3. How did the wicked wolf change after being invited to join the community of animals? 4. What did Finn learn about trust and teamwork? 5. What would you do if you were in Finn's place?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: My Uncle Is a Firefighter
Title: "Firefighters' Tour
A group of friends learn about being firefighters through a tour of a real fire truck.
Talk about it 1. What did the kids learn about being a firefighter? 2. What gear did the firefighters show the kids? 3. Why did the kids want to learn more about being a firefighter? 4. What was the kids' reaction to the tour of the fire truck?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Number Twelve
Timmy's Adventures in Measurement Land
A little creature named Timmy learns to measure his world using the width of tree branches and the shadow of a sundial.
Talk about it 1. How did Timmy use the width of tree branches to measure other things in the forest? 2. Why did Timmy notice that shadows changed throughout the day? 3. What did Timmy learn about measuring things? 4. How many steps did Timmy take in one day? 5. What was Timmy's favorite way to measure things?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Ocean Animals
The Endangered Community: A Story of Protection and Pollution
The animals in a community work together to clean up pollution and protect endangered species, ensuring their safe and happy living.
Talk about it 1. Why did the animals have to clean up their community? 2. What did the animals do to protect the endangered species? 3. How did the community change after they cleaned up the pollution? 4. Why is it important to protect endangered species?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Riding with Rosa Parks
Lily's Adventure: A Tale of Friendship and Fun
A little girl named Lily goes on an adventure with her best friend and feels better after overcoming her sadness.
Talk about it 1. Why was Lily feeling upset in the beginning of the story? 2. What did Lily's friend suggest to help her feel better? 3. What did Lily and her friend do on their adventure? 4. How did Lily feel at the end of the story? 5. Why do you think it was important for Lily's friend to listen and help her?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Riding with Rosa Parks
The Unfair Law at the Fair
The townspeople come together to change an unfair law and ensure fairness at the fair.
Talk about it 1. Why were the townspeople upset about the vendor's arrest? 2. What did the townspeople do to help the vendor? 3. How did the townspeople change the unfair law? 4. What did they learn about fairness at the fair?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: Safe Biking with Dad
Timmy the Turtle's Traffic Adventure
A little turtle named Timmy learns to follow traffic signals and protect himself while on a bike ride.
Talk about it 1. Why was Timmy nervous while riding his bike? 2. What did Timmy do to protect himself while on the road? 3. What did Timmy learn about traffic signals? 4. How did Timmy feel after following the traffic signals? 5. Why is it important to follow traffic signals when riding a bike?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary J: The Cinnamon Bun Mystery
Art at the Bakery: A Sweet Adventure
A little girl named Lily helps a baker named Bob create art with his baked goods at the bakery.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily always want to do after school? 2. How did Lily help Bob at the bakery? 3. What did the town think of the art that Bob and Lily created together?
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