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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 M: Mighty Glaciers
The Compressed Snow Adventure
A village near a mountain experiences a winter where the snow line is much lower and the snow is compressed into ice, leading to even more fun for the villagers.
Talk about it 1. Why were the villagers sad every summer? 2. How did the snow being compressed into ice make it more fun for the villagers? 3. What did the villagers learn from this experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Mighty Glaciers
Lily's Adventure in the Land of Glaciers
A young explorer named Lily set out on an adventure to discover the secrets of glaciers and returned home with a wealth of knowledge.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily discover about glaciers on her adventure? 2. What types of glaciers did Lily see during her journey? 3. How did Lily's adventure inspire others in her village? 4. What is firn and what type of glacier is it found in? 5. Why was Lily careful when she saw the crevasse?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Mother Teresa Mother to Many
Lily's Blessing of Faith and Inspiration
A young girl named Lily becomes a successful artist with the help of faith, inspiration, and a blessing.
Talk about it 1. What inspired Lily to become an artist? 2. How did Lily's grandmother help her? 3. What was the blessing in the story? 4. What message did the story teach about faith and inspiration? 5. How did Lily's success inspire others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Mother Teresa Mother to Many
Sister Mary's Extraordinary Acts of Kindness
A nun named Sister Mary inspires a young boy to help her with charity work, spreading the power of kindness and charity in their village.
Talk about it 1. What did Sister Mary believe about people? 2. Who did Sister Mary help with her charity work? 3. How did Timmy feel after helping Sister Mary with her work? 4. Why was Sister Mary an extraordinary person? 5. What did Timmy learn from Sister Mary?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: My Uncle Is a Firefighter
Jack the Brave Firefighter: A Rescue Mission
A brave firefighter named Jack uses his equipment and training to rescue people in an emergency and becomes a hero among the people.
Talk about it 1. What did Jack and his team do when they got to the scene of the emergency? 2. How did Jack help the people escape from the building that was on fire? 3. Why is Jack considered a hero among the people? 4. What does Jack always remember to do in emergencies? 5. How does Jack's team work together to help those in need during emergencies?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Parrots
Crest Saves the Subtropical Island
A magical creature named Crest saves a subtropical island from pollution by educating humans about the importance of taking care of their environment.
Talk about it 1. What did Crest discover about the island? 2. Why were the plants and animals getting sick? 3. What did Crest do to help the island? 4. What did the humans learn from Crest? 5. Why is it important to take care of the environment?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Parrots
Bill the Communicator: A Rainforest Tale
A tropical parrot named Bill learns to communicate with the creatures of the rainforest through hard work and dedication.
Talk about it 1. How did Bill learn to communicate with the creatures of the rainforest? 2. Why was Bill fascinated by the other parrots' abilities to mimic sounds and communicate? 3. What was the reason behind the other parrots' unique talents? 4. How did the other parrots feel about Bill's hard work and dedication? 5. What did Bill become known for in the rainforest?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Sharks
Darryl and the Cartilage Shark
A curious dinosaur named Darryl learns to appreciate differences in all creatures after encountering a shark with a unique cartilage skeleton.
Talk about it 1. What made Darryl so curious about the shark? 2. How did the shark's skeleton differ from Darryl's skeleton? 3. What did Darryl learn from his encounter with the shark? 4. How can we appreciate the differences in others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Snow Camping
The Snowshoe Hare and the Camouflaged Friend
A snowshoe hare helps a shivering creature survive hypothermia by showing it how to use snowshoes and camouflage in their cozy quinzhee.
Talk about it 1. Why did the creature need help from the snowshoe hare? 2. How did the snowshoe hare help the creature stay safe in the snowy landscape? 3. What did the snowshoe hare learn from helping the creature? 4. Why was the quinzhee a good place for the snowshoe hare and the creature to stay warm? 5. Can you think of other ways to help others when they are in need?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Sound All Around
Tweetie's Singing Adventure: The Power of Communication
A little bird named Tweetie learns about the power of communication through her singing voice and vocal cords.
Talk about it 1. What are vocal cords and how do they help Tweetie sing? 2. How does Tweetie learn to make her voice pleasant to listen to? 3. What is the importance of being sensitive to sound when communicating? 4. What did Tweetie learn about communication through her singing?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Story of the Sun
Max and the Lost Emu
A curious boy named Max helps a lost and confused emu find its way back to its family and becomes friends with it.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max decide to go and find the source of the rumble? 2. How did Max feel when he first saw the lost emu? 3. What did Max learn from his adventures with the emu? 4. Why do you think the emu needed Max's help? 5. What would you have done if you were in Max's place?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Best Guess
Lily's Temperature Adventure
Lily uses her data-collecting device to find the warmest room in her house and makes a bar graph to represent her findings.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's special device for collecting data? 2. How did Lily represent her data about the temperature of each room? 3. Which room was the warmest in Lily's house? 4. What did Lily use to make informed guesses about the temperature of each room? 5. What did Lily learn from her temperature adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Creature Constitution
The Town's Harmonious Election
A town learns the importance of discussion, unity, and the power of vote through a harmonious election.
Talk about it 1. Why was the air tense in the town during the election? 2. What did the town's citizens learn about having a voice and representation? 3. How did the citizens feel after the election was over? 4. Why is it important to discuss and understand each other's views? 5. How did the vote help the citizens make their voices heard?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Legend of John Henry
The Brave Train Driver: A Story of the Secret Railroad during the Civil War
A brave slave named Tom escapes to safety and becomes a skilled train driver on the secret railroad during the Civil War to help other slaves escape.
Talk about it 1. Why did Tom escape to the secret railroad? 2. How did Tom learn to drive the locomotive? 3. What challenges did Tom face on his journey? 4. Why was it important for Tom to be brave and clever? 5. How did Tom help other slaves escape to freedom?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Sleeping Dog
The Jungle Race: A Story of Friendship and Diversity
Six friends - an elephant, monkey, tortoise, giraffe, pangolin, and okapi - learn to appreciate each other's strengths in a jungle race.
Talk about it 1. Who won the race in the story and why? 2. What did the friends learn about each other during the race? 3. Which animal do you think would win in a real race and why? 4. Can you think of a time when you worked with others who were very different from you? 5. What did you learn from that experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Sometimes Friend
The Honest Rabbit: A Lesson in Truth and Relief
A bear teaches a rabbit that telling the truth brings relief and happiness.
Talk about it 1. Why did the rabbit feel bad after telling a lie? 2. What advice did Benny the bear give to the rabbit? 3. How did the animal who was lied to react when the truth was told? 4. What did the rabbit learn from this experience? 5. Why is it important to be honest and tell the truth?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Sometimes Friend
The Confused Robot's Relief Adventure
A robot learns to not hesitate in taking compliments and continue delivering packages efficiently after a confusing accident and false complaints.
Talk about it -What made R2 feel confused and panic in the beginning of the story? -Why did R2 go for a scan at the repair shop? -What was the opposite of what R2 thought happened with its deliveries? -Why did the other robots complain about R2's delivery methods? -What did R2 learn from the experience with the other robots?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Story of Jeans
Benny the Bolting Bolt and the Custom Boll Adventure
Benny the bolt goes on an adventure to find a custom boll and gains the power of lightning speed.
Talk about it 1. Why was Benny fascinated by the custom boll? 2. What did Benny have to overcome on his adventure? 3. How did the machine repay Benny for returning the custom boll? 4. What does it mean to be brave? 5. What is the moral of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Story of Jeans
The Magic Bolt and the Indigo Linen
The Prince's discovery of a magical bolt transforms casual clothes into magnificent outfits, despite the King's ban, becoming a treasured tradition passed down for generations.
Talk about it 1. Why was the magic bolt banned? 2. How did the prince feel about his new outfit? 3. What did the people of the kingdom do after the king banned the use of the magic bolt? 4. Why did the tradition of wearing clothes made from the finest linen and adorned with the magic bolt continue for generations? 5. Do you think the prince made the right decision to use the magic bolt even though it was banned? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Story of the Statue
The Iron Statue
The villagers rebuild a statue made of iron after it is shattered in a wind storm, creating an even more beautiful statue.
Talk about it - What kind of statue was it? - Why did the villagers love the statue? - What happened to the statue? - How did the villagers feel when the statue broke? - What did the villagers do to fix the statue? - Was the new statue better or worse than the old one?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Story of the Statue
The Statue of Liberty: A Symbol of Independence and Freedom
A young engineer named Liberty builds a statue symbolizing independence and freedom, inspiring generations to strive for their own.
Talk about it 1. Who is Liberty, and what did she build? 2. What is the significance of the statue that was built? 3. How did people feel when they saw the statue for the first time? 4. Why is the statue important for future generations? 5. What does the statue symbolize about independence and freedom?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: The Three Little Pigs
The Brave Squirrel and the Ravenous Bear: A Story of Friendship
A brave squirrel and a ravenous bear become friends after going on adventures and sharing food together.
Talk about it 1. Why was Samantha trembling when she saw the bear? 2. How did Samantha show bravery when she talked to the bear? 3. What did Samantha and the bear do together after they found the tree filled with ripe berries? 4. How did Samantha feel after she took a bite of the berry? 5. Why do you think the bear smiled and hugged Samantha?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Voyagers in Space
The Opposite Friends' Journey to Find the Wishing Ring
Two friends from opposite sides of a forest embark on a journey to find a special ring that will grant them one wish and learn the importance of friendship despite their differences.
Talk about it -What were the names of the two friends? -What did Sam like to do? -What did Tim like to do? -What was their goal on their journey? -What did they find at the end? -What did they wish for? -What did they learn about friendship?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Voyagers in Space
The Adventure of the Scientists: A Journey Through the Solar System
A group of scientists discover a new planet and explore its moon during a journey through the solar system.
Talk about it 1. What did the scientists want to study and explore? 2. What was the great discovery they made? 3. What did the scientists learn about the new planet and its moon? 4. What did the scientists bring back with them from their journey through space? 5. What do you think would have happened if the scientists never made the discovery?
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