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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: Why Do Leaves Change Color
Timmy The Tree and The Magic of Leaf Storage
A young tree named Timmy learns about the process of leaves changing and storing energy for trees.
Talk about it 1. What did Timmy do with the leaves that fell from his branches? 2. Why did the leaves change color and become crunchy? 3. What did Timmy learn about the process of leaves changing? 4. How did Timmy become an expert on the subject of leaf storage? 5. What can we learn from Timmy's story about nature and learning?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Why Do Leaves Change Color
Sprout and the Cycle of Life: A Story of Protection
A small plant named Sprout learns about photosynthesis and its role in protecting the earth by making sure there is a balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide in the air.
Talk about it 1. What is photosynthesis and how does it work? 2. How does Sprout help protect the earth? 3. Why does Oak tell Sprout about photosynthesis? 4. What is the cycle of life and how does Sprout play a role in it? 5. What is the importance of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Wiggly Worms
Curly the Caterpillar's Transformation
A caterpillar named Curly learns to embrace his mucus, which helps him spin a cocoon and transform into a beautiful butterfly.
Talk about it 1. What was Curly feeling when he noticed his bristles were covered in mucus? 2. How did Benny help Curly? 3. What happened to Curly's cocoon after a few days? 4. How did Curly feel about his mucus after transforming into a butterfly?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Wiggly Worms
The Strong Bear and the Brave Squirrel: A Tale of Soil Protection
A bear and a squirrel work together to gather nuts to fertilize the soil and protect their forest.
Talk about it 1. Why did the bear need a mate to help gather nuts? 2. What was the special fertilizer made of? 3. Why was it important to protect the soil? 4. How did the bear and the squirrel become friends? 5. What happened to the plants after they spread the fertilizer?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: Wild Horses
The Brave Mustangs: Protecting their Sanctuary.
A herd of mustangs work together to remove pests and protect their sanctuary on the plains.
Talk about it 1. Why did the mustangs need to protect themselves? 2. How did the mustangs remove the pests from their land? 3. What did the mustangs learn from their journey to protect their home? 4. Why is it important for animals to work together to protect their habitat?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary M: You Stink
Max the Brave: Protecting the Burrow with Musk
Max uses musk to protect his den and family from rabies and becomes known as the brave protector of the burrow.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max and where does he live? 2. What did Max hear from his enemy? 3. How did Max keep himself and his family safe from rabies? 4. What did Grandpa mouse tell Max about musk? 5. What did Max become known as after using musk to protect his den?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: A Landforms Adventure
The Brave Little Mouse's Treasure Hunt
A brave little mouse discovers a secret code that leads her on an adventure to find a hidden treasure.
Talk about it 1. What inspired the mouse to investigate the strange flower? 2. What was written on each petal of the flower? 3. How did the mouse crack the code? 4. What challenges did the mouse face on her journey to find the treasure? 5. What was the treasure like when she finally found it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: A Landforms Adventure
Discovering Delta: A Land of Surprising Landscapes
A landform called Delta has diverse landscapes, including hills, cliffs, gorges and plateaus, that offer endless adventure for all types of explorers.
Talk about it 1. What is Delta and what makes it special? 2. What is an isthmus and how does it relate to the delta? 3. What is a peninsula and how does it connect to the delta? 4. What is a plateau and how does it look like in the story? 5. What is weathering and how does it shape the land in the story? 6. What kind of landscapes can be found in Delta?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: All About Kites
Luna and the Magic Bridle: A Weather Adventure
A young inventor named Luna discovers a magical bridle and uses it to control the wind and measure the temperature, becoming the most famous meteorologist in the land.
Talk about it 1. Who is Luna in the story? 2. What did Luna hear about the magical bridle? 3. What did Luna invent to measure the temperature and wind speed? 4. How did Luna become famous in the land? 5. Why did Luna land quickly when she saw an unusual reading on her instrument?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Asthma
Benny the Brave Bear and his Asthma Adventure
A young bear named Benny learns to manage his asthma symptoms by avoiding triggers, using an inhaler, and living a healthy life.
Talk about it 1. What is asthma and what are the symptoms of it? 2. What triggers Benny's asthma? 3. How does Benny avoid his asthma triggers? 4. Why is it important for Benny to always carry his inhaler with him? 5. How does Benny feel after he uses his inhaler in the woods?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Awesome Ants
Lily's Quest for Understanding
A young girl named Lily goes on an adventure to understand the main source of a river and becomes known as the wisest person in the village.
Talk about it 1. What made Lily different from other people in the village? 2. Why did Lily want to find the main source of the river? 3. What did Lily learn about the source of the river and how was it related to her adventure? 4. How did Lily become known as the wisest person in the village? 5. What can we learn from Lily's bravery and determination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Awesome Ants
Vibrant Antenna: A Story of Ant Communication
A colony of ants use their antennae to communicate and release vibrations to find each other after an earthquake.
Talk about it 1. How do the ants communicate with each other? 2. Why is it important for the ants to find each other after the earthquake? 3. Can you think of another way the ants could have found each other besides using their antennae? 4. What does the word "colony" mean in the story? 5. Do you think all species of ants communicate the same way?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Bedbugs Bite
The Critter and the Magic Suitcase.
A critter becomes the center of attention and loved by all creatures in the forest after finding a suitcase filled with developing fluid that has a magical effect.
Talk about it 1. What was the critter's problem in the beginning of the story? 2. How did the critter change after finding the suitcase? 3. Why did all the creatures in the forest love the critter? 4. What do you think the developing fluid in the suitcase was for? 5. Do you think you would have dipped your paws into the fluid like the critter did?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Beyond the Five Senses
The Otter's Ocean Adventure
Olly the otter goes on a journey with his mate Turtly and uses a compass and his senses to discover hidden treasures in the ocean.
Talk about it 1. What did Olly find in the ocean that helped him on his journey? 2. How did Olly and Turtly find the hidden treasure? 3. What did Olly learn from Dolly the dolphin about the world around him? 4. What are some ways animals can sense the world around them? 5. Why was the compass important to Olly's adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Blackbeard the Pirate
The Quest for Treasure Cove
A notorious privateer pirate named Captain Blackbeard and his crew embark on a journey to find the legendary treasure on Treasure Cove.
Talk about it 1. What was Captain Blackbeard's goal in sailing the seas? 2. Who helped Captain Blackbeard find the treasure? 3. Where did Captain Blackbeard and his crew find the map to the treasure? 4. How did Captain Blackbeard and his crew feel when they found the treasure? 5. What happened after Captain Blackbeard and his crew found the treasure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Celebrating Food and Family
The Sweet Adventure of Timmy and the Etrog
A little boy named Timmy sets out on a journey to find the magical etrog fruit and brings sweetness back to the Chusok celebration.
Talk about it 1. Why did Timmy set out on a journey to find the etrog? 2. What kind of challenges did Timmy face during his journey? 3. How did Timmy's bravery bring sweetness back to the Chusok celebration? 4. What is the significance of the persimmon tree in the story? 5. How did the townspeople feel about Timmy after he brought the etrog back?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Celebrating Food and Family
TORT the Tortoise and the Tradition of Sukkoth
A wise tortoise named TORT brings the tradition of Sukkoth from Israel to Nigeria and becomes the keeper of this important cultural heritage.
Talk about it 1. What was TORT's ancestor's tradition? 2. Why did TORT build a synagogue in his village? 3. What is Sukkoth and why is it important to the Jewish community? 4. What did TORT and his friends do to celebrate Sukkoth? 5. How did TORT become known as the keeper of this tradition?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Colleen and the Leprechaun
The Leprechaun's Golden Dandelion: A Celtic Treasure Hunt
A young girl follows a clue from a mischievous leprechaun to find a hidden treasure in the Celtic countryside.
Talk about it 1. What was the leprechaun's treasure? 2. Why did the villagers suspect the leprechaun used magic? 3. How did Lily find the treasure? 4. Why was the dandelion golden and special? 5. What happened to Lily after she found the treasure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Coral Reefs
The Polyp's Adventure: Saving the Lagoon
Polyps work together to rebuild the fringing reef and protect their lagoon home from a storm.
Talk about it 1. What is a polyp? 2. Why did the polyps rebuild the fringing reef? 3. What was the result of the polyps working together to save the lagoon? 4. How do you think the other creatures in the lagoon felt when the reef was repaired? 5. What can we learn from the story about the importance of working together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Critter Crossings
The Roamers' Adventure to a Safe Habitat
A group of endangered Roamers migrate to a new habitat where they can roam safely and avoid extinction.
Talk about it 1. Why did the Roamers have to leave their original habitat? 2. What was the biggest danger they faced during their migration? 3. How did Max and his friends find a new habitat for their species? 4. What did the Roamers do once they found a new place to live? 5. Why is it important to protect endangered species from extinction?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Crows Share A Pie
Halfie's Equal Adventure
A bird named Halfie learns to embrace her unique talents and becomes the champion glider by using her own special trick, the "eighth glide.
Talk about it 1. What made Halfie feel unequal to the other birds at first? 2. How did the wise old owl help Halfie feel better about herself? 3. Why was Halfie proud of her performance in the fourth place during the flying competition? 4. How did Halfie become a champion glider? 5. Why is being true to yourself more important than being equal to others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Dia de los Muertos
Celebrating Traditions: Honoring Ancestors in the Village
A village celebrates the memory of their ancestors with traditional songs, dances, and decorations to keep their culture and heritage alive.
Talk about it 1. What is the tradition in the village? 2. How do the villagers honor their ancestors during the celebration? 3. Why is it important to remember and celebrate their heritage and culture? 4. How does the decoration of homes and cemetery contribute to the celebration? 5. What does the altar symbolize in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Extreme Animals
The Transparent Protector
A remarkable, quiet, and transparent mammal becomes the protector of a forest full of important nutrients by using its unique abilities to blend in and help other creatures thrive.
Talk about it 1. What was the remarkable creature in the story? 2. What did the creature eat to become stronger? 3. How did the creature use its transparency to protect itself and others? 4. What made the creature known as the protector of the forest? 5. How do you think the other creatures in the forest felt about the mammal?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary N: Gandhi
Respect Brings Unity: A Hindu-Muslim Story
Respect Brings Unity: A Hindu-Muslim Story" is about the importance of treating others fairly, regardless of their religion, through the journey of two communities in a village learning to live in peace and harmony.
Talk about it - What did the Hindu and Muslim children do to help their village become a place of peace and respect again? - Why was it wrong for the villagers to treat each other unfairly based on religion? - How did the Hindu and Muslim villagers show respect for each other's beliefs and traditions? - In what ways can we all show respect for people who are different from us?
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