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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 O: Saving the Last Wild Tigers
Max the Hoofed Hero: A Story of Endangered Species Survival
Max the hoofed animal leads a conservation effort to protect his endangered species and habitat from poaching and destruction, ensuring their survival.
Talk about it 1. Why were Max and his species endangered? 2. What did Max and his friends do to help their species survive? 3. Who tried to poach from the reserve and why was it harmful? 4. How did Max and his friends protect their habitat and food supply? 5. What did Max and his friends learn about the importance of conservation?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Scottys Spring Training
Jack's Big Break - A Baseball Adventure
Jack, a young baseball player, rises to the occasion and shines in an exhibition game, becoming one of the best outfielders in the league.
Talk about it 1. What is Jack's dream? 2. How does Jack feel during the exhibition game? 3. What does Jack do that makes him the player of the game? 4. Why is Jack proud of his performance? 5. What does Jack do to become one of the best outfielders in the league?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Spider Monkeys Question
The Canopy Mystery Adventure
A group of kids solve a mystery and explore a magical landscape after discovering a mysterious canopy in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What did the kids discover in the forest? 2. Why was it important to ask for permission before exploring the canopy? 3. What was the mystery they had to solve? 4. How did the kids feel when they found out what was inside the canopy? 5. What did the kids learn at the end of their adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Summer Olympics Legends
The Legend of Max: An Olympic Story
A young athlete named Max trains and competes in the Olympics, excelling in every event and becoming a legend in the world of sports.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's dream? 2. How did Max train for the Olympics? 3. What made Max a legend in the world of sports? 4. What did Max feel when he was selected to be part of the Olympic team? 5. What kind of traits do you think Max had that helped him excel in the Olympics?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: The Beekeeper
The Brave Bee and the Magic Extract
A brave bee flies to find a magic extract to neutralize the antibacterial substance in the pollen, saving the food supply for tiny creatures in a meadow.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the story? 2. Who suggested using the extract to neutralize the antibacterial substance? 3. How did the tiny creatures use the extract to make the pollen edible again? 4. What did the tiny creatures do after they solved the problem? 5. What did the brave bee do to help the tiny creatures?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: The Magic of Migration
A Friend in Need
A wildebeest herd is saved from a swarm of locusts by a monarch butterfly in "A Friend in Need".
Talk about it - Why were the wildebeests worried when the locusts came? - How did the monarch butterfly help the wildebeests? - What did the wildebeests do to thank the monarch butterfly? - How do you think the wildebeests felt after the celebration in honor of the monarch butterfly? - Do you think the wildebeests and the monarch butterfly will always be friends? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: The Magic of Migration
The Great Wildebeest Migration
A wildebeest named Wally joins a herd on migration and learns about the power of magnetic currents and the importance of understanding climate while avoiding predators and following monarch butterflies to safely cross a body of water.
Talk about it 1. Why did Wally and the herd go on a migration? 2. What did Wally learn about predators during his migration? 3. How did the monarch butterflies help Wally and the herd cross the water safely? 4. Why was it important for Wally to understand the climate? 5. What do you think Wally learned from his journey?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: The Shadow People
Sophie's Distracted Bake-Off
A little chef named Sophie got distracted while mixing ingredients for a cake and had to learn that sometimes things don't go as planned.
Talk about it 1. What did Sophie have to learn about baking cakes? 2. Why did Sophie get distracted while making the cake? 3. Do you think it's okay if things don't go as planned sometimes? Why or why not? 4. How do you think Sophie felt when she realized the cake batter was ruined? 5. What did Sophie do instead of feeling sad about the cake?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Three Little Pigs The Wolfs Story
Sappy the Sap-Sucking Vegetarian Finds a Sturdy Home
Sappy, a sap-sucking vegetarian, finds a warm and sturdy home in a strong tree to avoid frostbite during winter.
Talk about it 1. What is Sappy's favorite food? 2. What happened to Sappy during the cold winter weather? 3. Who helped Sappy find a warm home in the winter? 4. How was Sappy different from other creatures in the forest? 5. How did Sappy live happily after finding a warm home?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Three Little Pigs The Wolfs Story
Lily's Quaint Modern Inheritance
A young girl transforms her inherited, run-down farm into a modern and thriving operation through determination and hard work.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily have to inherit from her grandparents? 2. How did Lily feel about the farm at first? 3. What did Lily do to save the farm? 4. What did Lily discover about the farm during her ordeal? 5. What did Lily learn about herself by the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Troika Canine Superhero
The Unpredictable Sled Dog Hero
A team of sled dogs in Russia, led by an amputee canine who becomes a hero, go on exciting adventures together and prove that anything is possible with determination and friendship.
Talk about it -What did the sled dog do after his amputation? -How did the other dogs help the injured sled dog? -What did the sled dog become after his injury? -Why was the team of sled dogs so powerful and unpredictable on their adventures?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Whales
The Narwhal's New Skill: A Tale of Buoyancy and Survival
A pod of Narwhals learns to filter food using baleen from a pod of whales, avoiding extinction and thriving in the Arctic ocean.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem that the Narwhals faced? 2. How did the Narwhals solve their problem? 3. What did the Narwhals learn from the baleen whales? 4. Why is it important to be resilient and adaptable in difficult times? 5. How can we apply the Narwhals' story to our own lives?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Wheres Your Hair
The Adaptable Breeds: A Tale of Gene Mutation and Mammal Protection
A group of mammals with a special gene mutation are bred to protect and adapt to their environment.
Talk about it 1. What did the scientist discover about the animals' genes? 2. How did the special mammals breed better in certain conditions? 3. How did the other animals in the group react to the special bred mammals? 4. Why is it important for animals to protect and adapt to their environment? 5. Can you think of any real-life examples of animals adapting to their environment?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Wonders of Nature1
The Mole's Silk Adventure
Max the mole discovers an underground world of silkworms after following a strand of silky material he found while digging in his burrow.
Talk about it 1. What did Max find while digging in his burrow? 2. What was in the underground room that Max discovered? 3. How did Max feel about what he found in the underground room? 4. What promise did Max make to keep the underground world a secret?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Wonders of Nature1
Benny the Beaver's Tropical Adventure
A beaver named Benny explores a tropical wetland and discovers new creatures while building dams.
Talk about it 1. Why did Benny like to build dams? 2. What kind of creatures did Benny see in the tropical wetland? 3. How did the chameleon move through the trees? 4. What was Benny's favorite part of his adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Wonders of Nature2
The Archerfish and the Magic of Flight
An archerfish transforms into a flying dragon with the help of a leaf-rolling weevil and goes on adventures while exploring the wonders of the world.
Talk about it 1. Why did Archer want to fly? 2. Who helped Archer become a flying dragon? 3. What did Archer learn about being brave and never giving up on his dreams? 4. Who were Archer's friends in the underwater kingdom? 5. What kind of adventures did Archer go on as a flying dragon?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Woods of Wonder
The Fungi of Old-Growth Forest
The animals discover the important role of fungi in old-growth forests and promise to protect them.
Talk about it 1. What kind of creatures lived in the old-growth forest? 2. What did the animals find when they stumbled upon the pile of scat? 3. Why were the fungi important to the health of the forest? 4. How did the animals feel about the fungi after they learned more about them? 5. What did the animals promise to do to protect the fungi?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: Woods of Wonder
The Magic Forest: A Tale of Species, Ecosystems, and Endangered Trees.
The Magic Forest is a story about the interdependent relationships of different species in a diverse and thriving ecosystem.
Talk about it 1. What is the definition of a species? 2. How does the ecosystem in the magic forest work? 3. What are the two types of trees in the forest and how are they different? 4. Why were some of the species in the forest endangered? 5. What role does the forest canopy play in the ecosystem?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: You're a Jellyfish
Frilly and the Little Planula: A Story of Friendship in the Ocean
A unique medusa named Frilly takes in a lost planula and they become best friends while exploring the ocean and discovering adventures together.
Talk about it 1. What made Frilly different from other medusas? 2. How did Frilly help the planula? 3. How did the planula feel about Frilly's frilly tentacles? 4. What kind of adventures did Frilly and the planula go on together? 5. How long were Frilly and the planula friends for?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: You're a Jellyfish
The Adventures of Medusa and Planula
A social marine invertebrate named Medusa who can clone herself forms a friendship with one of her clones, Planula, and explores the ocean together.
Talk about it 1. What was special about Medusa's clone, Planula? 2. How did Medusa and Planula become friends? 3. What did Medusa and Planula like to do together? 4. What was the ocean like in the story? 5. Do you think it would be fun to have tentacles like Medusa and Planula? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: A Golden Tragedy
The Glistening Pheasant's Embrace of Preciousness
A precious pheasant learns to embrace her unique gifts and live an adventurous life after a series of bewildering events.
Talk about it 1. Why was the pheasant bewildered at first? 2. What did the wise owl tell the pheasant about her shimmering feathers? 3. How did the pheasant escape from the hunter's cage? 4. Why was the pheasant happy and adventurous after her escape? 5. Why do you think the pheasant's feathers started to glisten?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: A Late Night Chat With a Parakeet
Polly the Parakeet and the Art of Ventriloquism
A mischievous parakeet named Polly learns the art of ventriloquism, but eventually uses her skills for good and finds happiness in heaven.
Talk about it 1. What lesson did Polly learn about using her ventriloquism skills? 2. Why did the old lady tell Polly about heaven? 3. How did Polly feel when she finally reached heaven? 4. Why was Polly sassy in the beginning of the story? 5. What was the ventriloquist's condition for teaching Polly ventriloquism?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: A Nation on Wheels
Max and the Eco-Friendly Automobile Revolution
A brilliant inventor named Max revolutionized the automobile industry by creating a car that ran on a special chemical, making it more eco-friendly and accessible to everyone.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's invention and how did it change the automobile industry? 2. Why was the chemical used to run the car so expensive at first? 3. What did Max do to make his invention accessible to everyone? 4. How did Max's invention make cars more eco-friendly? 5. Can you think of any other ways that people can make things more eco-friendly?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary O: About Trees1
The Sprout That Became a Tree
A sprout grows into a strong tree and becomes admired by the other trees in the forest.
Talk about it 1. Why did the sprout want to grow up to be like the conifer tree? 2. How did the sprout feel when it became a big tree with branches and leaves of its own? 3. Why were the other trees in the forest amazed at the sprout's growth? 4. What did the sprout do every day while it was still a sprout? 5. How did the sprout provide for others once it became a big tree?
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