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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 Q: Plight of the Polar Bear
The Lichen's Plight: A Forest Adventure
A lichen named Limi leads the creatures of a polluted forest to clean up their home and save it from destruction.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the forest? 2. Who solved the problem? 3. How did everyone help to clean up the pollutants? 4. What lesson did Limi teach the creatures in the forest? 5. How do you think you can help protect your own environment?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: Robin Hood and the King
The Friar's Vow: A Tale of Laughter and Adventure
A friar and a ranger's friendship and love for laughter triumph over a corrupt abbot's interference.
Talk about it 1. Why did the abbot want to stop the friar from telling jokes? 2. What did the friar give the abbot as a gift? 3. How did the friar show his love for life and laughter? 4. What lesson did the friar teach the abbot about laughter? 5. How did the friar's vow help him overcome the abbot's interference?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: Sharks
Finny and the School of Fish: A Story of Survival and Teamwork
A school of fish learns to work together using their unique features to find food and survive in the face of extinction.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem the school of fish faced? 2. How did Finny help his friends solve the problem? 3. What did the fish learn about working together? 4. Can you think of a time when you worked together with others to solve a problem? 5. What unique qualities do you have that could help you solve problems in your own life?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: Sinkhole Science
The Saving of Karst: A Tale of a Destructive Factor
A magical land called Karst is saved from destruction by its residents using special plants to stop the dissolving of rocks caused by water.
Talk about it 1. What was the destructive factor in Karst? 2. How did the residents of Karst save their home? 3. What did the residents of Karst learn about the importance of working together? 4. Can you think of any other ways they could have saved Karst? 5. Why do you think it's important to take care of our environment?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: Sinkhole Science
The Brave Geologist and the Eroding Mine
A geologist named Dr. Rock saves a mine from collapsing due to erosion by installing barriers and educating workers on proper care for the bedrock.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem that Dr. Rock faced in the mine? 2. How did Dr. Rock discover the source of the erosion in the mine? 3. Why was it important to save the mine from collapsing? 4. What steps did Dr. Rock take to solve the problem? 5. Do you think the mine workers learned anything important from Dr. Rock? Explain.
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: Sinkhole Science2
The Sinkhole Mystery: A Lesson in Geology
A small town learns about the geological processes that cause sinkholes and the importance of predicting them through observing a sinkhole caused by a trigger of underground water.
Talk about it 1. What is sediment and how does it form the ground? 2. What is overburden and how does it cause sinkholes? 3. What was the trigger that caused the sinkhole in the story? 4. Why is it important to understand the processes that shape the land and predict future events like sinkholes? 5. Can you think of other triggers that could cause a sinkhole?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: SPRAK
Chiquita and the Generous Man: A Story about Appreciation and Giving
A young girl named Chiquita learns the importance of appreciation and giving from a generous man she meets at a stationery store.
Talk about it 1. Why was Chiquita inspired by the man's actions at the stationery store? 2. Why do you think it is important to appreciate what we have? 3. How can volunteering and donating help others in need? 4. What would you say to someone who is feeling annoyed about something? 5. Have you ever done something to help others in your community?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: Summer Olympics Events
The Champion of the Pentathlon
A gymnast named Jack wins a pentathlon competition, setting records and impressing spectators in the five events.
Talk about it 1. What was the pentathlon competition about? 2. Who was Jack and what was he known for? 3. How did Jack perform in each of the five events in the competition? 4. What made Jack's performance so impressive to the judges and spectators? 5. How did Jack become the champion of the pentathlon competition?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: Sweet Potato Challenge
Grandma's Sweet Potato Casserole
A grandmother makes a sweet potato casserole for her family that becomes a new favorite.
Talk about it 1. What were the main ingredients in the sweet potato casserole? 2. How did the grandmother feel about cooking for her family? 3. Why did the family love the sweet potato casserole so much? 4. What happened to the sweet potato casserole after it was made? 5. What can you learn from this story about cooking and family?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: Sweet Potato Challenge
The Unusual Chef's Winning Dish: A Cooking Competition Challenge
An innovative chef named Chef X wins a cooking competition by using his unique cooking style to create an unusual broiled dish using an old family recipe.
Talk about it 1. What was Chef X's cooking style like? 2. Why was Chef X determined to win the cooking competition? 3. How did Chef X's dish differ from the other chefs' dishes? 4. What did Chef X do to make his dish stand out in the competition? 5. How did the judges react to Chef X's dish?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Buffalo Soldiers
The Buffalo Regiment's Service
A herd of buffalo form a regiment to provide service to their community and become known for their kindness and dedication.
Talk about it 1. What did the buffalos do to help their community? 2. How did the buffalo regiment become known in the grassland? 3. What did the buffalo soldiers offer to those in need? 4. How did the buffalo regiment make the grassland a better place?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Buffalo Soldiers
The Frontier of Equality
A group of animals band together to create a reservation where they can protect each other from discrimination and live in equality, leading to friendship with a settler.
Talk about it 1. Why was the reservation created? 2. How did the settler prove themselves to be a good friend? 3. What did the animals learn about treating others at the end of the story? 4. Can you think of a time when you treated someone unfairly? How did it make you feel? 5. How can we all work together to create a world without discrimination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Castaway Pines
Pine: The Giving Tree
A castaway evergreen tree named Pine learns to adapt, find food and becomes known as the "Giving Tree" on a deserted island.
Talk about it 1. What was Pine's initial feeling when he realized he was castaway on the island? 2. How did Pine gather food for himself and the animals of the island? 3. Why was Pine known as the "Giving Tree"? 4. What do you think Pine learned during his time on the island? 5. Can you think of a time when you had to adapt to a new situation, just like Pine?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Cave of the Lost
Sir Bolt and the Forked Treasure
A brave knight named Sir Bolt uses a fork to defeat a wicked witch and claim treasure in a castle.
Talk about it 1. Why did Sir Bolt go to the castle? 2. Who offered to show Sir Bolt the secret room? 3. What did Sir Bolt use to pick the lock on the door? 4. How did Sir Bolt defeat the wicked witch? 5. What was Sir Bolt known as after he claimed the treasure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Cave of the Lost
Echo and the Mysterious Treasure Hunt
Echo braves intense darkness to help a mysterious figure find hidden treasure in a gorge, discovering that opportunities can emerge from challenging situations.
Talk about it 1. What was Echo's adventure about? 2. Who was the mysterious figure in the story? 3. Why did Echo decide to help the figure in his mission? 4. What did Echo learn from his adventure in the gorge? 5. What does the story teach us about bravery and opportunities?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Footprint
Pore's Treasure Hunt Adventure
Pore, a curious porpoise, finds a treasure map imprinted on the ocean floor and sets out on an adventure to find the treasure with the help of friends.
Talk about it 1. Why was Pore curious about the imprint on the ocean floor? 2. Who helped Pore on his treasure hunt adventure? 3. What was Pore's reward for his bravery and determination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Footprint
The Petrifiedaurus Discovery
A Professor and her team investigate a petrified dinosaur fossil, discovering a new species and becoming the leading experts on it.
Talk about it 1. What was the Professor's favorite thing to do? 2. What did the team discover about the petrified dinosaur fossil? 3. What did they name the new species of dinosaur? 4. Who became known as the leading expert on the new creature?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Golden Flute
The Golden Flute Adventure
A brave adventurer named Gale embarks on a journey guided by a golden flute to find treasure beyond her wildest dreams.
Talk about it 1. Why did Gale feel uneasy about the golden flute? 2. How did the flute guide Gale to the treasure? 3. What was at the top of the mountain? 4. How did Gale feel after finding the treasure? 5. Why do you think the treasure shimmered and shone brighter when Gale played her flute?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Legend of Nessie
The Peatie's Adventure and the Loch Monster Hoax
The Peaties discover the Loch Monster was a hoax, and continue their peaceful lives in the swamp.
Talk about it 1. What kind of creatures are the Peaties? 2. What was the legend about the creature in the loch? 3. How did the Peaties find out the creature was a hoax? 4. How did the Peaties feel when they realized it was a hoax? 5. Why do you think the bale of hay made up the story about the creature in the loch?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The Little Fir Tree
Flit's Journey to Rejoice
A little bird named Flit finds joy and appreciation for his finery in a new village after being ignored in the forest.
Talk about it 1. Why was Flit feeling sad in the forest? 2. How did Flit feel when the little girl admired his finery? 3. Why do you think the people in the village rejoiced at the sight of Flit? 4. What did Flit learn from his journey? 5. How can you show appreciation for others' beauty and special qualities?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The New Soccer Ball
Foo Foo and the Horrors
A young alien named Foo Foo uses his special power to defeat a group of horrors while exploring a strange and scary planet.
Talk about it 1. What did Foo Foo do when he first encountered the horrors? 2. How did Foo Foo make the horrors disappear? 3. Why was Foo Foo afraid when he landed on the strange planet? 4. Do you think you have a special power like Foo Foo? If so, what is it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The New Soccer Ball
The Dribbling Faucet: A Story of Hope and Imagination
A refugee boy named Foo Foo shares his experiences and positive outlook on life through a presentation, inspiring others with the story of his dribbling faucet.
Talk about it 1. How do you think Foo Foo felt about being a refugee? 2. What was the horror that made Foo Foo and his family flee their home? 3. What does the dribbling faucet symbolize in the story? 4. Why do you think Foo Foo wanted to give a presentation about his experiences as a refugee? 5. What lesson can we learn from Foo Foo's positive attitude and ability to find happiness in difficult circumstances?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The ThreeR Plan
Lily the Composter: A Story of Citizen Action and Environmental Change
A smart and conscious citizen named Lily starts composting to reduce waste, improve the environment and inspire others to take action.
Talk about it 1. What inspired Lily to start composting? 2. How did composting help the environment in the story? 3. How did other people in the city react to Lily's idea of composting? 4. What was the result of composting in the story? 5. What is the importance of being a conscious and intelligent citizen like Lily?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Q: The ThreeR Plan2
Max the Resourceful Steward: A Story of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle.
A wise Magistrate teaches the people of a kingdom to reduce waste, reuse resources, and recycle, making the kingdom a cleaner and more sustainable place to live.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max declare that everyone must recycle their old items? 2. How did the people of the kingdom become more resourceful? 3. What did the people do with old materials and scraps? 4. What was the result of Max's efforts to reduce waste and reuse resources? 5. How can you be a good steward of your own resources?
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