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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 S: Finding the Tome
Bumpy's Thunderous Adventure
A little creature named Bumpy learns about thunder and overcomes fear with the help of an older creature named Wise.
Talk about it - How did Bumpy feel when he heard the thunderous noise? - What did Wise tell Bumpy about the thunder and the dark sky? - How did Bumpy feel after Wise gave him an explanation? - Why was Bumpy no longer afraid of thunder? - Do you get scared during a storm? How do you feel better?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: France
Discovering the Charm of the Village
A group of travelers discover the beauty of a small village known for its dialect, tourism, gorge, cathedral, carnival, vineyard, and fashion.
Talk about it 1. What is the dialect of the village? 2. Why did tourists come to the village? 3. What did the travelers learn at the vineyard? 4. What happened at the fashion show in the village square? 5. Why did the travelers promise to come back to the village?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Frederick Douglass Forever Free
Lily's Electrifying Discovery
A young girl named Lily learns about the abolition of electricity bills and sets out to expose this electrifying news to the world.
Talk about it 1. Why did people avoid using electricity in the beginning of the story? 2. How did Lily feel about the electrifying discovery she made? 3. What did Lily do to expose this information to the world? 4. What was the impact of Lily's actions on the people around her? 5. What can you learn from Lily's bravery and determination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Frederick Douglass Forever Free
Sarah's Story: A Journey of Citizenship and Civil Rights
A young girl writes her autobiography and includes a message about citizenship, civil rights, and the importance of standing up for what is right.
Talk about it 1. What did Sarah learn about citizenship and civil rights? 2. Why was it important for Sarah to include an editorial in her autobiography? 3. What message did Sarah want to spread through her story? 4. How can you stand up for your rights and those of others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Gems Treasures from the Earth
The Adventure of the Gem of Life
An atom named Adam explores a rare organic gem and saves it from evaporating by putting its grains of minerals back together to form a new crystal known as the "Gem of Life.
Talk about it 1. What is the name of the atom in the story? 2. Why was the organic gem kept in a special place? 3. How did the crystal become more opaque? 4. How did Adam save the crystal from evaporating? 5. What was the new crystal called after Adam put the grains of minerals back together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Ghosts in the House
Title: "Max and the Magic Cornhusks
A tiny mouse named Max uses dried cornhusks as a remedy to cure his fever and feel better.
Talk about it - What was Max feeling when he woke up? - How did Max find the cure for his illness? - What was the remedy made from and how did it help Max feel better? - Why did Max promise to keep some cornhusks on hand?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Ghosts in the House
Lily's Lullaby: A Story of Freedom on the Underground Railroad
A young girl helps a sick fugitive escape to freedom through the Underground Railroad using a special quilt and a lullaby.
Talk about it 1. Why does Lily want to help the fugitive escape to freedom? 2. How does Lily help the man escape to safety? 3. What is the significance of the lullaby in the story? 4. What is the Underground Railroad and why was it important? 5. How does the special quilt help the man escape to freedom?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Goliath Beetles Giant Insects
The Agile Scarab: A Journey to Find a Home
An agile scarab named Speedy adapts to the jungle and becomes a beloved member of a beetle community by using his skills to help others.
Talk about it 1. What is the main character of the story named? 2. Why was Speedy not allowed to join the beetle community at first? 3. How did Speedy prove himself to the beetle community? 4. What does Speedy show about what makes someone part of a community? 5. Why do you think Speedy was called "Speedy"?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Harold the Dummy
Max and his Whittled Beret
Max becomes a certified carpenter and teaches others after customizing his own beret and overcoming the initial humiliation from his peers.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's dream? 2. How did Max customize his beret? 3. Who found Max unconscious and why were they embarrassed? 4. What did Max end up teaching others? 5. Why was Max proud of his beret?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: he Titanic Lost and Found
Lily and the Dire Contraption Adventure
A young girl named Lily learns the value of determination and persistence after her flying contraption crashes in a forest and she must find a way to repair it and return home.
Talk about it 1. What was the contraption that Lily had? 2. Why did Lily's contraption crash in the forest? 3. What did Lily do when she was lost in the forest? 4. Who helped Lily repair her contraption? 5. What was the lesson that Lily learned from her adventure in the forest?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: How Little John Joined Robin Hood
Frisky the Brave: A Tale of Agile Justice
An agile fox named Frisky leads a surprise attack against a corrupt king to restore justice and becomes the new leader of the land.
Talk about it 1. Why did Frisky have a grudge against the king? 2. What did Frisky and his friends vow to do? 3. How did Frisky defeat the king's army? 4. What kind of leader was Frisky when he became the new ruler? 5. Do you think Frisky and his friends made the right decision to overthrow the king? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: India
The Peninsula of the Sacred Mangroves: A Story of Community and Conservation
The story is about a village on a peninsula in the subcontinent that learns to protect endangered animals and mangroves, leading to a prosperous and harmonious community.
Talk about it - What did the villagers do to the mangroves before they learned to protect them? - Why was it important to protect the endangered animals? - How did protecting the mangroves help the people and the environment? - What did the village look like after the mangroves were protected? - How did the story teach the people about taking care of their environment?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Laura Ingalls Wilder A Pioneers Life
Lily's Recitation: A Story of Hardship and Triumph
A young girl named Lily becomes a talented storyteller and helps her family overcome hardship through her gift for words.
Talk about it 1. Why did Lily's mother recite poems and stories? 2. How did Lily become a skilled storyteller? 3. How did Lily help her family overcome hardship? 4. What did Lily learn about herself and her family through the experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Laura Ingalls Wilder A Pioneers Life
Discovering the Prairie: A Pioneer's Vivid Journey
A pioneer named Jack writes a book about his vivid adventures discovering the prairie and becomes a success with children all over the world.
Talk about it 1. What was Jack's goal in exploring the prairie? 2. What did Jack forget while exploring the prairie? 3. How did Jack remember all the sights and sounds of the prairie for his book? 4. How did the children feel when they read Jack's book about the prairie? 5. Can you think of your own adventure you would like to write a book about?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Lets Make Vegetable Soup
Lily's Kitchen Adventure: The Importance of a Strainer
A young girl named Lily learns the importance of using a strainer while simmering soup in the kitchen.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily do to fix the spicy soup? 2. Why was it important to use a strainer when simmering the soup? 3. How did Lily feel when she ruined the soup? 4. What was the end result of adding fresh fruits and vegetables to the soup? 5. What lesson did Lily learn in the kitchen?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Life in Space
Title: Sam the Firefighter and the Mission to Recover
A brave firefighter named Sam and his team go on a mission to recover a person trapped in a factory fire by involving their teamwork.
Talk about it 1. What did Sam and his team have to do in their mission? 2. Who was trapped inside the factory? 3. How did they work together to complete their mission? 4. Why was everyone happy and grateful at the end of the story? 5. Do you think it's important to work together as a team in dangerous situations like this?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Life in Space
Orbiting the Universe: The Adventure of Astronaut Alex
An astronaut named Alex goes on a space mission, orbits the earth, and makes new discoveries with the help of a cosmonaut, Sergei.
Talk about it 1. What did Alex want to do in space? 2. What did Alex feel as he lifted off the ground? 3. What did Alex and Sergei do in orbit? 4. What did Alex discover during his mission? 5. Why was Alex considered a hero?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Losing Grandpa
Zane the Zany's Traumatic Comeback
A zany old man named Zane wakes up from a coma after suffering a stroke, but continues his adventurous life despite his arthritis.
Talk about it 1. How does Zane's arthritis affect his life? 2. What happened to Zane that caused him to fall into a coma? 3. Why was everyone scared when Zane woke up from his coma? 4. What did the paramedic do to help Zane? 5. Why is Zane considered "zany"?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Making Mosaics
Lily's Artistic Adventure: The Cure for Dull Paintings
A young painter named Lily discovers the cure for dull paintings by maintaining the pH balance and using the right tools like trowel and palette knife to create her Art Nouveau masterpieces.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem with Lily's paintings? 2. How did the wise old artist help Lily solve this problem? 3. What techniques did Lily use to make her flowers look more realistic? 4. Why do you think it is important to maintain pH balance when painting? 5. Can you think of any other tools that Lily could have used in her paintings?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Martin Luther King Jr
The Fight for Equality: A Story of Nonviolent Protest
A young girl joins a nonviolent protest for civil rights and equality, leading to the end of segregation based on race.
Talk about it 1. Why did Sarah join the nonviolent protest? 2. What was the result of the protest? 3. How did the world change after segregation based on race ended? 4. What did Sarah and her friends feel when the leader who fought for civil rights was assassinated? 5. Why is nonviolence an important part of protests for civil rights?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Monkey Business
The Primate Friends: A Tale of the New and Old Worlds
New and Old World primates discover their similarities and become friends despite their differences.
Talk about it 1. What are the differences between the New World and Old World primates? 2. Why do the New World primates have prehensile tails? 3. How do the Old World primates use their opposable thumbs? 4. How did the New and Old World primates become friends? 5. What did the primates learn from each other?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: National Parks
The Fjord's Preservation: A Tale of Diversity and Cooperation
A group of animals work together with humans to protect their new home, a fjord, from extinction and preserve its diverse habitat, resulting in peace for many generations to come.
Talk about it 1. What did the animals do when they noticed some of their friends were missing? 2. Why did the animals ask humans to designate the fjord as a protected area? 3. What was the outcome of the animals and humans working together to preserve the fjord? 4. Can you think of another way that humans can help protect habitats and prevent species from becoming extinct?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Ostriches Giant Birds
Leo the Lion: A Story of Adaptation and Friendship in the Savanna
Lion Leo learns to adapt and becomes friends with a gazelle, helping other animals in the savanna find new food sources and live in harmony.
Talk about it 1. Why did Leo change his diet from only eating meat to eating plants? 2. What was Gassy's reaction when they first met? 3. How did Leo help the other animals in the savanna? 4. What was Leo's role in the end? 5. Why is it important to adapt and find new sources of food?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary S: Our Solar System
Meteor's Mission to Save Earth
A meteoroid named Meteor crashes into Earth to deliver a message about the dangers of relying on fossil fuels and inspire people to find alternative sources of energy.
Talk about it 1. Why did Meteor crash into Earth? 2. What was the message that Meteor brought with it? 3. How did the people of Earth respond to Meteor's message? 4. What does the story teach us about our planet and our use of energy sources?
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