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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: Woolly and Fang
Bella and the Musk Oxen: A Story of Friendship
A polar bear and a herd of musk oxen form an unlikely friendship after the musk oxen help the polar bear escape a crevasse.
Talk about it 1. Why did Bella fall into the crevasse? 2. How did the musk oxen help Bella get out of the crevasse? 3. What did Bella offer the musk oxen as a thank you? 4. Why was Bella grateful to the musk oxen? 5. What can we learn from the story about friendship?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: A Trip to a Prehistoric Cave
The Larva's Lure: An Archaeologist's Discovery in the Paleolithic Cave
A scientist discovers the significance of light in the Paleolithic era while studying a unique larva and its attraction to illuminated drawings in a cave.
Talk about it 1. Why did the archaeologist take the larva back to the lab? 2. What did the archaeologist find out about the larvae in the cave? 3. Why were the drawings easier for early humans to see with the help of the larvae? 4. How does the discovery about the larvae and the drawings help the archaeologist understand our ancestors better?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Adventures with Abuela
The Magic Rock of the Petrified Forest
A young boy named Max discovers a magical rock that can recite poems in the Petrified Forest and takes it back to the headquarters to show the head of the forest.
Talk about it 1. Where did Max go with his family? 2. What did Max find in the Petrified Forest? 3. Who did Max show the rock to at the headquarters? 4. What was special about the rock Max found? 5. How did Max feel when he found out the rock could recite poems?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Adventures with Abuela
The Adventure of the Painted Desert Treasure
A brave adventurer named Max solves puzzles and follows clues to uncover the mystery of a legendary treasure in the Painted Desert.
Talk about it 1. What kind of person is Max? 2. What was the legend in the Painted Desert about? 3. What was the first clue that Max found? 4. How did Max solve the secret code ? 5. What did Max find after following the directions indicated by the scale? 6. Was Max successful in finding the treasure? 7. What did Max learn from his adventure in the Painted Desert?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
The Summoned Sorcery Quest
A group of sorcerers come together to defeat an evil sorcerer and restore peace, helped by a powerful being summoned through their combined magic.
Talk about it 1. Who was the mysterious voice that summoned the sorcerers? 2. What was the purpose of the procession in the story? 3. Why did the sorcerers have trouble opening the shutters? 4. Who helped the sorcerers on their quest to defeat the evil sorcerer? 5. Why was the procession special after the sorcerers defeated the evil sorcerer?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
The Peddler's Sumptuous Trade
A peddler who sells high-quality goods is hired as the official supplier after impressing the king with his wares.
Talk about it 1. What was the king concerned about in the story? 2. Why did the king offer the peddler a job at the palace? 3. How do you think the peddler felt when he was offered the job? 4. What lesson can we learn from the story about obeying laws?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Albert Einstein
Max and the Astounding Universe Patent
A young scientist named Max discovers a new way to look at the universe and becomes famous with a patented idea in physics.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max in the story? 2. What was Max's favorite subject? 3. What did Max discover that made him famous? 4. What did Max do with his discovery? 5. How did other kids react to Max's discovery?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Albert Einstein
The Mysterious Journey of the Scientific Explorer
A mysterious scientist solves the puzzle of an old compass to uncover the greatest treasure of all - knowledge.
Talk about it 1. What was the scientist looking for in the story? 2. What did the compass always point towards? 3. How did the scientist use his knowledge of algebra and geometry to solve the puzzle? 4. What did the scientist discover during the solar eclipse? 5. What do you think was the greatest treasure of all?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Alices Birthday Cake
Lily's Sacrifice: A Tale of Responsibility and Sharing
A story about a little girl named Lily who teaches a town the importance of responsibility and sacrifice during a blackout by sharing her own food supply.
Talk about it - Who is the main character in the story? - What did the town need to do during the blackout? - What did Lily do to help the town during the crisis? - Why do you think it was important for the town to work together? - What did Lily teach the town about responsibility and sacrifice?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Ants in My Bed
The Ants and the Pupa Butterfly
A colony of ants help a pupa transform into a lucky butterfly by carrying it safely across a moat to its node.
Talk about it 1. Why was the ant filled with dismay when it found the pupa? 2. Why was the moat around the colony wider and deeper? 3. What did the ants build to cross the moat? 4. What happened when the pupa reached the other side? 5. Why did the ants live happily after that day?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Art Around Us
Lila and the Magic Dragon: A Soft Sculpture Adventure
A talented artist named Lila creates a magical dragon soft sculpture with a blowpipe, chisel, and a magical glaze.
Talk about it 1. What was the magical glaze used for? 2. How did Lila shape the clay into a dragon? 3. What tool did Lila use to add fine details to her sculpture? 4. What happened when Lila applied the magical glaze to the dragon? 5. Why was Lila's sculpture famous in the town?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Art Around Us
Max the Potter and the Art of Ceramics
A potter named Max combines his passion for pottery and art to create beautiful ceramic items and a mural, becoming famous for his stunning works.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's special talent? 2. How did Max create the mural? 3. What else did Max make besides pottery? 4. What did Max realize about his passions? 5. What made Max famous throughout the land?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Art Around Us2
Wanda the Weaver's Inspiring Installation
Wanda the weaver creates a unique found object art installation that inspires others and spreads joy.
Talk about it 1. What inspired Wanda to create her found object art installation? 2. What materials did Wanda use in her installation? 3. How did the people in the village react to Wanda's creation? 4. Why do you think this story is important for kids to hear? 5. Can you think of any other things that Wanda could have used in her installation?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Bats in the Attic
Max the Brave: Protector of the Secluded Beach
Max, a brave and curious pup, saves the secluded beach from a dangerous rabies-infected raccoon and becomes known as its protector.
Talk about it 1. What did Max do to help the bloodworm? 2. How did Max protect the beach from the rabies-infected raccoon? 3. What did the animals on the beach do to keep themselves safe? 4. Why do you think Max was brave? 5. How did Max become known as the protector of the secluded beach?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: C Is for Canada
The Inuit's Journey to a Constitutional Monarchy
The Inuit people in a far-off land formed a democracy, established a parliament, joined a confederation, became a republic, and finally chose to become a constitutional monarchy to preserve their heritage while governing their territory with fairness and equality.
Talk about it 1. What did the Inuit value most? 2. Why did the Inuit form a parliament? 3. How did the Inuit become stronger by joining a confederation? 4. What was the Inuit's reason for becoming a constitutional monarchy? 5. Why do you think the Inuit believed in fairness and equality for all? 6. How did the Inuit leaders make sure that everyone was represented in the decisions made by parliament? 7. Why was it important for the Inuit to preserve their heritage and traditions?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Cali and Wanda Lou
The King and the Klong: A Magical Tale of a Journey and a New Home
A king embarks on a journey and finds a new home in a village by a beautiful stream called "Klong," leaving behind his kingdom on a tall spire and becoming a legend passed down through generations.
Talk about it 1. What was the kingdom on the spire like? 2. Why did the king go on a journey? 3. How did the people of the village greet the king? 4. Why did the king decide to stay in the village? 5. What did the king build by the klong? 6. Why did the king never return to his kingdom on the spire? 7. How did the story of the king and the klong become a legend? 8. If you could live in a palace by a magical stream, like the king in the story, what would you like to do there?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Cali and Wanda Lou
Ami's Adventure: A Journey to a Foreign Land
A young girl named Ami sets off on a journey to a foreign land, where she discovers new flavors, cultures, and experiences, ultimately returning home with a newfound appreciation for the world.
Talk about it 1. What did Ami pack for her journey to the foreign land? 2. Why did Ami feel sick in the foreign country? 3. What did Ami learn about different cultures during her travels? 4. How did Ami feel after her adventure was over? 5. What was your favorite part of the story and why?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Camouflage
Finn the Mischievous Fox and the Great Disguise Adventure
Finn, a mischievous fox, disguises himself and tries to startle his friends in the forest, but his best friend Rascal sees through his disguise and teaches him the importance of harmless fun.
Talk about it 1. Who is Finn in the story? 2. Why did Finn disguise himself? 3. Who helped Finn create the perfect disguise? 4. Who did Finn try to startle with his disguise? 5. How did Rascal know that Finn was disguised? 6. What did Rascal teach Finn about pranks at the end of the story? 7. Can you think of another way Finn and Rascal could have had fun together besides playing pranks?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Camouflage
The Young Offspring's Adventure in the Forest
A young offspring in a forest learns about blending coloration, disruptive coloration, warning coloration, flash coloration, and eyespot from a butterfly, using these skills to avoid being hunted by predators and pass on his knowledge to future generations.
Talk about it 1. Why were the young offspring's parents worried about him? 2. What did the young offspring learn from the butterfly about staying safe from predators? 3. Can you name the five types of coloration the young offspring learned about? 4. How did the butterfly use its eyespot to protect itself from predators? 5. How did the young offspring use what he learned to avoid being hunted? 6. Why was the young offspring's story important for future generations? 7. What can we learn from this story about survival and adaptation in nature?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Caribou Man
Daphne the Caribou's Adventure in the Tundra
Daphne the caribou finds friendship and a new home in the tundra with the help of a group of ptarmigan birds.
Talk about it 1. Who is Daphne in the story? 2. What kind of life did Daphne live before she met the ptarmigan? 3. What did the ptarmigan offer to do for Daphne? 4. What did Daphne find in the hidden valley? 5. What did Daphne learn from the ptarmigan? 6. How did Daphne's life change after meeting the ptarmigan? 7. What kind of adventures did Daphne have with the ptarmigan in the tundra?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Carlos Puzzle
The Adventurer of Crossroads Junction
A young boy named Max takes an adventurous journey from Crossroads Junction and discovers a jungle, leading him to become known as the adventurer of the town.
Talk about it 1. What made Max feel invigorated when he arrived at the junction? 2. What was Max's decision when he arrived at the junction? 3. What did Max learn from his adventure in the jungle? 4. How did Max's adventure make him feel about himself? 5. How did the people in the town of Crossroads Junction view Max after his adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Carlos Puzzle
The Masterpiece and the Helping Hands
An expert artist creates a beautiful masterpiece with the help of some friendly animals after becoming disoriented while working on a large acre of land.
Talk about it 1. Who was Pablo, and what did he want to create? 2. What was the problem Pablo faced when he started painting the large acre of land? 3. How did Pablo solve his problem and create his masterpiece? 4. Who helped Pablo with his painting, and why did they offer to help? 5. What did the kingdom think of Pablo's masterpiece? 6. What did Pablo learn from this experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Cathy Freeman
Captain Cook and Billy: A Tale of Friendship and Culture
Captain Cook and Billy, a European explorer and an Australian Aborigine, become friends and work together to spread the rich culture and history of the indigenous people of Australia.
Talk about it 1. Who was Captain Cook and why did he travel to Australia? 2. How did the Aboriginal people greet Captain Cook when he arrived in Australia? 3. What did Captain Cook learn about the culture and traditions of the Aboriginal people? 4. How did Billy become famous and what was he known for? 5. Why was it important for Billy to educate people about the culture and traditions of the Aboriginal people? 6. How did Captain Cook and Billy become friends? 7. What was the outcome of Captain Cook and Billy's friendship? 8. What did you learn about the rich culture and history of the indigenous people of Australia from this story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Desert People
The Daring Tribe and the Drought
A nomadic tribe survives a severe drought by discovering and utilizing dung as a resource, demonstrating their adaptability and wisdom in the face of a harsh climate.
Talk about it 1. What did the nomadic tribe rely on for survival before the drought? 2. How did the tribe find the dung, and what did they use it for? 3. What did the tribe learn about the land and its resources over time? 4. How did the tribe's knowledge and wisdom help them survive the harsh climate? 5. How did the tribe adapt to the changes in their environment?
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