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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 T: Deserts Dry
The Dormant Seed and the Three Deserts: A Story of Patience and Beauty
A group of kids discover a dormant seed in the Atacama Desert, plant it in the Gobi and Sahara Deserts, and witness the growth of beautiful flowers, reminding them that patience and the right conditions can lead to amazing things.
Talk about it 1. What are the three deserts mentioned in the story and what makes each of them unique? 2. What did the kids do when they found the strange seed in the Atacama Desert? 3. What happened when the kids planted the seed in the other two deserts? 4. What did the kids learn from the story of the dormant seed and the three deserts? 5. Why was the story of the dormant seed and the three deserts considered a legend?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Deserts Dry
The Nomads and the Oasis: A Tale of Perseverance and Prosperity
A group of nomads discovers an oasis in the desert, overcomes challenges with resourcefulness and perseverance, and turn it into a place of abundance and prosperity.
Talk about it 1. What were the nomads looking for as they travelled through the desert? 2. Why was the discovery of the oasis important for the nomads? 3. How did the nomads overcome the problem of the rodents eating their crops? 4. What did the nomads find in the oasis that helped them to thrive? 5. How did the nomads turn the oasis into a place of prosperity? 6. What can we learn from the story about resourcefulness and perseverance?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Drums and Drumming
The Rhythm of the Taiko: A Story of an Ancient Civilization's Love for Percussion
The story "The Rhythm of the Taiko: A Story of an Ancient Civilization's Love for Percussion" is about a clever artisan who creates the popular Taiko drum and how it becomes a beloved part of the ancient civilization's musical heritage.
Talk about it 1. What is the Taiko drum, and why is it so special? 2. How does the rhythm of the Taiko drum make people feel? 3. Why did the Taiko drum become so popular in the ancient civilization? 4. Who was the artisan who created the Taiko drum, and why was he important? 5. Why is the Taiko drum still remembered today? 6. If you could play any instrument, what would you choose and why?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Earthquakes Volcanoes and Tsunamis
The Resilient People of the Shaken Continent
A small continent experiences a powerful earthquake, volcanic eruption, and mudslide, but the resilient people come together to rebuild and learn to respect the power of nature.
Talk about it 1. What happened to the continent at the beginning of the story? 2. How strong was the earthquake that hit the continent? 3. What happened after the earthquake? 4. What caused the landslide in the story? 5. How did the people of the continent feel about the disasters that hit their land? 6. What did the people do after the disaster? 7. What did the people learn from the disaster? 8. How did the continent change after the disaster?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Elizabeth Blackwell Americas FIrst Woman Doctor
The Right Choice: Max's Journey to Becoming a Doctor
Max, a hardworking student with a passion for medicine, must choose between two medical schools, one with proper practices and one with improper practices, and learns that sometimes the right choice is not the easiest one.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max have a difficult time choosing between the two medical schools? 2. What did Max see in his dream that helped him make a decision? 3. Why was it important for Max to choose the medical school with proper practices and procedures? 4. What did Max learn about making the right choice? 5. How did Max's decision impact his future as a doctor? 6. Why is it important to choose the right education for your future career?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Elizabeth Blackwell Americas FIrst Woman Doctor
Max the Determined Physician: A Story of Anatomy, Infection, and Attitude
Max, a young boy determined to become a physician, uses his knowledge of anatomy and a positive attitude to find a cure for a spreading infection and prove himself as one of the best young physicians in the world.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What did Max want to become when he grew up? 3. What did Max do to prepare for the anatomy competition? 4. What did Max discover during the competition? 5. What did Max do to find a cure for the infection? 6. How did Max's hard work and determination pay off in the end? 7. What can we learn from Max's attitude and dedication to his future career?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Holidays Around the World
Celebrating Traditions: A Family's Resolution to Pass Down the Kinara and Menorah
A family gathers together to celebrate their diverse heritage by lighting the kinara and menorah, with a resolution to pass down their traditions to future generations.
Talk about it 1. What are the kinara and menorah and what do they represent in the story? 2. Why was the family gathering together during the holiday season? 3. What was the family's resolution for this holiday season? 4. What was the special candle used to light the other candles called in the story? 5. How does the family plan to pass down their traditions to the next generation?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Horseshoes Arent Just for Good Luck
Lenny the Arthropod's Adventure on the Jetty
Lenny the arthropod goes on an adventure on the jetty, learns about molting horseshoe crabs, makes delicious crab cakes, and becomes the crab cake king.
Talk about it 1. What did Lenny learn about the horseshoe crab during its molting process? 2. Why did Lenny want to make crab cakes? 3. What did Lenny learn about the life cycle of horseshoe crabs? 4. How did the creatures on the jetty react to Lenny's crab cakes? 5. What was the outcome of Lenny's adventure on the jetty? 6. How did Lenny feel about his new role as the crab cake king?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: InFLUenza
Mia and the Magic of Vaccines
Mia learns about the importance of vaccines in keeping her body healthy and avoids getting sick with the help of antibodies produced by her immune system.
Talk about it 1. What is a vaccine and how does it work? 2. What are antibodies and how do they help fight off sickness? 3. Why did Mia get the vaccine even though she was scared of getting a shot? 4. Why was Mia the only one who didn't get sick when her friends did? 5. Why is it important to get vaccinated against different strains of sickness?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: InFLUenza
The Germs That Threatened the Village
A village is affected by a mysterious sickness caused by germs, but with the help of a wise old doctor, the villagers learn how to stay healthy and avoid sickness.
Talk about it 1. What are germs and how do they make people sick? 2. What is the difference between an epidemic and a pandemic? 3. What did the doctor tell the villagers to do to stay healthy and avoid getting sick? 4. Why is it important to wash your hands regularly and cover your mouth when you cough? 5. How did the villagers feel when they learned about the sickness caused by germs? 6. What did the villagers learn about staying healthy and avoiding sickness?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Japan
The Shogun's Courage: A Story of Triumph Over Tremors and Tsunamis
The shogun uses his knowledge of electronics to save the people of Japan from a tsunami and rebuild their land after the disaster.
Talk about it 1. Why did the shogun and his people have to flee to the mountains? 2. How did the shogun save the people of Japan from the tsunami? 3. What materials did the people use to rebuild their homes and gardens? 4. How did the shogun show his bravery in the face of disaster? 5. How did the people of Japan feel about the shogun after the disaster was over?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Kid Inventors
Max and the Amazing 3D Pen: A Story of Creativity and Ingenuity
Max, a young boy with a passion for inventing and designing, demonstrates his creativity by creating a unique 3D pen that wins a school competition and inspires others to embrace their own imagination.
Talk about it 1. What did Max invent in the story? 2. Why was Max's invention special and different from others? 3. How did Max feel when he presented his invention to the judges? 4. Who inspired Max to continue inventing and creating? 5. What do you think you could invent if you used your imagination like Max?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Kid Inventors
Max's Marvelous Communication Device
Max, a clever inventor, creates a successful and revolutionary communication device after tirelessly constructing a prototype, receiving a patent, and unveiling a version for the public to use.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's invention? 2. How did Max protect his invention? 3. How did people feel about Max's device? 4. What made Max's device better than others? 5. What did Max do after he created his successful invention?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Lighter Than Air
The Prince's High-Flying Adventure: A Tale of Luxury and Technical Marvels in a Zeppelin
A young prince experiences luxury and technical wonders as he goes on an adventure in a zeppelin, spreading the word about the marvels of airship travel.
Talk about it 1. What was the young prince's favorite kind of adventure? 2. What did the prince learn about the zeppelin during the demonstration? 3. How did the prince feel when he was flying in the luxury zeppelin? 4. Why did the prince want to spread the word about zeppelins? 5. Can you think of another adventure the prince could go on?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Lighter Than Air
The Floating Experiment: A Tale of a Young Scientist and His Dense Gas Molecules
A young scientist named Max discovers a way to change the density of gas molecules and demonstrates it in a blimp, making him famous in the world of science.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's experiment about? 2. How did Max change the density of gas molecules? 3. What happened to Max at the science fair? 4. What was Max's discovery used for in the end? 5. Why was Max considered a hero?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Mexico
The Adventures in the Rainforest Colony
A group of children from a colony embark on an adventure through a rainforest, guided by a kind man named Mestizo, to discover its natural wonders and learn about its ancient civilizations.
Talk about it 1. Who is Mestizo and what does he teach the children about the rainforest? 2. What are some of the natural wonders that the children encounter on their adventure? 3. How does the experience of exploring the rainforest and learning from Mestizo impact the children? 4. Why is it important to learn about and appreciate the natural world around us? 5. Can you think of a place you would like to explore like the children did in the story? Why do you want to go there?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Money in the USA
The Adventures of a Mutilated Coin: A Tale of Counterfeit Currency
A counterfeiter wreaks havoc in a small town by producing fake money, but the Federal Reserve steps in to restore trust in the currency and the town's economy.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the small town? 2. Who came to help solve the problem? 3. What is the difference between face value and numismatic value? 4. What happened to the fake money made by the counterfeiter? 5. Why was it important to exchange mutilated currency for new currency? 6. Can you explain what legal tender means? 7. What did the town's residents learn from this experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: My Secret Internet Friend
Max and the Internet: A Lesson in Balance and Safety
Max learns about the dangers of Internet obsession and cyberbullying, balancing his virtual and real-world experiences to live a happier life.
Talk about it 1. What did Max love about the Internet? 2. What happened to Max in the chat room? 3. How did Max's parents help him when he was cyberbullied? 4. What did Max learn about spending time on the Internet? 5. What is a balanced life according to the story? 6. What would you do if you were in Max's situation? 7. How can we be safe and responsible when using the Internet?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Mysteries of the Lost Civilization
The Adventure of Atlantis and the Alien Invaders
The Adventure of Atlantis and the Alien Invaders" is a story about the peaceful coexistence between the people of Atlantis and aliens who initially attempted to invade the kingdom, but ended up becoming friends and learning from each other.
Talk about it 1. What did the aliens first think about the kingdom of Atlantis? 2. How did the king of Atlantis react when the aliens invaded? 3. What did the aliens learn about the people of Atlantis? 4. Why did the aliens apologize for their invasion? 5. How did the aliens and the people of Atlantis become friends? 6. What did the people of Atlantis teach the aliens? 7. What did the aliens teach the people of Atlantis? 8. Why was the kingdom of Atlantis a special place? 9. What do you think would have happened if the aliens had not become friends with the people of Atlantis? 10. How can we learn to be friends with people who are different from us?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Mysteries of the Lost Civilization
The Quest to Save Greece: A Tale of Civilization, Mystery, and Adventure
The villagers of Greece set out on a journey to solve the mystery behind a disaster caused by an unstable crystal, and with the help of a dragon, they were able to find the missing pieces and restore peace to their civilization.
Talk about it 1. What was the disaster that occurred in Greece? 2. What was the mystery behind the disaster? 3. Who helped the villagers find the missing pieces of the crystal? 4. What did the dragon protect in the temple? 5. Why was the crystal causing disasters? 6. How did the villagers solve the mystery and stop the disasters? 7. What can we learn from the villagers' bravery and teamwork?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Mysteries of the Lost Civilization2
Plato's Protection: A Tale of a Volcano, a Tsunami, and a Philosopher's Theory
A philosopher named Plato uses his knowledge of pressure and tsunamis to save the people and animals of a small island in the Mediterranean Sea from a volcanic tsunami, becoming a hero in the process.
Talk about it 1. What was Plato's theory about the volcano and the tsunami? 2. Why did the people of the island listen to Plato and follow his advice? 3. How did Plato's theory help protect the people and animals from the tsunami? 4. Why was Plato considered a hero after the tsunami? 5. Why do you think it's important to listen to people who have knowledge and understanding about things we don't understand?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Remembering the Alamo
The Defiant Sharpshooter: Mia's Battle Against the Swarm
A young girl named Mia uses her sharpshooting skills to defeat a swarm of fierce beasts and become a hero in the kingdom.
Talk about it 1. What made Mia different from the other warriors in the kingdom? 2. Why did Mia think her sharpshooting skills were important in defeating the beasts? 3. How did Mia's determination and bravery help her save the kingdom? 4. Can you think of a time when you showed determination and bravery like Mia did in the story? 5. What can you learn from Mia's story about facing challenges and overcoming adversity?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Remembering the Alamo
The Defiant Sharpshooter: A Tale of Bravery on the Frontier
In a frontier colony under dictatorship, a young girl named Maria leads a group of sharpshooters on a mission to defend their home against an invading Anglo army and becomes a hero through her bravery and deadly accuracy.
Talk about it 1. Who was the main character in the story? 2. What was the mission that Maria and her sharpshooters were given? 3. Why did the Anglo army invade the frontier colony? 4. How did Maria become a hero? 5. What did the people of the colony think of Maria and her sharpshooters after the battle? 6. What does the word "defiant" mean? 7. What does the word "dictatorship" mean? 8. How do you think Maria felt when she was surrounded by the enemy army? 9. Why do you think Maria was chosen to lead the sharpshooters on the mission? 10. What would you have done if you were in Maria's situation?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Ricardos Dilemma
Lily the Champion Ballerina: A Story of Grace and Concentration
A young girl named Lily wins a ballet championship through her hard work, determination, and grace, inspiring others to pursue their own dreams.
Talk about it 1. Who is Lily and what does she love to do? 2. What competition does Lily participate in and why is she determined to win it? 3. What happens when Lily dances in the competition? 4. What does Lily's win teach us about hard work and determination? 5. How does Lily's love for ballet grow after the competition? 6. Do you think you could do what Lily did and work hard to achieve your own dreams? Why or why not?
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