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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: Running for Freedom
The Brave Little Girl of Gully Inn
A young girl named Lily enlists the help of a fairy to break the shackles placed on her village by an evil wizard and restore peace to Gully Inn.
Talk about it 1. Who placed the shackles on the villagers of Gully Inn? 2. Who helped the villagers break the shackles? 3. What did the villagers learn about hope and friendship from this experience? 4. What was the name of the little girl who saved her village? 5. Why was the fairy able to help Lily and the villagers? 6. What was the evil wizard's plan for the village? 7. How did the villagers react when they were freed from the shackles? 8. What can we learn from the bravery of Lily and the kindness of the fairy?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Running for Freedom
Ruby and the Hounds: A Tale of Courage and Friendship
A young activist rabbit named Ruby must flee from a network of hounds sent to capture her, but she gains unlikely allies when she turns to face them and speaks out against injustice.
Talk about it 1. Why did the squirrels declare Ruby a fugitive? 2. How did Ruby feel when she heard the hounds chasing her? 3. What did Ruby do when she saw the hounds for the first time? 4. What was Ruby's message to the hounds? 5. How did the hounds respond to Ruby's message? 6. How did Ruby and the hounds become friends? 7. Why do you think the hounds were so interested in Ruby's message? 8. What does the story teach us about courage and friendship?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Sallys Secret Ambition
Thunder the Brave: A Noble Horse's Journey to Recovery
Thunder the noble horse injures his leg but with the help of a veterinarian's operation and his bravery, he recovers and becomes even more beloved in the meadow.
Talk about it 1. What happened to Thunder in the beginning of the story? 2. Why did the other horses take Thunder to the doctor? 3. What did the veterinarian do to help Thunder's injury? 4. How did Thunder feel about his operation? 5. What did Thunder realize after his operation? 6. What lesson can we learn from Thunder's story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Sallys Secret Ambition
The Noble Surgeon: A Story of Ambition and Dedication During the Civil War
The Noble Surgeon" is a story about a young lead surgeon named Jack who has a noble ambition to help as many injured soldiers as possible during the Civil War and becomes known for his bravery, compassion, and selflessness.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What was Jack's noble ambition? 3. Where did Jack work during the Civil War? 4. What was the biggest obstacle Jack faced during an operation? 5. How did Jack overcome the obstacle? 6. How did Jack's efforts make a difference in the lives of the injured soldiers? 7. What makes Jack's story inspiring and worth remembering? 8. Do you think you could be as brave and selfless as Jack if you were in his shoes? Why or why not? 9. How can you apply the values of bravery, compassion, and selflessness to your own life? 10. Can you think of any other examples of people who have been brave and selfless in difficult circumstances?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Severe Weather
The Invisible Adventure of Iggy and the Dust Devil
An invisible being named Iggy learns to use his special powers to stay safe when exploring the magical land, even during a violent avalanche, with the help of a dust devil.
Talk about it 1. What is special about Iggy? 2. What happened to Iggy when the avalanche started? 3. How did Iggy stay safe during the dust devil? 4. What did Iggy learn about himself from this experience? 5. Can you think of a time when you had to use your own special skills to stay safe?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Severe Weather
The Miracle Pond: A Story of Reflection and Discovery
A young girl discovers a special pond with the ability to absorb precipitation during a severe blizzard, inspiring her village to protect the environment and reflect on the impact they have on it.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily see in the pond? 2. How did the villagers react to Lily's discovery? 3. Why did the villagers build a fence around the pond? 4. What did the blizzard teach the villagers about the environment? 5. How did the villagers show their commitment to protect the environment? 6. What was the impact of Lily's discovery on the village and its people?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Severe Weather2
The Adventure of the Whiteout and the Waterspout
A whiteout on a small island and a waterspout in the ocean bring a group of animals on a journey to safety and a lesson on the importance of understanding weather.
Talk about it 1. What is a whiteout and how did it affect the animals on the island? 2. What is a waterspout and how did it help the animals? 3. How did the air pressure change during the whiteout and the waterspout? 4. Why did the sun come out after the animals landed on the other side of the island? 5. What did the animals learn about the weather and its impact on their lives?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Ships of Discovery
The Adventures of Max: A Journey Through the High Seas
Max and his friends restore an old clipper ship and embark on a daring journey to find a lost treasure, learning about the history and culture of seafaring along the way.
Talk about it 1. What did Max learn about the different types of ships used throughout history? 2. Why was the caravel a popular ship among explorers? 3. What did Max and his friends discover on their journey? 4. Why was it important for ships to have a streamlined design? 5. How did Max become skilled at tying knots? 6. How did Max and his friends become legends in their village?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Special Effects
The Magic of Miniature Worlds
A group of friends use their imagination and creativity to build an incredible miniature world that becomes a source of inspiration for generations.
Talk about it 1. What inspired the friends to create their miniature world? 2. How did their creativity grow as they developed their project? 3. What was the most imaginative part of the friends' miniature world? 4. What can we learn from the friends' story about using our imagination and creativity? 5. Can you think of your own project you would like to develop using your imagination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Special Effects
The Magic Play: A Tale of Adventure and Illusion
A group of young actors put on a play about a prince saving a princess, using scenery, props, special effects, process, movement, models, backdrops, and illusions to create a magical performance.
Talk about it 1. What was the play about and who were the characters in the story? 2. How did the actors make the scenery, props, and special effects look so real? 3. What was the process of putting the play together like? 4. What was the most important part of the performance, and why? 5. How did the young actors feel at the end of the play? 6. If you could be any character in the story, who would you choose to be and why? 7. How did the models and backdrops contribute to the illusion in the play? 8. Can you think of any other special effects or illusions that could have been used in the play? 9. How important is teamwork in putting on a performance like this? 10. Can you think of any other stories where illusions or magic play a big role?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Special Effects2
The Adventure of the Animation Dream Team
The Adventure of the Animation Dream Team" is a story about four friends who use their unique skills in animatronics, color-replacement photography, stop-motion animation, rear projection, and computer-generated images to create an amazing animated film that captivates audiences everywhere.
Talk about it 1. Who were the four friends in the story and what were their special skills? 2. What did they create using their special skills? 3. How did they make their creation so realistic? 4. What was the reaction of people to their creation? 5. What was the name of their creation? 6. What did they do after they created their film? 7. Can you think of any other special skills that the friends could have added to make their film even better?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Black Stones
The Search for the Obsidian Volcano: An Adventure of a Brave Explorer
A young boy named Max embarks on a journey to find the source of the obsidian weapon of a legendary Apache warrior, leading to his discovery of a furious volcano and solidifying his own place as a legend.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max and what does he like to do? 2. What did Max learn about the Apache warrior on his website? 3. What was Max's goal in his journey? 4. What did Max see at the top of the mountain? 5. How did Max become a legend in the end? 6. How did Max's adventure inspire others? 7. Can you think of another legend you would like to research and explore?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Brave: The Story of a Hero Buffalo in the Army
Buffalo the buffalo joins a regiment of soldiers to protect his home and proves to be a valuable and brave member of the team.
Talk about it 1. Why did Buffalo want to join the army? 2. How did the other soldiers feel about Buffalo joining the regiment? 3. What did Buffalo do to prove himself as a valuable member of the team? 4. What made Buffalo a legend in the Great Plains? 5. How did Buffalo become a symbol of courage and bravery?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Buffalo Soldiers
Unity in the Frontier: Overcoming Discrimination
A group of discriminated animals establish a reservation, but eventually come together with the expanding frontier animals to form a united and fair community.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the Frontier? 2. Why did the animals establish a reservation? 3. Why were the animals in the reservation not given the same opportunities as the others? 4. How did the animals in the reservation overcome their challenges? 5. How did the animals in the Frontier and the reservation come together to form a united community? 6. Why is it important for everyone to be treated fairly, regardless of their species or color?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Red Baron
The Brave Officer Jack and the Battle in the Sky
The Brave Officer Jack, a noble cavalry pilot, leads a successful battle against an enemy army with the help of a minor observer and his trusty biplane.
Talk about it 1. Who is Jack and what is his job? 2. What is the mission that the king gives to Jack? 3. Who is the minor observer that Jack takes with him on his mission? 4. How does Jack help protect the kingdom from the enemy army? 5. How does the kingdom show their appreciation for Jack's bravery? 6. What kind of plane does Jack fly? 7. Why is Jack considered a hero by the people in the kingdom?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Red Baron2
The Triplane Hero: A World War I Adventure
During World War I, a young soldier named Jack becomes a hero when he saves a pilot and takes control of a triplane, inspiring bravery and heroism in others.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What was World War I and where did the soldiers fight? 3. What is a triplane? 4. How did Jack become a hero in the story? 5. Why do you think Jack was brave? 6. How did Jack's actions inspire others? 7. What did Jack learn from his experience as a triplane hero?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Return to the Hollow Part I
The Resilient Village: Overcoming a Devastating Disturbance
The village overcomes a devastating geologic disturbance through resilience and the power of community, learning the importance of their loved ones and health.
Talk about it 1. What was the devastating event that happened in the village? 2. How did the villagers react when their homes and possessions were destroyed? 3. What did the villagers learn about the importance of community? 4. How did the villagers come together to rebuild their homes and village? 5. What did the villagers learn about what truly matters in life? 6. What can we learn from the story about resilience and determination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Return to the Hollow Part I
The Mysterious Journal: A Tale of Courage and Justice
A group of friends discover a cruel scientist's journal and work to stop them, despite being met with disbelief and laughter, until a group of activists take action, leading to a successful end to the mission and a lesson in courage and justice.
Talk about it 1. Why did the friends decide to examine the journal they found in the forest? 2. How did the friends react when the villagers didn't believe them about the cruel scientist? 3. Why do you think it was important for the friends to continue spreading the word about the scientist, even though the villagers thought it was a hoax? 4. What did the friends learn about courage and justice from their adventure? 5. If you were in the friends' situation, what would you have done differently? 6. What would have happened if the friends didn't find the journal? 7. How do you think the animals felt when they were finally saved from the cruel scientist?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Return to the Hollow Part I2
Lily the Problem Solver: A Tale of Research, Seek, Resolve, Relocate and Seamstress
Lily, a curious girl who loves to research, helps a village in need of a seamstress by seeking a solution, resolving the problem and relocating the talented seamstress to their town.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the village that Lily wanted to solve? 2. How did Lily find out about the talented seamstress? 3. What did Lily do to convince the seamstress to move to the village? 4. What did the villagers think about Lily's help? 5. Why was Lily known as the "problem solver"? 6. Do you think you could be like Lily and help solve problems in your community? 7. What did you learn from the story about the importance of research, seeking solutions, resolving problems and helping others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Return to the Hollow Part II
The Brave Adventure of Max and the Magic Comb
Max, a brave and adventurous boy, saves the animals in the forest from a wicked witch's control by taking away her magic comb and returning it to the creatures.
Talk about it 1. What made Max a brave and adventurous boy? 2. What did the wicked witch use to control the animals in the forest? 3. How did Max defeat the witch and set the animals free? 4. What did Max do with the magic comb after he took it from the witch? 5. Why were the villagers grateful to Max? 6. How did the forest become a peaceful place again? 7. What do you think would have happened if Max was not brave enough to stop the witch? 8. How can you be like Max and stand up for what is right?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Return to the Hollow Part II
The Brave Adventurer: Timmy and the Treasure of the Compass
A determined young adventurer named Timmy sets out on a quest to find the greatest treasure and discovers it with the help of a special compass that always points him in the right direction.
Talk about it 1. Why did Timmy set out on his adventure? 2. What did Timmy's grandfather give him to help him on his quest? 3. How did Timmy feel when he encountered obstacles on his journey? 4. How did the compass help Timmy cross the river? 5. What did Timmy find in the hidden cave? 6. How did Timmy become known as the bravest adventurer? 7. How did determination and trust in his direction help Timmy on his quest? 8. What did Timmy learn from his adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Return to the Hollow Part II2
The Brave Adventurer and the Hidden Treasure
A brave young girl named Lily discovers a hidden treasure in a dark and creepy cave guarded by skeletal figures and a deep, menacing growl, using her wick to guide her way.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's favorite thing to do in the forest? 2. What was the strange noise Lily heard in the forest? 3. How did Lily feel when she first landed in the dark and creepy cave? 4. What did Lily use to light her way through the cave? 5. What did Lily find when she pushed open the large stone door? 6. Why do you think the skeletons and the deep growls were guarding the hidden treasure? 7. Why do you think Lily was brave enough to explore the unknown and discover the hidden treasure? 8. What did Lily learn from her adventure in the forest?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Return to the Hollow Part III
The Key to the Ornate Castle's Heart
A group of kids discover an abandoned ornate castle and through a series of adventures, bring it back to life with the help of a magical key found in a secret passageway.
Talk about it 1. Why were the kids sad when they discovered the castle was abandoned? 2. How did they find the secret passageway and what did they find in the room behind the door? 3. What did the voice tell the kids about the key and the castle? 4. Why was the clod of dirt on the key important? 5. How did the kids bring the castle back to life? 6. How did the kids become heroes of the castle? 7. What was the significance of the secret passageway in the story? 8. What lesson can you learn from the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: The Return to the Hollow Part III
Max and the Magic Pendant: A Tale of Adventure and Discovery
A young adventurer named Max discovers a magic pendant that transports him to different worlds, causing him to go on a journey of exploration and responsibility.
Talk about it 1. What did Max find in the forest? 2. What happened when Max put on the pendant for the first time? 3. Why were the creatures in the strange world frantic? 4. How did Max feel about returning the pendant to the creatures? 5. What did Max learn about the pendant? 6. Why did the creatures throw a celebration for Max? 7. How did Max feel when he received the note from the creatures? 8. What did Max want to do after he returned to his own world?
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