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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: The Return to the Hollow Part III2
Robby the Robot's Programming Adventure
Robby the Robot overcomes his frustration with a new version of his programming software and learns that with a little help and adjustments, anything can be achieved.
Talk about it 1. What was Robby's problem with the new version of his programming software? 2. How did Robby's owner help him solve this problem? 3. How did Robby feel after his owner made the necessary adjustments? 4. What lesson did Robby learn from this experience? 5. Have you ever felt frustrated or exasperated with something you were trying to do? How did you overcome it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Thomas Jefferson
The Story of the Declaration of Independence
The story is about the bravery and wisdom of the Founding Fathers who declared independence from England and designed a new government based on equal rights and freedoms for all citizens, resulting in America becoming a great nation.
Talk about it 1. Who were the Founding Fathers and what did they believe in? 2. What was the Declaration of Independence and why was it important? 3. How did the Founding Fathers design a new government for America? 4. What rights and freedoms do citizens have in America today? 5. Why is the story of the Declaration of Independence important to remember?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Thomas Jefferson
The People of Freedomland: A Story of Democracy and Independence
The people of Freedomland discussed and created a government document outlining their beliefs about democracy, leading to a prosperous and harmonious country.
Talk about it 1. What was the name of the island in the story? 2. Why did the people of Freedomland gather in the town square? 3. What did the government document say about democracy? 4. How did the people of Freedomland create a better future for their country? 5. Why is the story of Freedomland important? 6. What can we learn from the people of Freedomland about working together? 7. How do you think the people of Freedomland felt after they created their plan? 8. What do you think is the meaning of independence in this story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Titanic Treasure
Sam the Salvager: The Adventure in the Remote Debris Field
Sam, a brave salvager, discovers a treasure trove of riches in a remote debris field with the help of his trusty snorkel and remote control.
Talk about it 1. What does Sam do for a living? 2. Why does Sam go to the remote debris field? 3. What does Sam use to explore the debris field? 4. What does Sam find in the debris field that he is excited about? 5. How does Sam feel when he returns from the debris field? 6. What does Sam add to his collection from the debris field? 7. What is the one-of-a-kind item that Sam finds in the debris field? 8. How does Sam's remote control help him in his adventure? 9. Why is Sam a brave character? 10. What lesson do you think kids can learn from Sam's story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Titanic Treasure
The Lost Crew and the Ancient Artifact
The "Sea Quest" sets out on its maiden voyage to search for ocean artifacts, but tragedy strikes when its submersible discovers an ancient artifact guarded by mysterious seaweed, resulting in the disappearance of the crew and the submarine.
Talk about it 1. What was the mission of the Sea Quest on its maiden voyage? 2. What did the crew discover when they launched the submersible? 3. What happened to the Sea Quest and its crew? 4. What did Jack find when he returned to the site of the tragedy as a captain? 5. What did Jack learn about the mysterious artifact? 6. What was the significance of the symbols etched into the hull of the artifact? 7. What is Jack's mission now that he has uncovered the secrets of the ancient artifact?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Vikings
The Brave Warrior: A Magnus Saga
A berserker warrior named Magnus conquers enemies and becomes a legendary figure in a kingdom through his bravery and determination.
Talk about it 1. Who is Magnus and what kind of warrior is he? 2. Why did Magnus go on a quest to conquer the enemy? 3. What challenges did Magnus face on his journey? 4. How did the kingdom's people feel about Magnus and his bravery? 5. What can we learn from Magnus's story? 6. How does Magnus's story inspire others? 7. What do you think happened to Magnus after he conquered the enemy? 8. What would you have done if you were in Magnus's shoes?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Vikings
The Brave Archaeologist: A Story of Exploration, Conquest, and Democracy
A young archaeologist named Max embarks on a journey to explore a mysterious monastery and faces challenges from a local ruler, but ultimately triumphs through his bravery and determination to promote democracy and the pursuit of knowledge.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's dream and what did he love to do? 2. Why did the local ruler want Max to be banished? 3. What did Max discover at the monastery and how did he share his findings with the world? 4. What did Max learn about the history of the monastery? 5. How did Max's bravery and determination help to promote democracy? 6. What was the impact of Max's journey on future generations? 7. Do you think Max's ideals of democracy and learning are important in the world today? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Weave It
The Magic Tapestry: A Tale of Patience and Perseverance
The Magic Tapestry" is a story about fixing a distorted and warped tapestry by going back to the beginning and starting again with patience and hard work.
Talk about it 1. What was special about the tapestry in the story? 2. Who played a trick on the tapestry? 3. What did the weavers have to do to fix the tapestry? 4. Who helped the weavers fix the tapestry? 5. Why did the wise old man say that the only way to fix the tapestry was to go back to the beginning? 6. What was the moral of the story? 7. Can you think of a time when you had to start over to fix something? 8. What did you learn from that experience? 9. How important is patience and hard work in fixing things that are broken? 10. Do you think the tapestry would have been fixed without the help of the wise old man? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: What is Water Worth
The Freshwater Adventure: Saving the Water Kingdom
The creatures in the Water Kingdom work together to conserve and process their limited supply of freshwater, ultimately succeeding in increasing their supply to over a billion gallons.
Talk about it 1. Why was freshwater so special in the Water Kingdom? 2. What did the King of the Water Kingdom ask the creatures to do to help with the shortage of freshwater? 3. How did the creatures work together to solve the problem? 4. What was the result of their efforts to conserve freshwater? 5. Why is it important to conserve resources like water?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: What is Water Worth
Saving the Glacier: A Story of Environmental Responsibility
The people of a region near a glacier come together to reduce pollution and protect their main source of water and unique species from the harmful effects of a growing population.
Talk about it 1. What was causing the glacier to melt in the story? 2. What did the people of the region do to reduce pollution and protect their environment? 3. How did the people educate the growing population about protecting the environment? 4. What was the result of their efforts to protect the glacier? 5. Why is it important to be mindful of our actions and how they affect the environment?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: What is Water Worth2
The Quest for a Cleaner Planet: A Climate Change Adventure
The people of Earth work together to find a solution to the climate change problem caused by burning fossil fuels, by transitioning to clean sources of energy and planting more trees, saving their planet and ensuring a happy future.
Talk about it 1. What is climate change and what causes it? 2. What are fossil fuels and why are they a problem for the planet? 3. How did the people in the story find a solution to climate change? 4. Why is it important to use clean sources of energy like wind and solar power? 5. How does planting trees help the planet? 6. What can we do in our own lives to help protect the planet?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Yee Haw The Real Lives of the Cowboys
The Rustler and the Navigator: A Lesson in Leadership
A rustler learns the importance of being a good leader and changes his ways with the help of a wise navigator during a cattle stampede.
Talk about it 1. What was Jack's job before he met the navigator? 2. What happened to the cattle that Jack and his gang were trying to steal? 3. How did the navigator help Jack during the stampede? 4. What lesson did Jack learn from the navigator? 5. What did Jack decide to do after the stampede? 6. How did Jack's life change after meeting the navigator? 7. Do you think Jack was a good person before he met the navigator? Why or why not? 8. What do you think would have happened if Jack didn't meet the navigator? 9. How can you be a good leader, like the navigator? 10. What would you do if you were in Jack's shoes?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary T: Yee Haw The Real Lives of the Cowboys
The Brave Cowboy and His Trusty Mustang: A Wild West Adventure
A brave cowboy named Jake and his trusty mustang embark on a grueling cattle drive and overcome challenges with their nonperishable spirit.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What is a cattle drive and why was it grueling? 3. What did Jake look like when he was dressed for the cattle drive? 4. Why did the rancher need Jake's help? 5. What happened at the end of the cattle drive? 6. What was the bond between Jake and his mustang? 7. Why was Jake known for his nonperishable spirit? 8. Can you imagine yourself as the brave cowboy in this story? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: All About Chocolate
The Chocolate Makers of Planet Cocoa
The Chocolate Makers of Planet Cocoa" is a story about a tribe in a far-off jungle who make delicious chocolate through a process of fermentation, milling, conching, and the addition of ingredients.
Talk about it 1. What is the process of making chocolate in the story? 2. What is the name of the planet where the tribe of chocolate makers lives? 3. What tool do the chocolate makers use to harvest cacao beans? 4. What is the special machine used to make the chocolate smooth? 5. What is the sauce made from chocolate called? 6. Who does the tribe share their chocolate with? 7. What is the purpose of the fermentation process? 8. How does the tribe feel about their chocolate? 9. How does the chocolate make people feel who try it? 10. Why do you think the tribe is proud of their chocolate?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Animal Discoveries
The Juvenile Reptiles: A Herpetologist's Discovery
A young herpetologist named Emily sets out on an adventure to find a rare species of juvenile reptiles and, after discovering and observing them, dedicates herself to protecting their species and habitat.
Talk about it 1. What is a herpetologist and what does one study? 2. What was Emily's goal in her journey into the forest? 3. What did Emily discover in the clearing and what were they like? 4. Why did Emily make a promise to the juvenile reptiles? 5. What was the message of the story and why was it important?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Animal Discoveries
Saving the Endangered: A Forest Adventure
The animals of a magical forest come together to protect their endangered friends from extinction by discovering the reasons for their decline in population and working to create a safe habitat for them.
Talk about it 1. What made the creatures in the forest special? 2. Why did the population of some of the creatures start to decrease? 3. How did the animals in the forest react to their friends becoming endangered? 4. What did the animals do to protect their friends from becoming extinct? 5. How did the population of the endangered creatures change after the animals' efforts? 6. What did the animals learn from their adventure to save their friends? 7. How can we protect endangered species in our own communities?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Arrows
The Young Code Talker: Uncovering the Secrets of the Choctaw Hieroglyphics
The Young Code Talker" is a story about a Choctaw boy who deciphers the code of ancient hieroglyphics and brings the stories of his ancestors to life.
Talk about it 1. Who is Little Hawk and what does he do in the story? 2. What are hieroglyphics and how do they relate to the Choctaw people? 3. How does Little Hawk decipher the code of the hieroglyphics? 4. What does carbon dating help the archaeologists determine about the artifacts? 5. How does Little Hawk become known as the Choctaw Code Talker? 6. What can we learn about the ancient Choctaw people from Little Hawk's translations of the hieroglyphics? 7. How does the story show that even young people can make a big difference?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Australia
Joey the Brave Marsupial: A Journey to Mars
A curious marsupial named Joey embarks on a journey to Mars to find a rare mineral called bauxite, outwits a selfish convict, and returns home as a hero.
Talk about it 1. Who is Joey in the story and what does he do? 2. What mineral was Joey looking for on Mars? 3. Who did Joey meet on his journey to Mars? 4. What was the convict's plan for the bauxite? 5. How did Joey outsmart the convict? 6. What did Joey do with the bauxite once he returned home? 7. What did Joey become known as in the Southern Hemisphere? 8. What do you think was the most important lesson in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Australia
The Nomad Primate Colony: A Journey to a Better Life
The story is about a colony of primates who become nomads and go on a journey to find a better place to live, eventually settling in a land rich with food and water and living happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. Why did the colony of primates have to leave their home? 2. What did the primates discover about other colonies as they traveled? 3. How did the primates feel about their new home when they finally found it? 4. What do you think would have happened if the primates didn't become nomads and search for a new home? 5. What can we learn from the story about perseverance and determination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: China
The Emperor and the Forbidden Scroll
An emperor discovers the secrets of making the finest silk in the land from a forbidden scroll and becomes famous for exporting it to neighboring kingdoms.
Talk about it 1. Why was the scroll forbidden? 2. How did the emperor find the old man who could read the scroll? 3. Why did the other scholars refuse to decipher the scroll? 4. Why did the emperor become famous? 5. How did the ethnic groups on the plateau contribute to the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Coral Reefs
The Bleaching of Barrier Reef and the Fringing Reef's Rescue
The Barrier Reef and Fringing Reef formed a friendship after the latter provided refuge for the former's inhabitants during a bleaching event caused by rising water temperatures.
Talk about it 1. What was the Barrier Reef known for? 2. How did the fringing reef help the Barrier Reef? 3. What was the cause of the bleaching in the Barrier Reef? 4. Why did the plants and fish go to the fringing reef? 5. How did the Barrier Reef and fringing reef become friends? 6. What can you learn from this story about the importance of helping each other and the environment?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Coral Reefs
The Resilient Lagoon: A Story of Hope and Cooperation
The creatures in a Pacific Ocean lagoon rebuild their homes and thrive after a tsunami, demonstrating the power of cooperation and resilience.
Talk about it 1. What happened in the story when the tsunami hit the lagoon? 2. How did the creatures in the lagoon work together to rebuild their homes and their habitat? 3. Why was the lagoon more beautiful than before after the tsunami? 4. What does the story teach us about resilience and cooperation? 5. Can you think of a time when you had to work with others to overcome a difficult situation? 6. What do you think would have happened if the creatures in the lagoon didn't work together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Dawn of the Doughnut
A Delicious Taste of History
A young girl named Lily discovers the rich history and classic dishes of an old-fashioned delicatessen on a walk with her parents.
Talk about it 1. Who is Lily and what does she love to do? 2. What did Lily learn about the delicatessen? 3. What did Lily's family order for lunch at the delicatessen? 4. How did Lily feel about learning about the history of the delicatessen? 5. Why did Lily and her family start visiting the delicatessen often?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Dawn of the Doughnut
The Humble Immigrant's Sweet Invention: The Delicious Doughnut Story
A humble immigrant named Maria invents a unique and delicious doughnut by using her creativity and efficient baking techniques.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story and what did they do? 2. What happened when Maria ran out of a crucial ingredient while baking? 3. How did Maria create a new type of doughnut? 4. Why did Maria's small bakery become so popular? 5. What did Maria never forget and always make sure of? 6. What do you think the new type of doughnut tasted like? 7. What does the story teach us about being creative and efficient?
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