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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 U: Microbes Friend or Foe
The Immunity Adventure in Healthyville
The people of Healthyville learn about the importance of their immune systems and antibiotics in fighting a disease during an epidemic.
Talk about it 1. Why did the people of Healthyville get sick? 2. What is an immune system? 3. What are antibiotics and how do they help the body? 4. Why were some of the germs resistant to the antibiotics? 5. How did Dr. Wise stop the epidemic? 6. Why is it important to take care of our immune system? 7. Can you name one way to keep your immune system strong?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: More Valuable Than Gold
Max the Prospector and the Golden Mine
Max, an expert miner, discovers a new mine filled with gold and mercury, and uses his knowledge and determination to extract the gold and separate it from the mercury, becoming a respected member of the community.
Talk about it 1. What is the main character's name and what does he do? 2. What does Max find in the mine and what is the problem with it? 3. How does Max solve the problem of separating the gold from the mercury? 4. What does Max do with his wealth from the mine? 5. What does the community think of Max after he became wealthy? 6. What did you learn from this story about prospecting and mining for gold?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: More Valuable Than Gold
The Rally for Rainforest Conservation
A group of animals in a rainforest come together to save their home from illegal deforestation and ore extraction, by educating humans and holding a rally to raise awareness about the importance of conservation and protecting biodiversity.
Talk about it 1. Why did the animals notice that their home was changing? 2. What did the animals learn about deforestation and ore extraction? 3. What was the plan that the animals came up with to save their home? 4. How did the humans react when they saw the harm they were causing? 5. What did the humans and animals learn from this experience? 6. How do you think the story would be different if the animals didn't take action to save their home? 7. What can we do in our daily lives to help protect the environment and conserve biodiversity?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Mystery in the Moonlight
The Adventure of Lily and Jack: A Quest for the Sun
A girl with Xeroderma Pigmentosum and her best friend embark on a logical and complementary adventure to find a cure for her condition and live a happy life in the sun.
Talk about it 1. What is Xeroderma Pigmentosum and how does it affect Lily? 2. Why did Lily and Jack go on an adventure? 3. How did Lily and Jack use their logical thinking and complementary skills to overcome obstacles on their journey? 4. Who helped Lily and Jack find the cure? 5. How did Lily feel after she found the cure? 6. What did the villagers think of Lily and Jack's adventure? 7. Can you think of any other challenges Lily and Jack might face in the future?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Mystery in the Moonlight
Twinning Adventure: The Threshold to Treasure
Max and Mia, fraternal twins, and Tim and Tam, identical twins, go on a thrilling adventure in the forest, overcoming challenges and learning the importance of tolerance and teamwork.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story and what are their differences? 2. What was the purpose of the escapade that Max and Mia went on? 3. How did Tim and Tam feel about not being included in the escapade? 4. What did Max and Mia find at the threshold in the forest? 5. What was the outcome of the encounter with the thieves in the cave? 6. What did Max and Mia learn about tolerance and teamwork by the end of the story? 7. How do you think the village would have been different if Max and Mia didn't bring the treasure back? 8. What would you do if you were in a similar situation as Max and Mia?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Nonis Newspaper
The Importance of Fact Checking: A Lesson Learned by Sarah
Sarah learns the importance of fact checking and accuracy in her writing through her experiences with a writing competition and guidance from an editor.
Talk about it 1. Why was Sarah nervous about the writing competition? 2. What did Sarah do to make sure her story was accurate? 3. What did Sarah learn about fact checking from the editor she met? 4. Why is it important to check the facts in a story? 5. Can you think of a time when you had to check facts for a project or assignment? How did you make sure the information was accurate?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Nonis Newspaper
Snap the Detective: Solving Mysteries with a Camera
Snap the Photographer becomes a detective, using his camera and detective skills to solve mysteries and bring justice to the town in 'Snap the Detective: Solving Mysteries with a Camera'.
Talk about it 1. What was the headline about in the "Daily Bugle"? 2. Who found the missing cake in the park? 3. Who was Snap and what was his role in the story? 4. How did Snap solve mysteries in the town? 5. What did people assume about Snap after he became a contributor to the "Daily Bugle"? 6. What was the name of Snap's column in the newspaper? 7. How did the townspeople feel about Snap's hard work and dedication?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Nonis Newspaper2
Max the Inspiring Reporter: Proving Anything is Possible
Max, a curious and determined young boy, becomes a successful reporter and inspires others to believe in themselves and follow their dreams by winning a school competition and presenting a report about a local hero.
Talk about it 1. What inspired Max to become a reporter? 2. What did Max do to prepare for the competition? 3. What was the theme of Max's report? 4. What did the judges say about Max's presentation? 5. How did Max inspire others with his work? 6. What can we learn from Max's story? 7. How do you think Max felt when he won the competition? 8. What is your favorite quote from the story? 9. How would you describe Max's personality? 10. What would you do if you were in Max's shoes?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Pages School Report
The Permanent System: Sarah's Fascinating Adventure
A young girl named Sarah embarks on a journey to research and understand a permanent, complex system and overcomes her doubts to discover its elegance and beauty.
Talk about it 1. What was Sarah's goal in the story? 2. What was the permanent system that Sarah was researching about? 3. What was Sarah's biggest challenge in understanding the permanent system? 4. How did Sarah overcome her doubts about the system? 5. What did Sarah learn from her journey of researching the permanent system? 6. How did Sarah's love of researching and learning grow stronger? 7. Can you relate to Sarah's journey in any way? If so, how?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Pirate Ships and Flags
Archer: The Brave Protector
Archer, a brave and versatile young man, protects the kingdom from barbarian invaders with his skill with a bow and arrow.
Talk about it 1. Why did Archer become the protector of the kingdom? 2. What were some of Archer's skills that helped him defeat the barbarians? 3. Why was Archer locked up in the barbarians' quarters? 4. How did Archer escape from the quarters and return to the kingdom? 5. What was the outcome of the battle between the kingdom and the barbarians? 6. How did the people feel about Archer after he defeated the barbarians? 7. Why do you think Archer was a hero? 8. How do you think you would have reacted if you were in Archer's situation? 9. What can you learn from Archer's story about bravery and determination? 10. Can you think of any other situations where someone had to use their skills and wit to overcome a challenge?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Pirate Ships and Flags2
The Notorious Captain Hook and the Lost Longboat
A notorious pirate named Captain Hook helps a group of shipwrecked kids find their way home while on a journey to discover treasure, teaching them that appearances can be deceiving and that even the most notorious of people can have a heart of gold.
Talk about it 1. Why did Captain Hook originally want to bring the longboat onboard his ship? 2. How did Captain Hook help the shipwrecked kids? 3. What was the relationship like between Captain Hook and the kids at first? 4. How did Captain Hook and the kids defeat the corsair and protect the treasure? 5. What did the kids learn about Captain Hook by the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Robin Hood Wins the Sheriffs Golden Arrow
The Monk and the Archer: A Tale of Bravery and Friendship
A monk helps a young archer get her money back from a spiteful blacksmith and teaches her the importance of bravery and friendship.
Talk about it 1. What did Brother Marcus teach Lila about archery? 2. Why did Brother Marcus and Lila go to the blacksmith's shop? 3. How did Brother Marcus help Lila get her money back? 4. Why did the blacksmith refuse to give them a warrant? 5. What did the king do to help Lila? 6. Why was Brother Marcus proud of Lila's achievements? 7. What is the lesson that Lila learned from this story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Samson A Horse Story
Thunder's Galloping Adventure
Thunder, a beautiful horse, goes on a thrilling galloping adventure and learns about his proud family tree heritage.
Talk about it 1. What does Thunder do on his adventure? 2. What does Thunder learn about his family? 3. How does Thunder's owner control Thunder when they ride? 4. What does Thunder do when he sees the coop of chickens? 5. What does Thunder feel at the end of his adventure? 6. What does Thunder remember about his adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Seven Wonders You Can Visit
The Secret Terrace of the Dynasty's Observatory
An archaeologist uncovers a hidden terrace and a monument of a gladiator at an observatory site in a far-off kingdom ruled by a powerful dynasty.
Talk about it 1. What was the observatory used for in the kingdom? 2. Who was the archaeologist in the story and what was his goal? 3. What was the hidden terrace in the story and what did the archaeologist find there? 4. Who was the statue of in the monument that was discovered? 5. Why was the discovery of the terrace and monument so important to the kingdom? 6. What did people learn from visiting the observatory site after the discovery?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Tanyas Money Problem
Lily's Lesson: The Power of Saving, Loans, and Understanding Terms
Lily learns about the importance of saving her money, understanding the terms of loans, and being a helpful friend through her experiences with dividends, loans, and her savings account.
Talk about it 1. What is a savings account? 2. What is a dividend? 3. What did Lily's friend Sophie need help with? 4. Why did Lily have to read the terms of the loan carefully? 5. What did Lily learn from this experience? 6. Why is it important to understand the terms of a loan? 7. Do you think it's a good idea to help friends by lending them money? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Tanyas Money Problem
Lily's Journey to Financial Wisdom
Lily learns about saving, investing, budgeting, and wise financial decision making through her experiences and lessons taught by her mother.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily learn about saving money in a bank? 2. What is interest, and why did Lily's savings account grow over time? 3. Why did Lily worry about debt? 4. What did Lily's mother teach her about budgeting? 5. What is a stock, and how did Lily use her savings to invest in them? 6. Why did Lily research a company's income and value before investing in its stock? 7. How did Lily become a successful investor? 8. What can you learn from Lily's journey to financial wisdom?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Amazing Amazon
Pablo the Peccary's Epic Adventure in the Amazon
Pablo the peccary uses his quick thinking and the help of piranhas to escape a bird that tries to carry him away to its nest in the Amazon rainforest.
Talk about it 1. What was Pablo the peccary exploring in the rainforest? 2. What happened when Pablo approached the unusual fungus on the tree? 3. How did Pablo escape from the bird that tried to carry him away? 4. What did Pablo learn about the creatures in the Amazon rainforest? 5. What did Pablo do after his adventure to stay safe in the rainforest?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Bill of Rights
The Quest for Freedom: A Story of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights
A group of people in America fought for their rights and freedoms, leading to the creation of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, and eventually the end of slavery through an amendment, all in the pursuit of the principle of freedom.
Talk about it 1. Why was the Constitution created? 2. What is the Bill of Rights and what does it do? 3. What did people have to fight for in order to be free? 4. Why was slavery considered wrong? 5. What is the most important principle in the story? 6. Why do you think it was important to add the amendment ending slavery to the Constitution? 7. Can you think of any rights or freedoms that are important to you? 8. What would you do if your rights were ever taken away?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Genius of Tesla
Lily the Electric Engineer: An Experiment with Voltage and Energy
A young engineer named Lily performs an experiment with a generator and incandescent bulb to learn about electricity and energy, ultimately becoming a successful engineer through her experiences and newfound knowledge.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's experiment about? 2. What happened when Lily increased the voltage in her experiment? 3. Why did Lily become a successful engineer? 4. What did Lily learn about electricity and energy through her experiment? 5. What safety precautions did Lily take in her future experiments?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Great Gallardos Books
Jack and the Flying Breeches
A young inventor named Jack creates flying breeches for transportation and becomes famous in the western town for his invention.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What did Jack invent in his laboratory? 3. How did people react when they saw Jack flying with his invention? 4. Why was Jack's invention important for the people in the western town? 5. What did Jack become famous for in the story? 6. Can you think of any other inventions that could make travel easier?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Great Gallardos Books
The Contraption of Awe: An Adventure in Science Fiction
A young girl named Emily discovers a mysterious plaster contraption in the sagebrush that leads her to a magical resort world, inspiring her love of science fiction and shaping her future as a successful writer.
Talk about it 1. What was Emily's dream? 2. What did she find in the sagebrush? 3. What did Emily learn about the contraption? 4. Where did the contraption take Emily? 5. What inspired Emily to become a science fiction writer? 6. What did Emily do as a successful science fiction writer? 7. How did Emily feel about the contraption and the resort world?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Hard Stuff All About Bones
Robo's Amazing Adventure: The Power of a Precise Arm
A robot named Robo learns that after being repaired with a special material called suture, his arm becomes stronger and more precise, bringing him happiness and success in his adventures.
Talk about it 1. What happened to Robo's arm that made him go to the repair shop? 2. How did the repair robots fix Robo's arm? 3. What was special about Robo's arm after the repair? 4. How did Robo's precise arm make him feel? 5. Do you think it's possible for broken things to become better after they are fixed? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Hard Stuff All About Bones
Wally the Vertebrate's Adventure: The Importance of Taking Care of Your Joints and Bones
Wally the Vertebrate learns about the importance of taking care of his joints and bones through nutritious food, exercise, and stretching, allowing him to continue exploring and having adventures.
Talk about it 1. What did Wally learn about taking care of his joints and bones? 2. Why was Wally's appendage hurt in the story? 3. What did the wise old owl tell Wally about his joints and bones? 4. What did Wally do to take care of his body after learning from the owl? 5. Why is it important to take care of your joints and bones? 6. What are some things you can do to keep your joints and bones healthy?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Inuit Northern Living
The Adventures of the Resourceful Tundra Tribe
The resourceful Tundra Tribe migrates to a new land and uses their resourcefulness to thrive in their new home filled with warmth and abundance.
Talk about it 1. Why did the Tundra Tribe decide to migrate to a new land? 2. How did the Tundra Tribe use the resources they had to build their new homes? 3. What did the Tundra Tribe do to make sure their new homes were warm and cozy? 4. Why were the members of the Tundra Tribe happy in their new home? 5. How did the Tundra Tribe's resourcefulness help them survive in their new home?
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