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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: The Jr Iditarod
Benny the Brave: The Little Rabbit with Endurance
Benny the Brave, a unique and enduring little rabbit, leads a cooperative effort with the other animals in the forest to clear a blocked river and becomes known as the strongest animal in the land.
Talk about it 1. What was special about Benny the rabbit? 2. Why did the animals need Benny's help? 3. How did the animals work together to clear the river? 4. What did Benny do to encourage the other animals during the journey? 5. Why did the animals think of Benny as the bravest and strongest animal in the forest? 6. How did the animals' cooperative effort make a difference in their lives? 7. What can we learn from Benny and the animals' teamwork in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Mighty Saguaro
The Brave Cactus: A Tale of Evolution and Survival in the Desert
A small cactus seed faces many challenges and evolves into a strong and vital part of its desert ecosystem, but its existence is threatened by human destruction.
Talk about it 1. What was the cactus seed waiting for to start growing? 2. How did the cactus protect itself from predators? 3. What role did the cactus play in the desert ecosystem? 4. How did the humans impact the cactus and its environment? 5. What do you think happened to the other plants and animals in the desert after the cactus died? 6. How do you think we can help protect the environment like the desert in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Secret Service
Defending Democracy: The Brave First Lady
Defending Democracy: The Brave First Lady" is a story about a First Lady who uncovers a plot to assassinate a candidate running for Congress and works with the authorities to protect their democracy.
Talk about it 1. Who is the First Lady in the story and what did she do? 2. What was the threat mentioned in the letter received by the First Lady? 3. Why was the First Lady hailed as a hero in the end? 4. What was the lesson learned by the people of the Land of Democracy? 5. Why is it important to protect democracy? 6. How can you help protect democracy in your own community? 7. Can you think of a time when you stood up for something you believed in, like the First Lady did in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Stanley Cup Hockeys Greatest Prize
Max's Quarterfinal Heroics
Max, a young soccer player, scores a key goal in the quarterfinals and leads his team to the championship win through patience, hard work, and teamwork.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max in the story? 2. What was the biggest soccer conference in the region? 3. Why did Max's coach put him on the bench for the first half of the game? 4. How did Max feel when he scored the goal in the quarterfinals? 5. What did Max learn from playing in the quarterfinals and winning the championship? 6. How did Max's teamwork with his teammates help them win the championship? 7. What does the story teach us about patience, hard work, and teamwork?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Stanley Cup Hockeys Greatest Prize
Jack the Goalie: A Hockey Dynasty Begins
A young hockey player named Jack becomes a famous goalie and starts a hockey dynasty after competing in a big tournament and never giving up on his dreams.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story and what is his goal? 2. What did Jack have to do to become a famous hockey player? 3. What was the big hockey tournament that Jack competed in and what happened there? 4. Why was it important for Jack to never give up and to keep practicing? 5. Who did Jack help to become champions and start a hockey dynasty? 6. What did Jack always think about when he stepped onto the ice?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: The Stanley Cup Hockeys Greatest Prize2
Max the Champion: A Tale of Records and Sudden Death
Max, a young hockey player, wins the championship trophy by breaking records and scoring the winning goal in sudden death during the semifinals and finals.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max in the story? 2. What did Max dream of winning? 3. What did Max do to prepare for the championship game? 4. What was the score in the semifinals game? 5. What happened in sudden death in the semifinals game? 6. Who did Max's team face in the championship game? 7. How did Max's team become the champions of the league? 8. What was Max's name added to the record books for? 9. Who is inspired by Max's story? 10. What is the message of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Thomas Edison
Max and the Magic of Stick-To-It-iveness
Max's determination and hard work lead to the success of his glue business, "Stick-To-It-iveness", showcasing the power of perseverance and the importance of never giving up.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's business idea and what did he name it? 2. What made Max's glue so special and how did people react to it? 3. How did Max's hard work and determination help him succeed? 4. What is the main lesson Max's story teaches us? 5. How can you apply the idea of "stick-to-itiveness" in your own life?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Thomas Edison
Max's Amazing Alkaline Filament Adventure
A young inventor named Max creates a revolutionary, successful, and profitable light bulb using alkaline filament and Morse code, despite distractions and disbelief from others.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's invention? 2. Why was Max's light bulb different from others? 3. How did Max turn the light on and off? 4. What was the reaction of people when they heard about Max's invention? 5. What is the moral of the story? 6. What is the importance of stick-to-itiveness? 7. Can you think of an invention that you would like to create? 8. Why do you think people might try to distract or discourage you from your goals? 9. How can you stay focused and motivated, even when faced with challenges? 10. What is a patent and why is it important for inventors like Max?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Underground Cities
Lily's Engineering Adventure: The Secret of the Subterranean Dwelling
A little girl named Lily becomes fascinated with engineering after discovering a subterranean dwelling with a unique air circulation system, leading her on a journey to becoming a successful engineer and helping make subterranean dwellings safe and comfortable for others.
Talk about it 1. What inspired Lily to become an engineer? 2. How did the subterranean dwelling keep its inhabitants safe and comfortable? 3. What did Lily learn about air circulation in subterranean dwellings? 4. Why was Lily proud of her work as an engineer? 5. Can you think of other examples of engineering that make our lives better?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Underground Cities
The Adventure to Discover the Humidity-Regulated Temple
A group of archaeologists go on an adventure to excavate an ancient temple in the jungle with humidity-regulating features, uncovering its purpose and preserving it for future generations.
Talk about it 1. What was the purpose of the ancient temple that the archaeologists excavated? 2. What unique feature did the temple have? 3. How did the archaeologists feel about their discovery of the ancient temple? 4. What did the archaeologists do to preserve the temple for future generations? 5. Why was the temple still in good condition even after so many years?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Veterans Day
From Battle to Bliss: A Soldier's Journey Overcoming PTSD
A soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder returns home, receives support from his family and therapy, enrolls in a tuition program for veterans, and graduates from college to live a happy life.
Talk about it 1. What was the soldier's name in the story? 2. What was the soldier suffering from in the story? 3. How did the soldier's family and friends help him? 4. What did the soldier enroll in after returning home? 5. How did the soldier feel after graduating from college? 6. What did the soldier do for a living after graduating? 7. Can you think of any other ways the soldier could have received support besides therapy and tuition for veterans? 8. Why was it important for the soldier to overcome his post-traumatic stress disorder? 9. Do you think it's easy or difficult for soldiers to adjust to life after serving in a war? Why? 10. How do you think this story can help other people who are facing similar challenges?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Veterans Day
The Brave Soldiers of Freedomia
The people of Freedomia make great sacrifices and show dedication and bravery in fighting for their country during a long and difficult war, ultimately bringing peace back to their land.
Talk about it 1. Who declared war on Freedomia? 2. What did the government of Freedomia do to defend the country? 3. Who were drafted to join the army and fight in the war? 4. What was the cost of the war for the people of Freedomia? 5. How did the soldiers show dedication and bravery in combat? 6. How did the war end and what did it mean for the people of Freedomia? 7. Why were the people of Freedomia proud of their soldiers? 8. What did the soldiers' sacrifices and dedication mean for the future of Freedomia?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Weaving Around the World
The Raised Weave Wonders: A Tale of Spinning and Textiles
The Raised Weave Wonders" tells the story of Linda and Sarah, two weavers who create magnificent textiles with raised weave and intricate motifs, becoming famous and inspiring generations of weavers.
Talk about it 1. Who is Linda and what does she do? 2. Who helps Linda with her weaving and what do they create together? 3. How do the villagers react to Linda and Sarah's new textile? 4. What makes Linda and Sarah's textiles so special and why did they become famous? 5. What legacy did Linda and Sarah leave behind for future generations of weavers?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Weaving Around the World
The Intermingling of Artisans: A Tale of Diversity and Intricate Tweed
The Intermingling of Artisans: A Tale of Diversity and Intricate Tweed" is a story about artisans in a small village who come together to embrace diversity and create intricate tweed fabric through both traditional backstrap loom weaving and modern mechanization.
Talk about it 1. Who were the artisans in the village? 2. What was the new tool brought by the new artisan to the village? 3. How did the other artisans react to the new artisan's machine? 4. How did the village become known for its diverse handiwork? 5. Why was the story important? 6. What did the artisans learn from each other? 7. Can you think of any real-life examples of different people or groups coming together and creating something beautiful?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Wildlife Rescue
The Adventures of the Urban Fledglings
The Adventures of the Urban Fledglings" is a story about a group of orphaned baby birds who, with the help of a volunteer and a veterinarian, learn to survive in an urban city while also helping a sick bird of a rare species recover and return to the wild.
Talk about it 1. What was the volunteer's role in the story? 2. Why was the sick bird put in quarantine? 3. What did the baby birds learn about predators? 4. How did the baby birds help the sick bird recover? 5. Why were the baby birds proud at the end of the story? 6. What is the importance of wildlife in an urban city? 7. What can we learn from the story about helping others in need?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Yellow Brick Roadies
The Farmer's Mission: The Quest for the Magic Loom
A farmer named Max discovers a magical loom with a mission to save the kingdom from a rampaging dragon by weaving a magical tapestry with calm and focus.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's job in the story? 2. What was the mission given to Max by the wizard? 3. How did Max feel when he was trying to use the magical loom for the first time? 4. What was the key to using the magical loom successfully? 5. How did Max feel after he completed his mission and saved the kingdom? 6. What was Max known for after he completed his mission? 7. How do you think Max changed after completing his mission?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary U: Yellow Brick Roadies
Lily the Brave and the Toxic Contraption
A resourceful young girl named Lily braves a toxic gorge to stop a dangerous contraption, proving her bravery and resourcefulness to her village.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the village that Lily had to solve? 2. How did Lily stop the toxic contraption from polluting the air? 3. Why was Lily considered brave by the villagers? 4. What did the villagers do after Lily successfully stopped the contraption? 5. How do you think Lily felt when she was cheered and praised by the villagers?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Adventure on the Amazon River
The Mystery of the Missing Manioc: A Lesson in Trust
A young girl solves the mystery of missing manioc crops in a jungle village and teaches the villagers the importance of trust and working together.
Talk about it 1. Why were the villagers frantic in the story? 2. Who solved the mystery of the missing manioc crops? 3. Why did the villagers start distrusting each other? 4. What did the villagers learn from the situation with the missing manioc crops? 5. Why is it important to work together and trust each other? 6. How did the young girl feel when she found the solution to the mystery? 7. How did the villagers feel when they found out the solution?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Adventure on the Amazon River
The Adventure in the Foreign Tributary
The Adventure in the Foreign Tributary" is a story about a young girl named Fuchsia who overcomes her distrust and helps a man find a cure for his daughter's malaria, forming a friendship and discovering the wonders of the exotic jungle.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story and what is she interested in? 2. What is the man in the story looking for in the jungle? 3. What did Fuchsia and the man find out about each other as they worked together in the jungle? 4. How did Fuchsia feel at the end of her adventure in the foreign tributary? 5. What did Fuchsia learn about the world from her adventure? 6. What is the significance of the title of the story? 7. Can you think of a time when you formed a friendship with someone you initially distrusted? How did it happen?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Alternative Fuel Cars
Lily and the Clean Energy Revolution
Lily and her friends use their knowledge of fermentation and alternative fuels to solve their town's pollution problem and inspire a clean energy revolution.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the town in the story? 2. Who came up with the idea to solve the problem? 3. What kind of fuels were being made from biomass in the story? 4. What is a fuel cell and what does it produce as a pollutant? 5. How did the bonds between the townspeople change as they worked together? 6. What was the impact of Lily's idea on the town and the world? 7. Why is Lily remembered as a hero? 8. What can you learn from this story about alternative fuels and reducing pollution?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Ancient Cliff Dwellers
The Adventure of Tawovi and the Sipapu
The Adventure of Tawovi and the Sipapu" is a story about a young boy who discovers a magical world through a sipapu symbol and learns about the Ancestral Puebloan's cultural heritage through their petroglyphs and pictographs.
Talk about it 1. What is a petroglyph and pictograph? 2. What is a pit house and where did the Ancestral Puebloans live? 3. What is the sipapu symbol and what does it represent? 4. What did Tawovi discover in the underworld? 5. How did Tawovi share his story with the other villagers? 6. What did Tawovi learn about the Ancestral Puebloan's cultural heritage? 7. How did Tawovi's adventure help to preserve the Ancestral Puebloan's cultural heritage?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Ancient Cliff Dwellers
The Treasured Artifact of the Pueblo Tribe
The story is about a young boy who discovers an ancient artifact and brings it back to his Pueblo tribe, where it becomes a treasured symbol of their heritage and a source of pride for their community.
Talk about it 1. What was the Pueblo tribe's main source of shelter and how did they build it? 2. Why was the Kiva an important place for the Pueblo people? 3. How did the tribe feel about the artifact that the young boy found? 4. Why did the artifact become a symbol of the tribe's heritage? 5. How did the Pueblo people adapt to their harsh, arid environment? 6. How did the artifact help the Pueblo tribe remember their ancestry? 7. What does the story teach us about the importance of preserving history and heritage?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Book of Blood
Brave Little Mia and the Blood Transfusion Adventure
A young girl named Mia receives a life-saving blood transfusion after a fall, learning about the importance of healthy blood and bravery along the way.
Talk about it 1. What happened to Mia that made her need a blood transfusion? 2. Why was it important for Mia to receive a blood transfusion? 3. How did the doctors help Mia during the blood transfusion? 4. What did Mia learn about her body and bravery after her experience? 5. What can we learn from Mia's story about taking care of our health?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Book of Blood
The Battle Against the Virus in the Human Body Kingdom
In a magical kingdom inside the human body, cells work together to defeat a virus and maintain healthy circulation, with the help of a clever trick by a cell named Protein.
Talk about it 1. What is the role of red blood cells in the human body kingdom? 2. Who was the main character that defeated the virus? 3. What was the clever trick that was used to defeat the virus? 4. What is the importance of a strong pulse in the human body kingdom? 5. Why is teamwork important in keeping the human body kingdom healthy?
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