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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 V: The Calgary Stampede
Jack the Rodeo King: A Cowboy's Triumph at the Midway
Jack, a confident cowboy, rides his wild bronc at a rodeo demonstration in the midway and becomes known as the best rodeo rider on the range after winning the competition.
Talk about it 1. Who is Jack in the story and what is he known for? 2. What was the purpose of the demonstration in the midway? 3. How did Jack feel about riding his bronc in the competition? 4. Was Jack successful in the demonstration? How do you know? 5. What did Jack win at the end of the demonstration? 6. How did the other cowboys feel about Jack's performance? 7. Why do you think Jack was confident in his rodeo skills? 8. What lesson can you learn from Jack's story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Calgary Stampede
Jack and Duke: The Winning Duo at the Rodeo Exhibition
Jack, an expert rider, and his draft horse Duke, win first place at a rodeo exhibition with the help of Jack's moccasins and reins, showing that hard work and practice can lead to a great performance.
Talk about it 1. What was Jack's favorite thing to do? 2. What was Duke the draft horse's special talent? 3. What did Jack use to control Duke while they rode in the exhibition? 4. Who was the crowd cheering for at the end of the story? 5. Why do you think Jack and Duke were such a great team? 6. What did Jack and Duke win at the end of the story? 7. What was the secret to their success? 8. How do you think Jack felt after winning first place at the rodeo exhibition?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Case of the Vanishing Anasazi
The Brave Young Sorceress: Saving the Magical Kingdom
A young girl outsmarts a wicked sorcerer and breaks a curse on a magical kingdom, becoming a hero and official sorceress.
Talk about it 1. What caused the kingdom to ruin in the story? 2. Who did the king summon to help break the curse? 3. How did the young girl manage to break the curse? 4. What did the king do to thank the young girl for saving the kingdom? 5. Do you think the young girl was afraid to face the sorcerer? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Case of the Vanishing Anasazi
The Secret of the Sipapu: A Tale of a Native American Hero
A young Native American descendant discovers a secret kiva filled with water through a petroglyph sipapu during a drought, becoming the tribe's hero and learning the importance of cultural traditions.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem the Native American tribe faced in the story? 2. How did the young descendant find the solution to the problem? 3. What was the significance of the sipapu in the story? 4. What did the young man learn about his culture and traditions? 5. How did the young man become a hero to the tribe? 6. What is a kiva and what is its purpose in Native American culture? 7. How did the discovery of the kiva change the lives of the tribe? 8. How can you apply the lesson learned by the young man in your own life?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Gossip Monster
The Fox Who Learned to Respect
The Fox Who Learned to Respect" is a story about a mischievous fox named Finnegan who learns the importance of respecting others after being taught a lesson by the animals in the forest.
Talk about it 1. How did the other animals feel about Finnegan's practical jokes? 2. What was the special surprise that the animals deployed for Finnegan? 3. How did Finnegan feel when he saw the animals marching towards him? 4. Why do you think Finnegan apologized for his behavior? 5. How did Finnegan change after he learned about respect? 6. What lesson did you learn from the story of "The Fox Who Learned to Respect"?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Gossip Monster
The Power of Words: A Lesson in Kindness
A school faces a rumor-spreading problem among its students, leading to the humiliation of an innocent student and the expulsion of the guilty one, but ultimately resulting in a positive lesson about the consequences of gossip and the importance of kindness.
Talk about it 1. What did the kids in the school like to do? 2. Why was Lily sad? 3. What did the teacher do when they heard about the rumor? 4. Who was the real culprit in the end? 5. What did Lily do to help stop gossiping in the school? 6. Why was it important to stop spreading false rumors? 7. What was the lesson learned by the students in the end?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Last Great Race
Jack the Brave Musher: A Tundra Adventure
A musher named Jack and his team of sled dogs overcome a grueling race and a dangerous illness to win a ceremonial trophy in the tundra.
Talk about it 1. What was the challenge that Jack and his team of sled dogs faced in the race? 2. Why was it important for Jack and his dogs to receive the serum shot? 3. How did Jack help his dogs recover from their illness and prepare for the race? 4. How did the other mushers react when Jack and his team of sled dogs won the race? 5. Why do you think Jack is considered a brave musher?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Lost Dutchman
The Adventure to the Ideal World: A Legendary Quest for Hydration
A legendary hero named Max discovers his perfect home through a portal in a magical world, but realizes that his ideal world is not just a place, but also the friends he makes there.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max and what is he known for? 2. What is the strange portal that Max finds? 3. What does Max discover about the world he enters through the portal? 4. What does Max realize is missing in the ideal world he finds? 5. How does Max find his perfect home? 6. Why do you think Max realizes that his ideal world is not just a place, but also the friends he makes there? 7. How do you think the story would be different if Max didn't go back to the magical world to find friends? 8. Do you think you would like to live in Max's ideal world? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Lost Dutchman
The Mesmerizing Treasure of the Ridge
A prospector named Bob discovers a mesmerizing waterfall surrounded by glittering gems on a dangerous ridge and lives happily ever after with his newfound wealth.
Talk about it 1. Why was the burro hesitant to cross the ridge? 2. What did Bob see when he followed the mysterious sound? 3. What happened when Bob reached the source of the sound? 4. How did Bob feel when he saw the waterfall and the gems? 5. Why do you think Bob always remembered his adventure on the ridge? 6. How do you think Bob's life changed after his adventure on the ridge? 7. Can you think of a different ending to the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Lost Dutchman2
Glenda the Gila Monster and the Search for the Hidden Stash
Glenda the Gila monster goes on an adventurous quest in search of a hidden stash of gold and jewels and becomes a legend after her determination and bravery lead her to success.
Talk about it 1. Why was Glenda a skeptic about the theory of the hidden stash? 2. How did Glenda feel when she found the tattered old map? 3. What was inside the stash that Glenda found? 4. Why do you think Glenda was willing to share her discovery with the other creatures in the desert? 5. How did Glenda become a legend in the desert? 6. Do you think you would be as determined as Glenda to find the stash if you were in her place? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Roman Empire Faces Attila
The Brave Knight Prestige and the Rampaging Dragon Scourge
A brave knight named Prestige saves a kingdom from the terror of a rampaging dragon named Scourge using clever tactics and bravery.
Talk about it 1. Who is Prestige in the story and what is his mission? 2. What did the dragon named Scourge do to the kingdom? 3. How did Prestige distract the dragon and escape from his lair safely? 4. What happened to the dragon's rampages after Prestige's quest? 5. How was Prestige remembered by the people of the kingdom? 6. What did you learn from this story about bravery and determination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Roman Empire Faces Attila
The Siege Broken: A Tale of Diplomacy and Unity
The Siege Broken: A Tale of Diplomacy and Unity" is a story about how the wise use of diplomacy and the understanding of humanity brought together two cultures and ended a siege.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem that the empire faced in the beginning of the story? 2. How did the diplomat try to solve the problem? 3. What did the barbarian leader do after hearing the diplomat's proposal? 4. What did the emperor's daughter and the barbarian prince do to seal their friendship? 5. How did the alliance between the empire and the barbarian tribe benefit both cultures? 6. What was the importance of preserving humanity in the story? 7. Why did the alliance between the empire and the barbarian tribe live happily ever after?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Sun
Zara and the Sun: A Journey of Discovery and Protection
Zara, a curious planet, learns about the dangers of the Sun's radiation and protects itself through the use of solar cells and a special shield, becoming knowledgeable about the fusion process and ultraviolet waves.
Talk about it 1. What was Zara's initial observation about the Sun? 2. What is fusion and what is its significance in the story? 3. What are sunspots and how are they formed? 4. Why was Zara in danger from the Sun's radiation? 5. What did Zara do to protect itself from the harmful effects of the Sun's radiation? 6. What did Zara learn about ultraviolet waves and why were they important in the story? 7. Can you explain the concept of solar cells and their role in the story? 8. Why was Zara proud at the end of the story? 9. What is the importance of understanding the dangers of radiation and protecting ourselves from it? 10. Do you think Zara's story can teach us something important about our own planet and the Sun?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Tuskegee Airmen
Max and the Sky Escort: A Brave Fighter's Operation
Max and his team of skilled fighter pilots engage in a fierce dogfight to protect a valuable escort carrying important information and successfully complete their mission.
Talk about it 1. Why was the escort carrying important information? 2. Who was Max and what was his role in the operation? 3. What happened when Max and his team encountered the enemy planes? 4. How did Max and his team defeat the enemy planes? 5. Why was Max hailed as a hero after the operation was completed?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: The Tuskegee Airmen
The Equality Experiment: A Mission to Unite the Universe
Commander Zara leads a squadron of fighter aliens on a mission to experiment with and promote equality among different groups of aliens in the universe.
Talk about it 1. Why was Commander Zara's mission important? 2. What challenges did the squadron face during their mission? 3. How did the aliens react when Commander Zara and her squadron visited their planets? 4. Why was equality important to the aliens in the story? 5. What did the aliens learn from the experiment? 6. How did the experiment make the universe a better place for all the aliens? 7. What can we learn from the story about working together despite differences?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Treasure in the Puget Sound
The Perceptive Captain and the Hijacked Galley
A perceptive and alert captain successfully reclaims his beautiful galley ship from a group of hijackers with the help of his crew.
Talk about it 1. What did the captain do when he noticed the pirates approaching the ship? 2. How did the captain react when the pirates confronted him? 3. How did the captain and his crew reclaim the ship from the hijackers? 4. What did the pirate see that made him scream and run in terror? 5. Why do you think the captain was described as "perceptive and alert"? 6. What lesson did you learn from the story of the "The Perceptive Captain and the Hijacked Galley"?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Treasure in the Puget Sound2
Sarah's Shimmering Voyage: A Tale of Bravery and Determination
Sarah embarks on a dangerous voyage filled with challenges, but with her bravery and determination, she outsmarts a ruthless scoundrel and returns home as a hero with a shimmering treasure.
Talk about it 1. What kind of person is Sarah? 2. Who did Sarah meet on her voyage and what did they want? 3. How did Sarah handle the showdown with the scoundrel? 4. What did Sarah do with the shimmering treasure? 5. How did the villagers react when Sarah returned home? 6. What did you learn from Sarah's adventure? 7. How do you think you would react in similar situations to Sarah? 8. Do you think you would be brave and determined like Sarah if you went on an adventure like hers?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Two Kettles
Quahog's Forest Adventure
A young hunter named Quahog goes on a forest adventure, bringing back a deerskin blanket, pompions, and a misfired musket, to the delight of his family in the Nasump tribe.
Talk about it 1. What did Quahog set out to do in the forest? 2. Why did Quahog's musket misfire? 3. What did Quahog bring back to the longhouse for his family? 4. Why was Quahog known as a brave and resourceful hunter by the Nasump tribe? 5. How did Quahog's family react when he returned with the gifts? 6. Can you think of other gifts you could bring back to your family if you went on a similar adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Volcanoes
The Sleeping Giant: The Story of Mount Magma
A dormant volcano named Mount Magma wakes up and creates a caldera after a powerful eruption, becoming a reminder of its power and ability to accumulate debris and cinders.
Talk about it 1. What does "dormant" mean? 2. What is magma and where does it come from? 3. Why did the volcano form a caldera after the eruption? 4. What is a vent in a volcano? 5. Why is it important to remember the power of a volcano like Mount Magma? 6. What can we learn from the debris and cinders that accumulate in the caldera? 7. What would happen if a volcano like Mount Magma erupted near where you live?
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The Geyser's Gift: A Tale of Volcanic Protection
A small village near a geyser is protected from a volcanic eruption by their geothermal power source, saving their homes and lives, thanks to the help of a volcanologist.
Talk about it 1. What is a geyser and how does it help the village in the story? 2. Why did the villagers call for the help of a volcanologist? 3. What is a pyroclastic flow and how does it impact the village? 4. How did the geyser protect the village from the eruption? 5. What was the outcome for the villagers and their homes? 6. What can we learn from the story about the power of geothermal energy?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Who Owns the North Pole
The Dispute That Led to a Better Future: A Tale of Petroleum and the Environment
A dispute between a petroleum company and a group of environmentally conscious citizens leads to the discovery of a cleaner and safer method of petroleum extraction, benefiting both the town's economy and the environment.
Talk about it 1. What was the dispute about in the story? 2. Why did the people in the town care about the environment? 3. How did the new method of petroleum extraction benefit both the town and the environment? 4. What lesson can you learn from the story about balancing economic growth with protecting the environment? 5. Can you think of any real-life examples where people have found solutions to protect the environment while also benefiting the economy?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Who Owns the North Pole
The Arctic Miracle: A Tale of Cooperation and Purpose
A team of explorers and scientists work together in a remote region of the Arctic to discover a rare mineral with special powers and share their findings for the betterment of humanity.
Talk about it 1. What was the purpose of the team of explorers and scientists in the Arctic? 2. Why was the rare mineral they found considered special? 3. How did the team work together in cooperation with an international group of scientists and adventurers? 4. What did the team discover about the mineral that made it different from any other mineral they had seen before? 5. Why did the team decide to share their findings with the world? 6. How did the story of the "Arctic Miracle" inspire others to work together for a better future?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Who Owns the North Pole2
Bao's Brave Journey: A Polar Bear's Tale of Climate Change and Finding a New Home
Bao the polar bear embarks on a journey to find a new resource-rich home when climate change impacts his tundra territory and learns that change can bring about new opportunities.
Talk about it 1. What was happening in Bao's territory that made him go on a journey? 2. What was the place that Bao was told about and why was it valuable? 3. What challenges did Bao face during his journey? 4. What did Bao learn about change and opportunity? 5. Can you think of a time when you had to adapt to a change? How did you feel about it? 6. What can we learn from Bao's journey about the impacts of climate change? 7. How can we help protect our environment and the resources we rely on?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Wild and Wacky World of Wigs
The Green Fiber Extension Obsession
Max's obsession with collecting extension cords leads to a court case when a green fiber cord takes over the town, but with determination and a red fiber cord, he successfully fixes the mess.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's obsession with extension cords? 2. What was special about the green fiber cord Max bought from the court? 3. What did Max have to do to undo the mess caused by the green cord? 4. Why was everyone in the town grateful to Max at the end of the story? 5. How did Max learn to control his obsession with extension cords?
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