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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: Wild and Wacky World of Wigs
Lily's Resin Adventure: A Tale of Creativity and Hard Work
Lily discovers her passion for resin crafting and turns it into a successful business by incorporating intricate and ornate designs, maintaining high quality, and showcasing her work in fashion shows.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's profession? 2. What did Lily use to make her pieces of art? 3. What kind of materials did Lily incorporate in her resin pieces? 4. How did Lily make her resin pieces unique? 5. What kind of challenges did Lily face in her profession? 6. How did Lily maintain the quality of her pieces? 7. What kind of events did Lily participate in to showcase her work? 8. What was the most important lesson Lily learned from her profession?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Wild and Wacky World of Wigs2
The Toupee of Lord Noble: A Tale of Variety and Nobility
Lord Noble starts a new fashion trend in the kingdom with his toupee, showing his love for variety and nobility.
Talk about it 1. Why was Lord Noble upset at the beginning of the story? 2. What did Lord Noble buy to solve his hair loss problem? 3. How did Lord Noble's family and servants react when they saw him with a toupee? 4. What kind of reputation did Lord Noble gain after wearing a toupee? 5. How did Lord Noble's toupee become a hit among the members of the nobility? 6. Why do you think Lord Noble was loved by everyone for his love of variety and toupee?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Women and the Vote
The Gender Equality Picket Movement
The Gender Equality Picket Movement" is a story about a group of animals who fight for equal rights and treatment for all genders in their community through peaceful protest and advocacy.
Talk about it 1. Why did the female animals feel frustrated and unhappy? 2. How did the animals in the forest show their support for equal rights? 3. Why was the movement for equal rights important? 4. What changes did the leaders of the community make to ensure equal treatment for all animals? 5. How did the animals in the forest feel after the changes were made? 6. What can we learn from the story about equality and treating everyone with respect?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Women and the Vote
The Friends Who Changed the Kingdom: A Tale of Contributions, Amendments, and Injustice
A group of friends in a magical kingdom organize to add an amendment to the Constitution to fight against injustices and create a fairer society.
Talk about it 1. Why did the friends in the story want to do something about the injustices in their kingdom? 2. What was the first thing the friends did to try and fix the problems in the kingdom? 3. What is an amendment and why did the friends think it would help solve the problems in the kingdom? 4. How did the friends get everyone in the kingdom involved in making the changes? 5. What did the friends learn about making a difference in their community?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Word Smith Private I
Lily's Adventure: The Quest for Red-Letter Words and Splitting Infinitives
A young grammar student named Lily goes on a quest to find the forbidden red-letter words and splitting infinitives and convinces the Grammar King to allow their use, making sentences in the kingdom more interesting and exciting.
Talk about it 1. What is the Grammar King's rule about sentence structure in the kingdom? 2. What are red-letter words and why are they considered forbidden by the Grammar King? 3. What is the importance of splitting infinitives in the story? 4. Why did Lily sneak into the palace to present the red-letter words to the Grammar King? 5. What was the Grammar King's initial reaction to the red-letter words and splitting infinitives? 6. What changed the Grammar King's mind about red-letter words and splitting infinitives? 7. How did Lily become a hero in the kingdom? 8. How did the use of red-letter words and splitting infinitives change the sentences in the kingdom? 9. What is the importance of good grammar according to the story? 10. What did you learn about syntax, red-letter words, and splitting infinitives from this story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Word Smith Private I
The Heiress and the Secret Code: A Story of Phonics, Anagrams, and Palindromes
Lily, a wise and knowledgeable heiress, uses her knowledge of phonics, anagrams, and palindromes to uncover a secret code and protect her kingdom from finks.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's goal as the ruler of the kingdom? 2. What did Lily learn about words and how did she use it to protect her kingdom? 3. How did Lily use anagrams and palindromes to uncover the secret code? 4. What does the word "fink" mean and why was it important to the story? 5. What can we learn from Lily's actions in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary V: Yosemite and the Badge
The Oath of the High Sierra: A Tale of Conservation and Community
A naturalist named Emma works with a Native American tribe in the High Sierra to educate people about conservation and the importance of preserving the region's fauna and flora, ultimately inspiring future generations to take an oath to protect the environment.
Talk about it 1. Who is Emma and what does she want to do? 2. What does Emma learn from the Native American tribe in the High Sierra? 3. What does Emma do to educate others about conservation? 4. What is the significance of the oath taken by the young children at the end of the story? 5. What is the message of the story about conservation and the environment?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Acropolis Adventure
The Geometric Adventure of Prince Andronicus
A European prince named Andronicus becomes an expert in geometry and uses his talent to design a magnificent column and decorate a neighboring kingdom's palace.
Talk about it 1. Who was Prince Andronicus? 2. How did Prince Andronicus become interested in geometry? 3. What did Prince Andronicus design in the neighboring kingdom? 4. Why was Prince Andronicus' column famous? 5. What happened to Prince Andronicus after he finished designing the column? 6. How did the people of the kingdom feel about Prince Andronicus' work? 7. What lesson did Prince Andronicus teach us about following our passions?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Acropolis Adventure
The Octagon-Shaped Landmark of Athens: A Story of Perspective and Proportion
A young boy named Perseus from Athens, Greece learns about proportion and perspective through his journey of writing and performing a play at the landmark Theatre of Dionysus.
Talk about it 1. What was Perseus's favorite place to visit in Athens? 2. What did Perseus learn about the Theatre of Dionysus? 3. What kind of play did Perseus write and perform? 4. Why was Perseus's play special and well-received by the audience? 5. What did Perseus learn about proportion and perspective from the Theatre of Dionysus? 6. Why was the Theatre of Dionysus an important landmark in Athens? 7. Can you think of any other real-life landmarks that are important to a community? 8. What did you think of Perseus's journey to becoming a playwright? 9. How did Perseus's play show a mix of comedy and tragedy? 10. What can we learn from Perseus's story about perspective and proportion in the arts?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Adventure in Bear Valley
Max and the Brave Stand Against the Bully
Max stands up to a bully and saves a kitten, earning the love and admiration of his kin.
Talk about it 1. Why do you think Max decided to help the kitten being bullied? 2. How do you think Max felt when he stood up to the bully? 3. What do you think Max learned from this experience? 4. How do you think the bully felt when Max stood up to him? 5. Why do you think the kitten became Max's friend? 6. What do you think Max's kin thought of his bravery?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Adventure in Bear Valley
The Adventure at the Hermit's Canteen
A young apprentice named Tim meets an old hermit in the middle of a homestead, learns valuable lessons and forms a friendship through helping the hermit maintain his canteen.
Talk about it 1. Who is Tim and what does he do? 2. What did Tim find in the middle of the homestead? 3. Who was the old man that Tim met at the canteen? 4. What did Tim learn from the old man? 5. Why was Tim fascinated by the old man's stories? 6. What did Tim promise to the old man at the end of the story? 7. What was the lesson that Tim learned from his adventure at the canteen?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Albert Einstein
From Criticism to Certification: The Story of Lily's Artistic Journey
Lily transforms from feeling discouraged by criticism to winning a certification for her improved artistic skills after focusing on improving and continuing to create beautiful paintings.
Talk about it 1. What made Lily feel discouraged about painting after winning the first art competition? 2. How did Lily use the criticism to improve her skills as an artist? 3. What did Lily learn about criticism and how it can be helpful in life? 4. Why was Lily overjoyed when she won first prize and received a certificate of certification in the second art competition? 5. How did Lily's love for painting inspire her to become a better artist?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Albert Einstein
The Mysterious Compass: A Physics Revolution
A young inventor named Max discovers a mysterious compass that leads him on a journey of scientific discovery and ultimately results in a revolution in the field of physics.
Talk about it 1. What did Max do when he discovered the mysterious compass? 2. What was Max's theory about the strange behavior of the compass? 3. What kind of molecule did Max discover in his research? 4. How did Max's discovery change the field of physics? 5. What was Max's invention called and why was it important?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Alberto Salazar An American Runner
Lily's Miraculous Race to Victory
Lily, a young girl with a passion for running, wins the national championship after realizing her potential and giving it her all in the race.
Talk about it 1. Who was Lily? 2. What was the big race Lily's teacher announced? 3. How did Lily feel before the race? 4. How did Lily feel after she won the race? 5. What did Lily learn about herself through the race? 6. What does the word "realization" mean in the story? 7. Why was the ending of the story considered miraculous?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Alberto Salazar An American Runner
The Prince and the Phenomenon: A Tale of Courage and Kindness
The Prince and the Phenomenon: A Tale of Courage and Kindness" is a story about a young prince who overcomes abuse and depression with the help of a mysterious phenomenon and finds happiness, love, and prestige by embracing his kind and gentle nature.
Talk about it 1. What was the abuse that the prince faced and how did he feel about it? 2. What was the strange phenomenon that the prince stumbled upon in the clearing? 3. How did the prince change after encountering the crystal and standing up to his stepmother? 4. What is the message the story wants to convey about courage and kindness? 5. If you were the prince, what would you have done differently in the story? 6. How did the prince become one of the most prestigious members of the royal court? 7. What do you think will happen to the prince and the kingdom in the future?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: American Sports Legends
Emily and the Revolutionary Pentathlon
A young athlete named Emily becomes a trailblazer in the world of pentathlons through her hard work and commitment, helped by a revolutionary new technology.
Talk about it 1. What is a pentathlon and what five sports does it consist of? 2. What was Emily's goal and how did she work towards achieving it? 3. How did the new technology help Emily in her training and competition? 4. What did Emily's victory mean for the future of pentathlons? 5. How did Emily's commitment and determination inspire others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: American Sports Legends
Lily's Determined Legacy: Overcoming Racism through Sports
A young girl named Lily, from a sharecropper family in the rural south, overcomes discrimination through her determination and commitment in a pentathlon competition, inspiring change and leaving a legacy of bravery and equality.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's family background? 2. Why did Lily face discrimination? 3. What was Lily's favorite sport and why did she enjoy it? 4. How did Lily's performance in the pentathlon competition change people's perceptions of sharecroppers? 5. What is the legacy that Lily left behind? 6. What does the story teach us about determination and commitment? 7. How does Lily's story inspire us to fight against discrimination and work towards equality? 8. Can you think of any real-life examples of people who have overcome obstacles and inspired change, like Lily did?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Atlantic Crossing
The Brave Immigrant: Maria and The Star
A young immigrant named Maria joins a ship as a crew member, proves her bravery during a storm, and becomes the hero of the journey, earning the ship the name "The Star of Maria".
Talk about it 1. Why did Maria decide to join the ship as a crew member? 2. How did Maria show her bravery during the storm? 3. Why did the crew decide to name the ship "The Star of Maria"? 4. What lessons do you think Maria learned during her adventure on the sea? 5. How did Maria help the crew during the journey? 6. What kind of person do you think Maria was? 7. How do you think the journey changed Maria? 8. What would you have done in Maria's situation?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Ben Franklin
The Think Tank's Journey to Knowledge
Three friends, Lily, Max, and Sophie, start a publication, "The Think Tank," to share their passion for learning and research, and become respected leaders in their community by always having a strong foundation for their debates and discussions.
Talk about it 1. What was the goal of the publication "The Think Tank"? 2. What advice did the wise old man give to Lily, Max, and Sophie? 3. How did Lily, Max, and Sophie become respected leaders in their community? 4. What was the importance of having a strong foundation for their debates and discussions? 5. Can you think of a time when you wanted to learn more about a topic? How did you go about finding information?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Ben Franklin
The Apprentice: A Journey to Freedom and Success
The Apprentice" is a story about a young boy's journey to becoming a successful merchant, learning the value of hard work, delegation, and the freedom that comes with success.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max want to become a merchant? 2. What did Max learn as an apprentice? 3. How did Max's salary change as he became more successful? 4. Why did Max have to sacrifice his own needs for the good of the business? 5. How did Max's success benefit his family and community? 6. What can we learn from Max's journey to becoming a successful merchant?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Catching Air
Aero's Adventure: The Power of Aerodynamics and the Winch
A little airplane named Aero learns about the importance of aerodynamics and the power of a winch to improve her flying abilities, ultimately helping a stalled plane to take off and leading to a friendship.
Talk about it 1. What did Aero want to improve about her flying? 2. What did the other planes tell Aero about aerodynamics? 3. How did Aero help the stalled plane take off? 4. What did Aero and the stalled plane do after they improved their aerodynamics? 5. Why was Aero's newfound knowledge about aerodynamics important? 6. What can you learn from Aero's story about trying new things and helping others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Catching Air
Max's Thermal Skydiving Adventure
A young skydiver named Max goes on a thermal skydiving adventure using his knowledge of air pressure, lift, thrust, altitude, his canopy, free-fall, and drogue to have a safe and exciting experience.
Talk about it 1. What is thermal skydiving? 2. What does Max do to stay up in the sky for longer? 3. What does Max use to slow down his descent before landing? 4. What did Max have to know about air pressure, lift, and thrust before going skydiving? 5. Why was Max proud of himself after his skydiving adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Climbing Mountains
The Outcast's Endurance: A Tale of Determination and Triumph
Max, an outcast with a limp, overcomes his physical limitations and proves his bravery and strength by successfully climbing a difficult couloir and reaching the summit, gaining the respect of his village.
Talk about it 1. What made Max feel like an outcast in the village? 2. Why did Max want to climb the hidden couloir? 3. How did Max prepare for the climb? 4. What happened when Max's leg started to cramp during the climb? 5. How did the villagers react when Max returned from his climb? 6. What did Max learn about himself during the climb? 7. How did Max's climb change the way the villagers saw him? 8. What lesson do you think the story is trying to teach us? 9. If you were Max, what would you have done differently? 10. How can you apply the lesson from the story to your own life?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Climbing Mountains
Batty the Brave: A Tale of Braille and Echolocation
Batty the bat overcomes the challenges of navigating the mountainous terrain using a combination of Braille and echolocation.
Talk about it 1. What made Batty different from other bats? 2. How did Batty learn about Braille? 3. What happened during the avalanche? 4. How did Batty use Braille and echolocation to find her way? 5. What did Batty become known as in the end? 6. Why was Batty brave? 7. Can you think of another way Batty could have found her way back to the cave? 8. Why do you think it's important to learn new skills and techniques?
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