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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 W: Curiosity on Mars
Max the Martian: The Search for Water on Mars
A young Martian named Max joins forces with friends to help a group of scientists determine the location of water on Mars, becoming a hero in the process.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max in the story and what does he do? 2. What does finding water on Mars mean for the future? 3. How did Max and his friends help the scientists determine the location of the water? 4. How does Max become a hero in the story? 5. Why do you think the story of Max and the water on Mars became a legend?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Curiosity on Mars
The Laser Mission: A Tale of Extraterrestrial Discovery
A team of astronauts on a mission to examine a newly discovered element make a stunning discovery of a crystal with potential evidence of extraterrestrial life using a powerful laser.
Talk about it 1. What was the team of astronauts on a mission to do? 2. What kind of technology did they have with them? 3. What was the discovery they made at the center of the complex element? 4. How did the discovery change the way people thought about the universe? 5. What did the team of astronauts bring back to Earth? 6. What is the moral of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Curiosity on Mars2
Max and Robby: Exploring a New World
A microbe named Max joins forces with a robotic satellite named Robby to explore and discover new things on a distant planet.
Talk about it 1. What is a microbe and why did Max want to explore his planet? 2. What is a robotic satellite and what was Robby's mission? 3. Why did Max suggest using a relay to communicate with Earth? 4. What is a rover and what did Max and Robby discover while simulating a rover on the planet? 5. Why did Max and Robby become famous explorers? 6. What did you learn from the story and why was it important?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Desert People
The Adventure to the Bountiful Oasis
A group of travelers embark on an adventure through the desolate desert to find a lush and bountiful oasis to call home.
Talk about it 1. What did the travelers bring with them on their journey? 2. What challenges did they face during their trip? 3. How did the travelers feel when they found the lush oasis? 4. What did the travelers do when they found the oasis? 5. How did the once desolate land change after the travelers made it their home?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Desert People
Jack's Fertile Discovery
A young animal named Jack discovers a fertile oasis and leads his community to a new, abundant life in the otherwise inhospitable and arid climate.
Talk about it 1. Why did the animals have to find a new place to live? 2. How did their ancestor help them survive in the harsh environment? 3. What did Jack discover that changed their lives? 4. Why was Jack hailed as a hero? 5. What did the animals learn about adapting to their environment?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Desert People2
The Oasis of the Jinn: A Tale of a Nomadic Tribe's Journey and Blessing
A nomadic tribe journeys to find a mysterious plateau rich in vegetation and resources, and is blessed by a powerful jinn ensuring continued monsoon rains and prosperity.
Talk about it 1. Why did the nomadic tribe leave their previous home to search for a new one? 2. How did the tribe feel when they first saw the lush vegetation on the plateau? 3. Why was the jinn impressed by the tribe? 4. Why was the monsoon season important for the tribe's survival? 5. How did the tribe show gratitude towards the jinn's blessing?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Discovery in the Americas
The Magic of Architecture: A Journey to the Suspension Bridge
A little girl named Maria discovers the beauty of architecture and the magic of a suspension bridge during a journey in the city of Archi-ville.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character of the story? 2. What did Maria notice while she was on the terrace? 3. What did Maria decide to do after seeing the mural? 4. What did Maria learn about architecture during her journey to the suspension bridge? 5. What was the suspension bridge like compared to the mural? 6. What did Maria realize about beauty and unexpected places? 7. Can you think of any other examples of beautiful things that can be found in unexpected places?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Discovery in the Americas
Little Hawk and the Legacy of the Petroglyphs
A young Native American boy named Little Hawk sets out on a journey to discover the meaning behind an unusual petroglyph in an old kiva, learning about his people's history and traditions along the way.
Talk about it 1. What did Little Hawk discover in the kiva and why was he curious about it? 2. What did Little Hawk learn about the Native American's way of life? 3. Why was Little Hawk determined to keep the legacy of his people intact? 4. What did Little Hawk do to ensure that the story of his people would always be remembered? 5. Can you think of any other ways to help preserve the history and traditions of different cultures?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Earthquakes Volcanoes and Tsunamis2
The Island's Warning: A Tale of Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and a New Beginning
The people of a small island learn the importance of being prepared for natural disasters and move to a safer place after a strong earthquake, volcanic eruption, and tsunami.
Talk about it 1. What was the main problem in the story? 2. What caused the earthquake and the volcanic eruption on the island? 3. How did the people know it was time to leave the island? 4. What did the people learn from the earthquake and volcanic eruption? 5. Why was the seismograph important in the story? 6. Why did the people move to a new home? 7. What did you learn from the story about natural disasters and safety?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Electric Cars History and Future
The Young Boy and the Hybrid Car: A Journey to a Greener Future
A young boy's fascination with hybrid cars leads him on a journey to reduce emissions and pave the way for a greener future for generations to come.
Talk about it 1. What did Max learn about hybrid cars? 2. Why did Max want to buy a hybrid car? 3. How did Max's family's car trips change after they bought a hybrid car? 4. What did Max do when he grew up? 5. What was the impact of Max's work on the environment? 6. How did Max inspire others to help the environment? 7. Why is it important to reduce emissions from cars? 8. What can we do to help make the world a cleaner place for future generations?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Electric Cars History and Future
The Atom Hero: Saving the Environment with a Breakthrough Method
A scientist named Maria discovers an alternative and efficient method using the power of atoms to eliminate a dangerous problem affecting the environment, becoming a hero in the process.
Talk about it 1. What was the dangerous problem that was affecting the environment in the story? 2. Who discovered the new method to solve the problem? 3. What was the new method that the scientist discovered to solve the problem? 4. How did the people feel about the scientist's discovery? 5. What was the outcome of using the new method to solve the problem? 6. Why was the scientist considered a hero in the story? 7. Can you think of another way the scientist could have solved the problem besides using atoms? 8. Do you think it's important to find alternative and efficient methods to solve problems? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Electric Cars History and Future2
The Sweet Smell of Success: A Tale of a Pungent Cheese and a Flamboyant Inventor
A flamboyant inventor turns a small town's pungent cheese into a prosperous business by using a prototype machine that transforms it into a sweet-smelling powder through chemical reactions.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem with the town's cheese production? 2. How did the inventor come up with the solution to the problem? 3. What was the result of the inventor's solution on the town's prosperity? 4. How did the townspeople feel about the inventor's invention? 5. What was the town known for before and after the invention? 6. How did the inventor's invention improve the town's mobility?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Fearless Felix
Ava's Skydiving Adventure: The Power of Discipline and Focus
A young girl named Ava learns skydiving and becomes a specialized skydiver through discipline and staying calm under pressure during a special mission.
Talk about it 1. What did Ava learn from her skydiving instructor? 2. How did Ava feel when she was asked to join the special mission? 3. Why was Ava's mission considered challenging? 4. How did Ava's discipline help her during the mission? 5. What did Ava learn about herself by completing the mission? 6. What do you think you could do if you were as disciplined and focused as Ava? 7. How do you think you would feel if you completed a similar mission?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Fearless Felix
Conquering Claustrophobia: The Capsule Jump Adventure
A BASE jumper overcomes his fear of small spaces by making a daring capsule jump and free falling faster than the speed of sound.
Talk about it 1. What did Jake feel before he started his capsule jump? 2. What happened when Jake deployed his parachute? 3. How did Jake feel after the jump? 4. Why did Jake want to try the capsule jump even though he was afraid of small spaces? 5. How did Jake conquer his fear of small spaces? 6. What was the outcome of Jake's capsule jump?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: HighTech Treasure Hunt
Lily's Adventure as an Exchange Student
Lily, an exchange student, has a memorable experience staying with a host family and exploring a new city, learning and making friends along the way.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's experience like as an exchange student? 2. What did Lily learn from her host family? 3. How did Lily make new friends while she was in the new city? 4. What was Lily's favorite part of her adventure as an exchange student? 5. How do you think Lily will remember her experience in the new city?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: HighTech Treasure Hunt
Lily the Internet Master
Lily becomes a master of the Internet through her focus and hard work, and shares her knowledge to help others.
Talk about it 1. Who is Lily in the story? 2. What did Lily want to learn about? 3. How did Lily become a master of the Internet? 4. Why was Lily proud of herself? 5. How did Lily help others? 6. What can you learn from Lily's story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Hurricanes
The Chaotic Storm: A Lesson in Teamwork
In a small town during a chaotic storm, the townspeople learn the importance of dispersing and working together to stay safe and sustain their community.
Talk about it 1. Why did the townspeople need to evacuate their homes? 2. How did the mayor help the town during the chaotic storm? 3. Why was it important for the townspeople to disperse during the storm? 4. How did the town come together after the storm passed? 5. What lesson did the townspeople learn from the storm? 6. Can you think of a time when you worked with others to solve a problem? How did it feel?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Hurricanes
Karen the Tropical Storm: A Lesson in Preparedness
Karen the Tropical Storm teaches the people of the Caribbean about the importance of preparation and the role of a storm's structure in determining its intensity.
Talk about it 1. Why was the satellite keeping a close eye on Karen the tropical storm? 2. How did the people of the Caribbean prepare for Karen? 3. What happened when Karen approached the Caribbean? 4. Why was the damage from Karen not as severe as expected? 5. What did the people of the Caribbean learn from Karen?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: InFLUenza
Lily and the Contagious Flower
Lily learns the importance of caution and asking for help after getting sick from touching an invasive and contagious flower in the forest.
Talk about it 1. Why did Lily feel sick after picking the flower? 2. What was the lesson that Lily learned from this experience? 3. Why was it important for Lily to stay at home until she got better? 4. How did Lily make sure she was safe and healthy in the future? 5. Can you think of a time when you needed to be careful and ask for help? 6. Why is it important to be aware of unfamiliar plants and animals in the forest or in new places?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: InFLUenza
The Brave Battle Against the Respiratory Virus
The story "The Brave Battle Against the Respiratory Virus" is about a world facing a pandemic caused by a new virus and how the discovery of a vaccine helps defeat the spread of the disease and bring the world back to normal.
Talk about it 1. What is a virus and how does it make people sick? 2. What is a vaccine and how does it protect us from getting sick? 3. What is an epidemic and a pandemic and how are they different? 4. How did the people in the story overcome the virus? 5. What is the lesson we can learn from this story? 6. Can you think of a real-life example of a pandemic? How did the world respond to it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: InFLUenza2
The Adventures of the Mighty Microbes
The Adventures of the Mighty Microbes" is a story about the battle between germs and the human body's defense system, and the lessons learned about living in harmony.
Talk about it 1. What are germs and how do they make people sick? 2. Why did the germs decide to mutate? 3. How did the body's defense system (antibodies) help protect the people? 4. What happened to the germs that tried to mutate? 5. How did the people who were sick recover? 6. What did the germs learn from their adventure? 7. Why is it important to keep ourselves clean and healthy?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Joe Kittinger An Unsung Hero
The Brave Cosmonaut and the Invaluable Treasure
A brave cosmonaut named Alex overcomes solitary confinement and brings back an invaluable treasure from a distant planet in his gondola spaceship.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story and what does he do for a living? 2. What was the mission that the cosmonaut was sent on? 3. What was the valuable treasure that the cosmonaut found on the distant planet? 4. Why was the cosmonaut put into solitary confinement? 5. What lesson did the cosmonaut's mother teach him that helped him during his time in confinement? 6. How did the cosmonaut escape from solitary confinement and return home safely with the treasure? 7. How was the cosmonaut celebrated upon his return? 8. What did the glowing rock that the cosmonaut found have special powers to do? 9. What did the cosmonaut learn about never giving up and having hope? 10. Do you think you would have been as brave as the cosmonaut in the same situation? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Joe Kittinger An Unsung Hero
The Prince and the Stratosphere: A Tale of Determination and Adventure
A young prince's obsession with aeronautics leads to a dangerous journey to the stratosphere, where he faces fatal challenges and is ultimately rescued by friendly aliens, inspiring others with his bravery and determination.
Talk about it 1. Why was Prince Max fascinated with aeronautics? 2. What happened when Prince Max reached the stratosphere? 3. What did the friendly aliens tell Prince Max about his journey? 4. How did Prince Max inspire others with his passion for aeronautics? 5. What lesson did Prince Max learn from his journey to the stratosphere? 6. How did Prince Max's bravery and determination impact his kingdom?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Mapping the Woods Maps and Cartography
The Cartographer's Adventure: Creating a Topographic Masterpiece
A young cartographer named Sarah combines her love of art and science to create a unique topographic map of her town, incorporating a pictorial map and a relief map, to show the elevations and landforms in both a creative and scientific way.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What kind of map did Sarah create? 3. What tools did Sarah use to make her map? 4. How did Sarah show the elevations and landforms in her map? 5. What did Sarah add to her topographic map to make it more special? 6. How did Sarah feel about her finished map? 7. Why is it important to make maps?
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