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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: Microbes Friend or Foe
The Microbe-Battler: A Tale of Outsmarting an Outbreak
The Microbe-Battler" is a story about a young scientist who uses her microscope and bravery to discover a solution to an outbreak and save her kingdom.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story and what did she do to help the kingdom? 2. What was the cause of the outbreak and how did Lily figure it out? 3. What did Lily and the team of scientists do to stop the spread of the illness? 4. Why was Lily called the "Microbe-Battler"? 5. What was the outcome of Lily's actions and how did the kingdom change? 6. Why was it important to find a solution to the outbreak? 7. Can you think of a time when you or someone you know helped others in a similar way to Lily?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Microbes Friend or Foe
The Battle Against Disease: The Immune System and Antibiotics Join Forces
The Immune System and Antibiotics work together to eradicate a disease that has contaminated the Body Kingdom.
Talk about it 1. Who is the king of the Body Kingdom in the story? 2. What is the name of the disease that entered the Body Kingdom? 3. How did the Immune System try to fight off the disease? 4. Who helped the Immune System defeat the disease? 5. What did the antibiotics do to eradicate the disease? 6. What was the result of the battle against the disease? 7. Why did the king of the Body Kingdom thank the Antibiotic Kingdom?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Miguel and the Secret Garden
Tweety's Instinctual Adventure: The Search for the Magical Treasure
A little bird named Tweety follows her instincts to find a magical place filled with treasure after discovering an indecipherable scroll floating in the wind and being lifted by a strong updraft.
Talk about it 1. What do you think the indecipherable symbols on the scroll meant? 2. How did Tweety feel when she encountered the strong updraft? 3. Why did Tweety feel an instinct that the scroll was important? 4. How did Tweety feel when she finally found the magical place filled with treasure? 5. What do you think is the importance of following your instincts in life?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Miguel and the Secret Garden
Sunny's Celebratory Nest
A little bird named Sunny finds a solution to keep warm in his nest during winter by using three-dimensional material and overcoming his fears to get it.
Talk about it 1. What did Sunny use to insulate his nest? 2. Why did Sunny fly to the construction site? 3. How did Sunny stop the material from spewing out of the machine? 4. How did Sunny feel after he finished insulating his nest? 5. What did Sunny see written in the clouds as he was flying? 6. How do you think Sunny spread happiness and warmth wherever he went? 7. What would you have done if you were in Sunny's place? 8. What lesson did Sunny learn in this story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Mummies
The Rich Man's Unique Journey
The Rich Man's Unique Journey" tells the story of an embalmer who creates a new tradition of cremation in ancient Egypt, instead of the usual mummification process, to satisfy a wealthy customer's request.
Talk about it 1. What was Mr. Pharaoh's job? 2. How did the rich man want to be remembered? 3. What was the process of mummification? 4. What was Mr. Pharaoh's solution to the rich man's request? 5. Why did the people of Egypt start to cremate their dead instead of mummifying them?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Mummies
Anubis and the Sacred Amulet: A Tale of the Afterlife
A young boy named Anubis learns about the afterlife and the sacred rituals of mummification through his love for hieroglyphs and an amulet he mistakenly wears, which leads him to becoming the pharaoh's personal embalmer.
Talk about it 1. What was Anubis fascinated by? 2. What did Anubis learn about mummification? 3. What was Anubis' punishment for wearing the stolen amulet? 4. How did Anubis end up becoming the pharaoh's personal embalmer? 5. How did Anubis' journey to the afterlife turn out? 6. Why was mummification considered sacred in ancient Egypt? 7. What can we learn from Anubis' story about following our interests and respecting traditions?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Mummies2
The Brave Shabti: A Tale of Temptation and Triumph
A small shabti figure in ancient Egypt overcomes temptation and defeats a wicked sorcerer to remain true to his purpose and live happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. What was the shabti's purpose in the story? 2. What did the wicked sorcerer offer the shabti? 3. Why did the shabti turn down the sorcerer's offer? 4. What happened to the shabti after the sorcerer cursed him? 5. How did the shabti become alive again? 6. Why was the farmer proud of the shabti? 7. What did the shabti learn about temptation and staying true to oneself?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Mummies2
The Quest for Immortality: A Story of a Pure Heart
In the quest for immortality, a young prince learns that a pure and loving heart is the true path to living forever in the memories of those he helped.
Talk about it 1. Why did Prince Akh set out on his journey to find the Canopic jar? 2. What did Prince Akh find inside the jar instead of the secret to immortality? 3. Why did the embalmer give Prince Akh a Shabti? 4. What did the embalmer mean when he said that Prince Akh's heart had shriveled? 5. What lesson did Prince Akh learn about true immortality? 6. How did Prince Akh's story serve as a lesson for us? 7. Can you think of an example of how you can live forever in the memories of others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Nelson Mandela
The Fairies' Triumph Over Censorship: A Tale of Sabotage, Sentence, Censor, and Conspiracy
The fairies in a magical kingdom work together to break the spell of censorship imposed by a wicked fairy and protect their stories, demonstrating the power of unity and imagination.
Talk about it 1. What was the wicked fairy's plan? 2. How did the fairies protect their stories? 3. What did the fairies learn about working together and standing up for what they believe in? 4. How did the fairies defeat the wicked fairy's censorship spell? 5. Why is it important to protect stories and imagination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Nelson Mandela
The Fight for Dignity: A Story of Protest and Reconciliation
The Fight for Dignity" is a story about a minority group's struggle for equality during apartheid and their eventual triumph through protest and reconciliation.
Talk about it 1. What was apartheid? 2. Why did the minority group protest? 3. What was the boycott about? 4. Why was reconciliation important for the people in the story? 5. What does the story teach us about treating people equally? 6. Can you think of a real-life situation where people had to fight for their rights and dignity? 7. Why is it important to stand up against unfair treatment? 8. What do you think you can do to help make the world a fairer and more equal place?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Ocean Quiz
Gus the Hero Alligator
A sullen alligator named Gus discovers the joy of helping others when he saves a baby otter from a fire in the swamp.
Talk about it 1. Why was Gus always grumpy? 2. How did Gus save the baby otter from the fire in the swamp? 3. How did Gus feel after he saved the baby otter? 4. What did Gus learn from his experience in the swamp? 5. How do you think you would feel if you were in Gus's place?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Ocean Quiz
Fin's Trench Adventure: Winning the Cakewalk in the Abyssal Zone
A little fish named Fin goes on an adventure in the deep ocean and wins a cakewalk race in the abyssal zone, overcoming his fear and realizing that the theoretically impossible is possible.
Talk about it 1. Why was Fin initially intimidated by the trench in the abyssal zone? 2. What was the cakewalk race about? 3. How did Fin feel after he won the race and received the trophy? 4. What did Fin learn about the abyssal zone and the trench after his adventure? 5. How does Fin's experience in the story relate to overcoming fears and facing challenges in real life?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Otzi the Iceman
The Frozen Warrior: An Ancient Healing Mystery Unfolds
The Frozen Warrior: An Ancient Healing Mystery Unfolds" is a story about a preserved Inuit warrior found in a glacier, who provides evidence of an ancient acupuncture healing technique through his tattoos, as examined by a wise shaman.
Talk about it 1. Who is the shaman in the story and why was he known? 2. What did the scientists discover in the glacier and why did they bring it to the shaman? 3. What did the shaman notice about the warrior's tattoos and what did he suggest the scientists do? 4. What did the carbon dating results show and what did the shaman explain about the tattoos? 5. How did the scientists feel about the shaman and his knowledge of ancient healing techniques? 6. What did the story teach us about the value of preserving and learning from the past?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Pirates and Privateers
The Brave Cooper of the High Seas
A young girl named Sarah disguises herself as a maidservant and sneaks onto a pirate ship to witness a battle at sea, where she meets a brave cooper who leads the sailors to victory.
Talk about it 1. Who is Sarah and why did she sneak onto the pirate ship? 2. What is a privateer and what was Captain Blackbeard known for? 3. Who is the cooper and why was he different from the other sailors? 4. What happened in the battle between the two pirate ships? 5. How did the cooper become a hero to the sailors? 6. What did Sarah learn from her adventure on the high seas? 7. What do you think the cooper's life was like before he became a sailor? 8. If you were in Sarah's place, what would you have done differently?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Robin Hood and the King
Ere the Brave: A Dragon's Tale of Courage and Kindness
A gentle dragon named Ere becomes a hero to his village by using his bravery and fiery breath to defeat a fierce, brazen dragon.
Talk about it 1. Who is Ere and how is he different from other dragons in the village? 2. Why did Ere decide to face the brazen dragon himself? 3. What did the other dragons think of Ere after he defeated the intruder? 4. What lesson did Ere learn about bravery and size? 5. Why will Ere always be remembered by the villagers?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Robin Hood and the King
Reynard the Cunning Fox: A Tale of Camouflage and Conviction
A cunning fox named Reynard pulls a clever prank on the Abbot and Friars by disguising himself as a deer and offering them venison, leading to a newfound respect and a lesson in not judging others too quickly.
Talk about it 1. Who was Reynard in the story? 2. What was the special occasion being celebrated at the monastery? 3. What did Reynard disguise himself as to play a joke on the Abbot and Friars? 4. How did the Abbot and Friars react when they found out the venison was a joke? 5. What lesson did the Abbot and Friars learn from Reynard's clever prank? 6. What is the importance of having a good sense of humor? 7. How can you tell if someone is playing a joke on you? 8. How does Reynard's cunning nature affect his relationships with others in the forest?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Ships of Discovery
The Brave Knarr and the Pirate Galleon
The story is about a trading ship named Knarr that sails past a pirate ship named Galleon and outsmarts the pirate captain by convincing him that a knot it carries has magical powers, allowing Knarr to continue its journey and reach its destination safely.
Talk about it 1. What was Knarr used for in the story? 2. What did the pirate captain ask from Knarr? 3. How did the captain of Knarr convince the pirate captain to let them go? 4. What happened after Knarr reached its destination? 5. Why was the captain of Knarr considered brave? 6. Can you think of a different solution for the captain of Knarr to handle the pirate captain? 7. What is a knot? 8. Do you think the knot in the story really had magical powers? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Ships of Discovery
Jack's Bountiful Adventures: A Tale of the Industrial Revolution
A young boy named Jack sets out on a journey as a sailor during the Industrial Revolution, determined to discover new lands and the bountiful treasures they hold, overcoming challenges and inspiring others with his hard work and determination.
Talk about it 1. What did Jack want to be when he grew up? 2. What is the name of the time period when Jack lived? 3. What was the name of the disease that sailors often faced at sea? 4. What was Jack's favorite type of boat to sail on? 5. What did Jack's adventures inspire others to do? 6. How did Jack never give up on his journey? 7. Can you think of other things Jack may have discovered on his journey?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Black Stones
The Quest for the Translucent Talisman
A group of kids embark on a quest to find a magical translucent obsidian talisman with the help of a search engine and the guidance of the Apache tribe, only to discover the true power of belief and determination.
Talk about it 1. Why was the talisman special? 2. What did the Apache chief tell the kids about the talisman? 3. How did the kids find the talisman? 4. What happened when the kids found the talisman? 5. What did the Apache chief do for the kids when they showed him the talisman? 6. What was the most important lesson the kids learned on their quest for the talisman? 7. How do you think the kids felt when they finally found the talisman? 8. Why do you think the Apache chief gave the kids a special blessing? 9. Do you think you would have been able to find the talisman if you were one of the kids? Why or why not? 10. How would you describe the kids' adventure in one word?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Buffalo Soldiers
Brave the Buffalo: Proving Strength and Courage
Brave, a young buffalo, proves his bravery and strength by leading the herd to a new grazing ground and providing for them, earning the respect and recognition as the bravest buffalo in the prairie.
Talk about it 1. Who was Brave in the story and what was his goal? 2. What did Brave have to do to prove himself to the other animals? 3. How did Brave lead the herd to the new grazing ground? 4. What did the other animals think of Brave after he proved himself? 5. How did Brave show courage and determination in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Buffalo Soldiers
A Frontier of Unity: Overcoming Discrimination in the Desert
A Frontier of Unity" is a story about overcoming discrimination and promoting unity in the face of diversity in a desert community through the bravery and kindness of some animals.
Talk about it 1. Why did some of the animals in the desert discriminate against the new animals who arrived? 2. What did the kind and brave animals do to protect the animals who were being discriminated against? 3. How did the animals in the desert eventually learn to live together in peace and harmony? 4. Why do you think it's important to be accepting and understanding of others, even if they are different from us? 5. What can you do to stand up against discrimination and promote unity in your own community?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Buffalo Soldiers2
Lily's Special Dinner: A Story of Gratitude and Service
Lily shows gratitude for soldiers' service by making cards for them at a special dinner, inspiring feelings of pride and connection to her country.
Talk about it 1. Who was Lily? 2. Why did Lily's family make a reservation for a special dinner? 3. What did Lily do for the soldiers at the dinner? 4. How did the soldiers react to Lily's gesture? 5. What did Lily dream about after the dinner? 6. How did Lily feel about the soldiers and their service to the country? 7. Do you think you could show gratitude to someone who has served their country like the soldiers in the story? How could you do it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Mystery of Granville Library
The Magician's Riddle: Uncovering a Secret
A young girl named Lily solves the riddles of a mysterious book to uncover the secrets of magic tricks, but must keep them protected due to the book's copyright protection.
Talk about it 1. What was the title of the book that Lily found in the bookstore? 2. What was the mystery that Lily was trying to solve in the story? 3. What did Lily find inside the book after solving the riddles? 4. What was the promise that Lily made after discovering the secrets in the book? 5. Why was it important for Lily to keep the secrets in the book protected? 6. Have you ever tried solving a riddle before? What was it about? 7. How did Lily become a great magician? 8. Do you think you would have done the same thing as Lily if you were in her shoes? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Mystery of Granville Library
The Prince and the Medieval Mystery
A young prince named Max deciphers an acrostic message from a medieval catalog to uncover the location of a hidden treasure, becoming known as the greatest treasure hunter in the kingdom.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story and what is he curious about? 2. What did Max find in the castle library that sparked his adventure? 3. What did Max realize about the acrostic in the catalog? 4. What was hidden in the secret cave? 5. How did Max become known in the kingdom? 6. Why was it important for Max to pay attention to patterns and use his imagination? 7. If you were in Max's shoes, what would you have done differently? 8. What can we learn from Max's adventure about exploring and solving mysteries?
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