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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: The Olympics Past and Present
The Race for Harmony
The town of Harmony teaches a racist newcomer the importance of equality and revives the values of love and kindness through a race.
Talk about it 1. Why did the town of Harmony become unhappy when the new contender arrived? 2. What was the plan the townspeople came up with to teach the contender a lesson? 3. Who won the race in the end, and why was it significant? 4. How did the contender change after the race? 5. Why is it important to treat everyone with kindness and respect, regardless of their skin color?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Olympics Past and Present
The Archaeologist's Reunion: A Lesson in Friendship and Fair Play
A young archaeologist named Max is disqualified from an international competition due to a plagiarism controversy, but learns the importance of friendship and fair play after a reunion with a childhood friend and wins the competition jointly with them.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max and what was he trying to achieve at the ceremony? 2. What caused the controversy at the ceremony? 3. How did Max feel when he was disqualified from the competition? 4. Why did Max apologize to his childhood friend? 5. What did Max learn from this experience? 6. What is the motto of the ceremony and why is it important? 7. What can we learn from Max's story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Olympics Past and Present2
The Spectacular Truce Celebration in Spectatoria
The Spectacular Truce Celebration in Spectatoria" is a story about the peaceful agreement and friendship between two city-states, celebrated with a steeplechase, sauna, and firework display at the sacred site in Spectatoria.
Talk about it 1. What was the sacred site in Spectatoria and why was it important to the people of the city-state? 2. Why was a truce declared between Spectatoria and the neighboring city-state? 3. What was the steeplechase competition in the story? 4. Why did the people of Spectatoria invite their guests to enjoy a sauna? 5. What did the firework display symbolize at the end of the story? 6. Why is peace and friendship important, according to the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Red Baron
Blaze the Brave: A Tale of Discipline and Adventure
Blaze the dragon overcomes adversity and proves his bravery and maneuverability through discipline and training, becoming a hero in the kingdom.
Talk about it 1. What was Blaze's dream? 2. Who was Blaze's adversary? 3. Why was Blaze disciplined in his training? 4. How did Blaze defeat the wicked sorcerer? 5. Why was Blaze considered a hero by the kingdom?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Red Baron
Sir Cedric and the Flying Adventure
Sir Cedric, a noble knight, embarks on an unexpected flying adventure with a young pilot and encounters exciting challenges and triumphs.
Talk about it 1. Who was Sir Cedric? 2. What was the strange machine Sir Cedric encountered while traveling? 3. What did Sir Cedric and the young pilot do to help the village in need? 4. How did Sir Cedric's adventure change him? 5. What did the villagers do to show their gratitude to Sir Cedric and the young pilot? 6. How did Sir Cedric become known as a hero? 7. What lesson did Sir Cedric learn from his flying adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Red Baron2
Breaking the Stalemate: The Tale of the Triplane Squadron
A small squadron of soldiers use a triplane to break the stalemate in World War I and become heroes.
Talk about it 1. What was World War I and where did the soldiers live during the war? 2. What was the stalemate in the story and what did the soldiers do to break it? 3. What was special about the triplane? 4. How did the soldiers feel about the pilots of the triplane squadron? 5. Why did the soldiers return home as heroes?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Smithsonian Institution
Lily's Artistic Adventure: The Establishment of a Complex Gallery
A young girl named Lily fulfills her dream of opening a successful and complex art gallery through hard work and determination.
Talk about it 1. What inspired Lily to open her own art gallery? 2. How did Lily overcome the challenges of running a complex art gallery? 3. How did people react to the grand opening of Lily's gallery? 4. What did Lily learn from her experience of establishing the art gallery? 5. What does this story teach us about the importance of following our dreams?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Smithsonian Institution
Discovering Diversity: A Visit to the Museum
A young boy named Jack visits a museum with his school and experiences diverse cultures through its artifact collection and cultural event, sparking a lifelong curiosity for knowledge and adventure.
Talk about it 1. What was Jack's main reason for visiting the museum? 2. What was Jack's favorite part of his experience at the museum? 3. How did the cultural event at the museum make Jack feel? 4. What did Jack learn from his visit to the museum? 5. Why do you think Jack was sad to leave the museum? 6. How did Jack's visit to the museum change his perspective on the world? 7. What do you think Jack's future adventures will be like? 8. Can you think of a time when you experienced something new and exciting? What did you learn from it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Smithsonian Institution2
Lily's Adventure at the Museum Rotunda
Lily visits a museum, learns new things, and discovers a hidden exhibit in the rotunda, filling several pages with her newfound knowledge.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily love to do? 2. What was the museum like? 3. What did Lily learn at the museum? 4. What was the rotunda like? 5. What did Lily discover in the museum? 6. What did Lily promise to do after her visit to the museum?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The University of Arizona College of Science Biosphere 2
The Inspiration Generator: A Story of a Young Engineer
A young girl named Lily becomes an engineer and wins a contest by creating a machine that generates inspiration, fulfilling her dream and inspiring others to follow theirs.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story and what did they want to become when they grew up? 2. What was the challenge in the contest that the main character participated in? 3. How did the machine the main character created work? 4. Why was the main character proud of their achievement? 5. What message did the story convey? 6. Do you think you could become an engineer when you grow up? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The University of Arizona College of Science Biosphere 2
Lily's Adventure in the Biome Dome
Lily learns about the interdependence of different biomes and ecosystems through her visit to a special structure that simulates different environments.
Talk about it 1. What was the structure that Lily visited in the story called? 2. Why was the structure important to Lily? 3. What did Lily learn about the different biomes and ecosystems inside the structure? 4. How did the structure maintain the right air pressure and oxygen levels for each room? 5. What did Lily promise to do after her visit to the structure? 6. Why is it important to take care of the biomes and ecosystems that make up our planet?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The University of Arizona College of Science Biosphere 22
Saving the Earth: A Journey to Protect Our Biosphere
A story about how the release of carbon dioxide caused global warming and how people came together to take action and save the Earth's biosphere and its natural services.
Talk about it 1. What is carbon dioxide and how does it affect the Earth? 2. What is global warming and what causes it? 3. What is the biosphere and why is it important? 4. How did people help to stop global warming and protect the biosphere? 5. What can you do to help protect the Earth and prevent global warming?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The World of NASCAR
Lightning Strikes: The Story of a Champion Race Car
Lightning, a little race car, gains speed and wins races with the help of Downforce technology and a turbo engine and shares his success with other race cars.
Talk about it 1. What was the special upgrade that Lightning got for his car? 2. How did the Downforce technology help Lightning go faster? 3. Who sponsored Lightning after his first race with the Downforce technology? 4. What was the next upgrade that Lightning got for his car? 5. Why did Lightning invite all the other race cars to a special race? 6. How did the other race cars feel about Lightning's upgrades? 7. Who won every race after Lightning got his upgrades?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The World of NASCAR
Blaze: The Fastest Car in NASCAR
Blaze, a race car designed to compete in NASCAR, uses its strong axle, 8 cylinders, and over 1000 bhp to become the fastest and strongest car in the race and earns recognition through its flame logo.
Talk about it 1. What makes Blaze different from other race cars? 2. How does Blaze's logo represent him? 3. What does bhp mean and why is it important for Blaze? 4. What do the cylinders do for Blaze's engine? 5. Why did Blaze become known as the fastest car in NASCAR?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: The Yanomami Deep in the Amazon
The Oasis of Cooperation
A group of nomads in a drought-ridden desert come together to protect and care for an oasis, ensuring its longevity and success as a source of life and sustenance for generations to come.
Talk about it 1. Why did the nomads have to be careful with the resources at the oasis? 2. What did the nomads do to help the vegetation at the oasis grow? 3. Why was the oasis important to the nomads? 4. How did the nomads make sure the oasis was protected for future generations? 5. Why do you think it was important for the nomads to work together at the oasis?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Threats to Our Atmosphere
Lily's Green Mission: Saving the Planet One Step at a Time
Lily, a young girl who loves nature, learns about environmental pollution and the greenhouse effect and takes small steps to make a big impact, inspiring her community to join her in her mission to protect the planet.
Talk about it 1. Why did Lily notice that the water in the river was dirty? 2. What did Lily learn about the greenhouse effect and ultraviolet rays? 3. What small changes did Lily make to help the environment? 4. How did the village change after people started to follow Lily's example? 5. What was Lily's mission after her adventures? 6. Do you think you could make small changes to help the environment, like Lily did? What could you do? 7. How do pollutants and the greenhouse effect affect the planet and its inhabitants? 8. Why is it important to take care of the environment? 9. How do you think you can contribute to a cleaner and healthier planet?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Threats to Our Atmosphere
The Wise Owl and the Village: A Tale of Global Warming and Change
The villagers in a small forest village learn about the dangers of using fossil fuels and the importance of protecting the atmosphere through the guidance of a wise old owl, leading them to make positive changes for the planet.
Talk about it 1. What did the villagers use to light their homes and cook their food? 2. What did the wise old owl tell the villagers about the dangers of using fossil fuels? 3. What did the villagers do to reduce the amount of smoke in the air? 4. How does the atmosphere play a role in precipitation? 5. What positive changes did the villagers make for the planet? 6. Why was the forest and its inhabitants thriving? 7. What lesson did the villagers learn about the impact of their actions on the planet and the atmosphere?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: To Drill or Not to Drill
Saving Greenville: A Town's Crisis and Solution
Greenville overcomes a fuel crisis by switching to fuel-efficient cars and protecting its green spaces through town-wide efforts.
Talk about it 1. Why did the town of Greenville have a crisis? 2. What was Max's solution to the crisis? 3. How did the town council help solve the crisis? 4. What did the town do to protect its green spaces? 5. What was the end result of the town's efforts to solve the crisis?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: To Drill or Not to Drill
Tim the Geologist: A Tundra Adventure to Preserve Endangered Creatures
A young geologist named Tim travels to the tundra to learn about endangered animals, works with local people and scientists to estimate their numbers, and helps preserve their habitats and migration routes to ensure their independence and survival.
Talk about it 1. What does Tim the geologist want to learn about in the tundra? 2. Why are the animals in the tundra in danger of becoming extinct? 3. How does Tim work with other people to help preserve the tundra and the animals living there? 4. What is the importance of migration for the animals in the tundra? 5. Why is it important to preserve endangered species like the ones in the tundra? 6. What can we learn from Tim's adventure about the importance of protecting our planet's natural resources?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Vikings
The Transformation of Blaze the Fearsome Dragon
Blaze, a formerly reckless and fearsome dragon, transforms into a helpful member of the kingdom after being exiled and discovering the power of a suit of chain mail.
Talk about it 1. Why did the king banish Blaze from the kingdom? 2. How did Blaze feel when he was exiled to the remote island? 3. What was Blaze's plan to prove to the kingdom that he had changed? 4. How did Blaze use his strength to help others on his journey back to the kingdom? 5. Why did the king finally agree to let Blaze back into the kingdom? 6. How did Blaze's reputation change after he returned to the kingdom? 7. What lesson did Blaze learn during his transformation?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: Vikings
The Shipwright's Ideal Leadership
A skilled shipwright finds refuge in a democratic settlement and becomes their leader, bringing prosperity through his ideal character and shipbuilding knowledge.
Talk about it 1. What was the settlement like before the shipwright arrived? 2. Why did the shipwright come to the settlement? 3. Why did the people of the settlement want the shipwright to become their leader? 4. What did the shipwright do to help the settlement? 5. How did the people feel about their new leader? 6. Can you think of a time when you showed kindness to someone, like the shipwright did in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: What is Water Worth
The Prince and the Solution to the Drying Well
A prince helps a village solve their water shortage problem by showing them how to evaporate and condense water from the sun, becoming a hero in the process.
Talk about it 1. Why did the villagers need help with their water supply? 2. What did Prince Max suggest as a solution to their problem? 3. How did Prince Max turn water into fresh water for the villagers? 4. How did the villagers feel about Prince Max's solution? 5. Can you think of a time when you had to come up with a solution to a problem? How did you do it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary W: What is Water Worth
The Village That Learned to Conserve
A village learns the importance of conserving their natural resources and reducing their carbon footprint after a wise old man predicts a weather disaster caused by excessive carbon dioxide and works together to make positive changes.
Talk about it 1. Why were the villagers worried about the heavy precipitation in the story? 2. What did the wise old man tell the villagers was the cause of the heavy precipitation? 3. What changes did the villagers make to conserve their resources and reduce their carbon footprint? 4. How did the villagers feel after they made the changes? 5. Why is it important to conserve natural resources and reduce carbon footprint?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: American Football
The Possession Panthers and the Specialized Platoon
The Possession Panthers, a specialized football team, used their unique abilities to defeat the End Zone Eagles and win the game with the help of their platoon of specialized players.
Talk about it 1. Who were the two football teams in the story? 2. What did the coach tell the players about their special talents? 3. How did the platoon of specialized players help the team win the game? 4. What happened when the Panthers scored the winning touchdown? 5. How did the coach feel about the team's performance? 6. What was the team known for after the game?
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