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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 X: Grandpa Smoke Jumper
The Adventure of Igniting Imagination: A Journey of Maneuvering and Belief
A young girl named Lily learns how to ignite her imagination and maneuver her thoughts and beliefs to make her dreams come true with the guidance of a wise wizard.
Talk about it 1. Who was the main character in the story? 2. What did the wizard teach Lily about using her imagination? 3. How did Lily feel about herself after learning from the wizard? 4. What did Lily learn about maneuvering her thoughts and beliefs? 5. How can you use what you learned from the story in your own life?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Grandpa Smoke Jumper
The Brave Little Bird and the Grueling Fire
Bibi the bird and Don the boy team up to extinguish a forest fire with the help of the village animals, showcasing the power of teamwork and bravery.
Talk about it 1. Why did Bibi fly up the mountain every day? 2. How did Bibi and Don work together to put out the fire? 3. Why was the fire spreading so quickly? 4. Why did Bibi gather all the other animals to help? 5. What did Bibi and Don learn from this experience? 6. Why is it important to help others in need? 7. What did the team learn about bravery and teamwork? 8. How did the story show that even small acts of bravery can make a big difference?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Grandpa Smoke Jumper2
The Resilient Maria: A Story of Courage and Empathy
Maria learns to be resilient and uses empathy to solve a dangerous problem and protect her village.
Talk about it 1. What does resilience mean and why is it important? 2. Why was Maria preoccupied with finding the source of the stones? 3. How did Maria respond to the person operating the giant cannon? 4. Why did Maria become known as the girl with great resilience? 5. How did Maria help protect her village from the barrage of stones? 6. How did Maria's actions show empathy? 7. Can you think of a time when you showed resilience or empathy?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: he Hard Stuff All About Bones
Rusty the Robot and his Joint Adventure
A little robot named Rusty learns about the different joints in his body and how they allow him to move and play, despite a broken suture.
Talk about it 1. What is a hinge joint? 2. What is a ball-and-socket joint? 3. What is a suture and what does it do? 4. Why did Rusty's arm keep falling off? 5. What did the robot doctor do to help Rusty? 6. Why is it important to take care of your joints?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: he Hard Stuff All About Bones
Benny the Bunny's Adventure: A Lesson in Body Care
Benny the bunny learns about the importance of taking care of his appendages and how his body can heal itself through a broken leg adventure, with the help of a wise old owl and tortoise.
Talk about it 1. What happened to Benny's leg? 2. How did Benny's body heal itself? 3. What did the tortoise tell Benny to help him get better? 4. What did Benny learn about taking care of his body? 5. Why was Benny special? 6. What did the wise old owl do to help Benny? 7. What are legumes? 8. What did Benny do to help his body heal? 9. What does dexterous mean? 10. What was the story about?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: HighSpeed Trains
Ava's Adventure: The Journey to a Sustainable Destination
A young engineer named Ava sets out on a journey to create a sustainable form of transportation and eventually succeeds in making a remote island a cleaner and happier place through her invention.
Talk about it 1. What was Ava's dream? 2. What was the problem with the vehicles on the island? 3. How did Ava generate power for her vehicle? 4. What was the obstacle in Ava's way? 5. How did Ava convince the people on the island to use her vehicle? 6. What did Ava do after she succeeded in the island? 7. Why was Ava's invention important?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Invasion of the Pythons
The Newcomer and the Coexisting Ecosystem
The Newcomer and the Coexisting Ecosystem" is a story about the importance of coexisting and working together to maintain a healthy ecosystem in the face of change.
Talk about it 1. How did the animals in the forest feel when the new animal arrived? 2. Why was the new animal important for the ecosystem? 3. How did the animals in the forest learn to coexist with the new arrival? 4. Why was it important for all the animals to work together during the storm? 5. What did the animals learn about coexisting and coinciding with each other in the end? 6. How does this story show the importance of balance in nature?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Invasion of the Pythons
The Forest Keepers: Maintaining the Balance of Nature
A group of scientists and rangers work together to examine the data, adapt their conservation efforts, and regulate the predator population to maintain the balance of the food chain in the forest and preserve it for future generations.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. Why did the scientists come to the forest? 3. What was happening to the population of predators and prey in the forest? 4. How did the scientists and rangers work together to maintain the balance of the food chain? 5. What was the moral of the story? 6. Can you think of any other ways to protect the balance of nature in different ecosystems? 7. What would happen if the balance of the food chain in the forest was not maintained? 8. How does each species play a role in the food chain in the forest? 9. Can you think of any real-life examples of ecosystems that need to be protected and preserved? 10. How can we all play a role in preserving the balance of nature?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Invasion of the Pythons2
The Python in the Jungle: A Tale of Research and Rescue
A group of researchers work to understand and help a giant, invasive python in the jungle who is suffocating other creatures, eventually finding a solution by creating a new diet for it to thrive on.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the jungle at the beginning of the story? 2. What did the researchers do to find out more about the giant python? 3. What was the solution that the researchers came up with to help the python and the other creatures in the jungle? 4. How did the python change after the researchers helped it? 5. Why was it important for the researchers to continue their work?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Jacey Nova Starship Pilot
The Brave Rabbit and the Decoy Garden
Rascal, a clever and brave rabbit, uses a decoy garden filled with fake carrots to outwit the wicked fox, Mr. Sneaky, and save the real carrots from the farmer's garden.
Talk about it 1. Who is Rascal, and what does he do in the story? 2. What is Mr. Sneaky's plan and how does Rascal stop him? 3. What is the decoy garden, and what is its purpose in the story? 4. How does the story end, and what does Rascal do next? 5. What is the message of the story, and how does Rascal embody it?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Jacey Nova Starship Pilot
Tendril the Levitating Hero of Levitopia
Tendril, a special humanoid robot with the ability to levitate, becomes the protector and hero of the perpetually changing simulation world of Levitopia.
Talk about it 1. What was Levitopia? 2. Why was Tendril different from other robots? 3. What was Tendril's job in Levitopia? 4. How did Tendril help the people of Levitopia? 5. Why did Tendril become the hero of Levitopia?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Komodo Dragons Giant Reptiles
The Solitary Hero: Carrion's Brave Adventure
A genetically superior solitary creature named Carrion becomes a hero by using its serrated teeth to defeat a dragon and save a village, ultimately finding a place in the community.
Talk about it 1. What made Carrion different from other creatures? 2. Why did Carrion decide to help the animals and villagers? 3. How did Carrion defeat the dragon? 4. How did the villagers and animals react to Carrion's bravery? 5. What do you think Carrion's future would be like after becoming a hero?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Komodo Dragons Giant Reptiles
Bacti the Adaptable Scavenger: A Tale of Conservation and Kindness
Bacti, a clever bacterium, becomes a scavenger with a twist by gathering resources to help conserve the forest and spreading joy among its inhabitants.
Talk about it 1. What was Bacti's original goal when he explored the forest? 2. How did Bacti adapt to the situation with the scavengers? 3. How did Bacti help the other creatures in the forest? 4. What did the other creatures think of Bacti's actions? 5. What is the moral of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Making Big Bolstead Bucks
Ava's Lemonade Stand Adventure: A Tale of Investment, Capital, Entrepreneurship, and the Free Market
A young girl named Ava starts a successful lemonade stand business with the help of an investor, learning about capital, the free market, and entrepreneurial success along the way.
Talk about it 1. Who is Ava, and what does she dream of becoming? 2. What did Ava do to make her lemonade stand a success? 3. How did Ava learn about the concepts of capital and the free market? 4. Why was Ava's investor impressed with her? 5. What did Ava learn about entrepreneurship and the world of business?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Making Big Bolstead Bucks
The Adventures of Mr. Capitalism in the Village of Supply and Demand
The Adventures of Mr. Capitalism in the Village of Supply and Demand" is a story about the introduction of a capitalist economy in a small village and the effects it has on the community and its individuals.
Talk about it 1. What was Mr. Capitalism's role in the village? 2. How did the villagers make their products more appealing to consumers? 3. Why did some people in the village become more successful than others? 4. What is the relationship between supply and demand in the capitalist economy? 5. How did the merchants make a profit in the village? 6. Why was interest important in the village's economy? 7. How did the village change after the introduction of capitalism? 8. How did the merchants and consumers in the village work together to create a better life for everyone?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Malala the Brave
Aisha's Blog of Empowerment: The Young Muslim Girl Who Inspired a Nation
A young Muslim girl named Aisha starts a blog about empowering girls and women, becomes popular, wins a national award, and becomes a hero of women's empowerment.
Talk about it 1. Who is Aisha in the story and what does she do? 2. Why did Aisha start her own blog? 3. What was the topic of Aisha's blog? 4. How did Aisha's blog become popular? 5. What award did Aisha win and why was it significant? 6. How did Aisha's story inspire other girls and women? 7. What does the story teach us about the importance of empowering girls and women? 8. Can you think of any other ways Aisha could have empowered girls and women in her village? 9. How did Aisha feel when she won the award? 10. What do you think Aisha will do next to continue empowering girls and women?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Malala the Brave
Lily's Dedication: A Story of a Young Activist's Journey to Make a Difference
Lily, a young girl with a goal of becoming the prime minister, receives support from the prime minister himself to solve a regional challenge through her dedicated activism and determination.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's dream? 2. Why did Lily go to the prime minister? 3. What was the challenge in the region? 4. How did Lily solve the challenge? 5. Why was the prime minister impressed with Lily? 6. How did Lily's dedication and hard work pay off? 7. What lesson can we learn from Lily's story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Malala the Brave2
The Village That Stood Up Against Taliban Terrorism
A small village reaches out to the United Nations for help against the Taliban's attempts to enforce their extremist beliefs and violation of human rights, resulting in the successful restoration of peace and protection of rights.
Talk about it 1. Why did the villagers reach out to the United Nations for help? 2. What did the United Nations do to help the village? 3. Why were the Taliban's actions not acceptable? 4. What can we learn from the story about the importance of protecting human rights? 5. How did the villagers feel when the Taliban were driven out of their village? 6. Can you think of another example of a situation where someone's human rights were violated? 7. What can we do to make sure that everyone's human rights are respected and protected?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Malik Had a House
Mrs. Smith's Food Bank: A Story of Hope and Kindness
Mrs. Smith opens a food bank in her town to help those in need and promotes it to bring the community together and change their lives for the better.
Talk about it 1. Who is Mrs. Smith and what does she do in the story? 2. Why do people in the town need the food bank? 3. What are some of the benefits of the food bank for the families in the town? 4. What does Mrs. Smith do to promote the food bank and other benefits? 5. How does the food bank change the lives of people in the town? 6. What does the food bank symbolize for the people in the town? 7. Can you think of a time when you helped someone in need? How did it make you feel? 8. What can we learn from Mrs. Smith's actions in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Malik Had a House
Tom's Temporary Troubles: A Tale of Unemployment and the Economy
Tom's Temporary Troubles" is a story about a man who faces unemployment and financial challenges, but finds a way to overcome them through determination and hard work.
Talk about it 1. What did Tom do when he lost his job? 2. Why did Tom have to pay more rent? 3. What did Tom do to provide for his family when he couldn't find a job right away? 4. How did Tom feel at the end of the story? 5. Why do you think Tom was proud of himself? 6. Can you think of a time when you faced a challenge and had to work hard to overcome it? 7. What do you think the lesson of this story is?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Meeting Mrs Pierce
The Exciting Paddy Wagon Adventure
A group of kids learn about the serviceable design and practical uses of the local police's new paddy wagon during a demonstration in their village.
Talk about it 1. What was the purpose of the demonstration in the story? 2. What did the kids learn about the paddy wagon from the police officers? 3. Why did the kids feel proud of their local police force after the demonstration? 4. What did the kids promise to do after the demonstration? 5. Can you think of any other tools or vehicles that the police use to keep the community safe?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Meeting Mrs Pierce
The Lesson of Friendship: Overcoming Prejudice
The Lesson of Friendship: Overcoming Prejudice" is a story about a little girl who learns the importance of accepting others despite their differences and becomes friends with a new family that moves into her neighborhood.
Talk about it 1. What is prejudice and why is it harmful? 2. Why did Lily's friends treat the new family's children badly? 3. How did Lily overcome her own prejudice towards the new family? 4. What did Lily learn about the new family's children? 5. What was the most important lesson that Lily learned from her experience with the new family? 6. How did the new family and Lily's friends feel about each other in the end? 7. What can we learn from Lily's actions and experiences in the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Meeting Mrs Pierce2
The Mentholatum Gad of Vaudeville: The Story of Vera's Journey for Suffrage and Laughter
Vera, a vaudeville performer, advocates for suffrage while using a Mentholatum stick to soothe her throat and eventually becomes known as the "Mentholatum Gad.
Talk about it 1. What was Vera's passion in life? 2. Why was Vera's advocacy for suffrage seen as unseemly by some people? 3. What was the significance of the 19th Amendment being ratified? 4. Why did Vera use the Mentholatum stick? 5. How did Vera's use of the Mentholatum stick impact her career and the people around her?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary X: Miguel and King Arthur
The Righteous Prince and the Master of Swindle
The Righteous Prince and the Master of Swindle" is a story about a prince who stands up for what's right and brings justice to his kingdom by confronting a cunning merchant who tried to trick him and his kinsmen with a swindle.
Talk about it 1. What did the merchant Jack offer to the prince in exchange for money? 2. How did the prince feel when he realized he had been tricked by Jack? 3. What advice did the old man give to the prince? 4. How did the prince and his kinsmen bring Jack to justice? 5. Why do you think the prince was remembered as a righteous leader? 6. What can you learn from this story about standing up for what is right?
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