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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 Common Nouns in English: military army 4
The Hard-Headed Hero: A Tale of Gun and Knife in the Front Infantry
The Hard-Headed Hero" is a humorous story about a clumsy but brave recruit named Gun who impresses his fellow soldiers and forms a strong friendship with his guide Knife during their training in the Front Infantry.
Talk about it 1. What kind of weapon did Gun and Knife use to practice their skills in the story? 2. How did Gun catch the grenade with his head? 3. Why did Knife change his opinion of Gun after the incident with the grenade? 4. What kind of person do you think Gun is based on the story? Why? 5. If you were Gun, would you have done the same thing as him with the grenade? Why or why not? 6. How do you think Gun and Knife's friendship impacted the rest of the Front Infantry? 7. Do you think Gun's bravery was a good thing or a bad thing for the army? Why? 8. What lessons can children learn from the story of Gun and Knife?
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Story Common Nouns in English: military army 5
The Brave and Silly Warriors: A Tale of the Phalanx
The Phalanx, a group of brave warriors, defeat evil monsters and have a silly pillow fight with their captured napalm in "The Brave and Silly Warriors: A Tale of the Phalanx".
Talk about it 1. Who are the Phalanx and what do they do? 2. What weapon did the monsters bring to the battle? 3. How did the Phalanx defeat the monsters? 4. What did the Phalanx do with the napalm after the battle? 5. What makes the Phalanx heroes in this story? 6. Why is it important to be brave and silly at the same time? 7. What do you think would have happened if the Phalanx didn't have a sense of humor?
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Story Common Nouns in English: military army 6
The Wild Bunch's Skirmish Siege
The Wild Bunch, a group of daring animals, successfully defend themselves from a group of mischievous creatures through cunning strategy during a skirmish siege.
Talk about it 1. Who is the leader of the Wild Bunch? 2. What kind of weapons did the Wild Bunch use in the skirmish? 3. Why did the Wild Bunch decide to retreat during the fight? 4. How did the Wild Bunch defeat the enemy in the end? 5. What did the Wild Bunch learn from the skirmish siege? 6. Who were the mischievous creatures that the Wild Bunch faced? 7. What was the trap that the Wild Bunch set for the enemy? 8. How would you describe Fennec, the leader of the Wild Bunch? 9. Do you think the Wild Bunch will face more dangerous adventures in the future? 10. If you were a part of the Wild Bunch, what kind of weapon would you choose to use in a fight?
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Story Common Nouns in English: military army 7
The Brave Warrior and the Magic Apple Torpedo
Max, a brave warrior, defeats an army of tanks with a clever plan using a magic apple torpedo and his sword skills.
Talk about it 1. Who is Max in the story and what is he famous for? 2. How did Max defeat the army of tanks? 3. What was the magic apple torpedo in the story? 4. How did Max become even more famous after defeating the tanks? 5. Do you think you could come up with a clever plan like Max's if you were in a similar situation? Why or why not? 6. What did you learn from this story about bravery and cleverness?
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Story Common Nouns in English: music instruments 1
The Musical Adventure of the Forest Friends
A group of musical instruments, including a cymbal, bongo, bell, celesta, cello, clarinet, flute, bugle, bassoon, and gong, come together to put on a concert for the animals in the forest and become the greatest musical group in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem that the group of musical instruments faced before the concert? 2. Who suggested that they should play a mixture of different kinds of music for the concert? 3. What was the reaction of the animals in the forest after the concert? 4. Which instrument was the leader of the group of musical instruments? 5. What was the name of the song that they played at the concert? 6. Which musical instrument had a great sense of humor? 7. Which musical instrument was known for being very creative? 8. What was the signal that the gong made at the end of the show? 9. How did the group of musical instruments become the stars of the forest? 10. Who put on a concert every year after the first one?
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Story Common Nouns in English: music instruments 2
The Musical Adventure of Sax, Marmy, Honker, Snap, Picky, O-Bo, Piano-Piano, and Strings
A group of musical instruments put on a performance with unexpected surprises and a successful grand finale.
Talk about it 1. Which instrument had stage fright at the beginning of the performance? 2. Who helped Picky the piccolo get back on track during the performance? 3. Who saved Honker the horn when his instrument got stuck? 4. What did Sax play the marimba with? 5. Who wrote the tune for the grand finale of the performance? 6. How did the audience react to the performance? 7. What was the outcome of the performance for the instruments? 8. Can you name all of the musical instruments in the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: music instruments 3
The Musical Misadventures of Tuba and Friends
A group of musical instrument friends set off on a journey to help Tuba with his off-key honking problem, eventually discovering that he fits in perfectly with the trumpet section, resulting in musical magic and happiness for all.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. What was Tuba's problem? 3. Who did the musical instruments go to see for help? 4. What did Maestro suggest to Tuba? 5. How did Tuba feel about playing with the trumpet section? 6. What did the musical instruments learn about themselves and each other by the end of the story? 7. How did the musical instruments spread joy and positive vibes? 8. Do you think all musical instruments are the same or do they have their own unique qualities like in the story? Why?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 1
The Mischievous Antagonist and the Brave Agent: A Cinema Adventure
Max the antagonist creates chaos at the cinema during a movie adaptation, but the brave agent saves the day using his detective skills.
Talk about it 1. Who was the main character in the story? 2. What was Max's plan? 3. What happened when Max activated his clapper? 4. How did the agent save the day? 5. What did Max learn in the end? 6. Why was the audience happy with the film? 7. Can you think of another story where a hero saves the day from a villain? 8. What would you have done if you were the assistant director? 9. What was the backstory of the agent's character? 10. Do you think Max will cause trouble at the cinema again in the future? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 2
The Magic of Movie Making: A Tale of Cooperation and Creativity
A movie director, a costume designer, a set decorator, a composer, and their team come together to create a successful movie by coordinating their efforts.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the movie-making process? 2. How did Timmy solve the problem with his team? 3. What was the role of each team member in making the movie a success? 4. How did the different parts of the movie (costumes, sets, music) work together to make it amazing? 5. What did Timmy learn about teamwork and cooperation in this story? 6. Why was the movie such a big success in the end?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 3
The Gaffer's Genre Filter Adventure
In "The Gaffer's Genre Filter Adventure," Sparky, a determined and imaginative gaffer, uses his skills and creativity to help out on a film set and create a beautiful and magical film.
Talk about it 1. What is a gaffer? 2. What did Sparky create in the story? 3. Who did Sparky help on the film set and why? 4. What was the problem that Fole-Em-Good had, and how did Sparky solve it? 5. What is the message or lesson in the story? 6. How did Sparky make magic happen on the film set? 7. What other jobs do you think exist on a film set, besides a gaffer? 8. If you were a gaffer, what kind of magic would you create on a film set?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 4
The Magic of Music and Story: A Tale of Adventure and Triumph
A music producer, publicist, operator, and reader join forces to create a musical show that saves the day with its magical combination of story and music.
Talk about it 1. Who was the protagonist in the story? 2. What was the prop that accompanied the protagonist on his quest? 3. What happened during the performance that caused things to go wrong? 4. How did Rachel save the day? 5. Why was the show a success in the end? 6. What did Max learn from this experience? 7. How do you think music and story can be combined to create something magical?
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Story Common Nouns in English: filmmaking 5
Specky and the Stunt Squad: The High-Speed Adventure with Squibs
Specky and his friends, the stunt squirrels, use squibs to enhance their wild stunts and create a hit movie filled with excitement and explosions.
Talk about it 1. What was Specky's favorite thing to do? 2. How did Specky and his friends create a movie? 3. What was the problem they faced while filming their stunts? 4. What was Specky's solution to make their stunts look amazing? 5. What was the end result of their movie? 6. What made their movie a classic for generations to come?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 1
The Great Around-the-World Race: A Tale of Friendship and Teamwork
In "The Great Around-the-World Race: A Tale of Friendship and Teamwork," a group of talking birds race around the world, learning the importance of teamwork and friendship along the way.
Talk about it 1. Who came up with the idea for the race in the story? 2. Who needed help flying in the race? 3. How did the other birds help their friend fly during the race? 4. Who won the race in the end? 5. What lesson did the birds learn from their adventure? 6. Do you think it's important to help others, even if it means slowing down or taking a break? Why or why not? 7. Which bird in the story is your favorite, and why? 8. Have you ever helped a friend in need, like the birds in the story? Tell us about it.
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 2
The Musical Lesson of Coco the Cuckoo
A cuckoo named Coco learns to appreciate different types of music with the help of the other birds in the forest.
Talk about it 1. Who was Coco in the story and what was he known for? 2. How did the other birds in the forest feel about Coco's singing? 3. What did the eagle do to teach Coco a lesson? 4. What did Coco learn from this experience? 5. How did the other birds react to Coco's singing after he learned his lesson?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 3
The Adventure of the Wishing Tree: A Tale of Selfless Wishes and Endless Laughter
The Adventure of the Wishing Tree" is a funny and creative story about a group of birds who make selfless wishes at a magical tree and live happily ever after with endless laughter.
Talk about it 1. What was Jay's initial plan for his bird friends? 2. What happened when the birds reached the top of the tree? 3. Who was the Guardian of the Wishing Tree? 4. What did each bird wish for? 5. Why were the wishes selfless? 6. How did the birds feel at the end of the story? 7. Which bird's wish would you like to have come true for you? 8. What is the moral of the story? 9. Can you think of a selfless wish you would make if you had the chance? 10. How do you think the forest would be different if the wishes had not been granted?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 4
The Great Bread Thief Adventure: A Story of Friendship and Mischief in the Forest of Birds
A group of birds band together to retrieve stolen bread and have a hilarious adventure in the process.
Talk about it 1. Who was the main character in the story and what did they do? 2. What did the penguin's name turn out to be? 3. What did the birds do when they found out the bread was stolen? 4. What did the parakeet steal in the story? 5. What did the birds learn by the end of the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: birds 5
The Great Meadow Treasure Hunt: An Adventure with Ralph and Friends
A group of adventurous birds, led by a rook named Ralph, go on a treasure hunt in a meadow and find a box filled with gold coins and jewels hidden in the roots of a giant oak tree.
Talk about it 1. Who was the leader of the bird group in the story? 2. What did each bird find while searching for the treasure? 3. What was the treasure that the birds found in the end? 4. Why did the birds split up to search for the treasure? 5. Why did they all dance and sing with joy after finding the treasure? 6. Can you think of another adventure that the birds might go on in the future?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 1
Sticky's Sticky Situation: A Tale of a Clumsy Monster and His Unusual Home
A clumsy but lovable monster named Sticky builds a new home with strange supplies and learns a lesson about being careful when using adhesive after getting stuck to the asphalt.
Talk about it 1. What did Sticky buy at the hardware store to build his new home? 2. What did Sticky forget when he plugged in his ampere? 3. How did Sticky get unstuck from the adhesive and asphalt? 4. What did Sticky learn from his sticky situation? 5. What is the name of the magical land where Sticky lives? 6. How did Sticky decorate his new home?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 2
Buddy the Brave Buck's Bulldozer Adventure
Buddy the buck has a wild and musical adventure on a bulldozer, discovering the beauty and excitement of the unknown.
Talk about it 1. What is Buddy the buck's personality like? 2. What is Buddy's first impression of the bulldozer? 3. How does Buddy control the bulldozer's movements? 4. What kind of obstacles does Buddy and the bulldozer face on their journey? 5. What does Buddy learn from his adventure on the bulldozer? 6. What does Buddy promise to himself after the adventure is over? 7. How does the story make you feel? 8. If you could go on a wild adventure like Buddy, what would you like to do or see?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 3
Max the Master Mouse Builder: Building a Home to Last
Max, a determined and creative little mouse, builds himself a magnificent mouse mansion using various building materials, overcoming challenges along the way, and becomes known as the greatest mouse builder in all the land.
Talk about it 1. What materials did Max use to build his new home? 2. What challenge did Max face when building his home? 3. How did Max overcome the challenge he faced? 4. What made Max's new home so special? 5. Why was Max known as the greatest mouse builder in all the land? 6. What can we learn from Max's determination and creativity?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 4
Chirpy the Cricket and the Magic Damper: A Fun-Filled Course in Cricket
Chirpy the Cricket solves his condensation problem with a magic damper and learns to play cricket with his friends in the process.
Talk about it 1. Why did Chirpy's house have a problem with condensation? 2. What did Chirpy do to solve the problem? 3. What was the magical shop that Chirpy found on his journey? 4. What was the surprise that Chirpy and his friends found on the roof? 5. What did Chirpy and his friends do every weekend after discovering the game of cricket? 6. What did Chirpy learn from playing cricket with his friends? 7. How did the damper help Chirpy and his friends play cricket? 8. Can you think of another solution to Chirpy's condensation problem?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 5
Max the Mouse: The Adventures of the Dormer Window Detective
Max the mischievous mouse climbs a dormer window, narrowly escapes a carpenter's dowel, explores the interior of the house and fixes a drip in the roof, earning him the title of the official mouse of the house.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's goal when he climbed up to the dormer window? 2. How did Max escape from the carpenter's dowel? 3. What did Max do to fix the drip in the roof? 4. Why did the carpenter make Max the official mouse of the house? 5. What do you think Max's next adventure will be? 6. What did you learn from Max's story about being brave and adventurous? 7. Why was the easement a good escape route for Max? 8. What do you think would have happened if Max had jumped through the gap in the roof? 9. Why was Max proud of himself after fixing the drip in the roof? 10. Do you think you would have made the same decisions as Max in this story? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 6
The Bacon-Fixer: A Tale of Flagstones, Filler, Firestop, Flitch, Fixtures, Flashing, and Fittings
The Bacon-Fixer" is a funny and creative story about a handyman who uses a flitch of bacon to firestop the walls of a castle and becomes a hero in the kingdom.
Talk about it 1. What was Fixer's job in the kingdom? 2. What problem did the King come to Fixer with? 3. What did Fixer use as a filler in the castle walls? 4. How did the kingdom react to the bacon-filled walls? 5. What was Fixer's new nickname after the incident at the castle? 6. Why was Fixer hailed as a hero in the kingdom? 7. Can you think of any other creative solutions Fixer could have used instead of bacon?
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Story Common Nouns in English: construction 7
The Girder's Riddle and the Search for the Grade Mountains
A group of construction workers embark on a magical adventure to find the finest building materials with the help of a talking girder and solve its riddle to reach the Grade Mountains.
Talk about it 1. What was the big problem that the construction workers faced in the beginning of the story? 2. Who offered to help the workers find building materials? 3. What was the catch in order to get to the Grade Mountains? 4. What were the clues that the workers followed to find the Grade Mountains? 5. What did the workers find in the Grade Mountains? 6. How did the workers use the materials they found in the Grade Mountains to build the bridge? 7. Can you remember the girder's riddle? 8. Why do you think the workers whispered the girder's riddle every time they crossed the bridge? 9. What do you think would have happened if the workers didn't solve the girder's riddle? 10. Do you think you would like to go on an adventure like the workers in the story? Why or why not?
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