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Stories for the classroom
Short narratives that put vocabulary into a scene a learner can follow. 7,463 on the shelf, each with a discussion question.
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Plate Tectonics
The Adventures of the Earth's Layers
The Adventures of the Earth's Layers" is a story about the inner workings of the Earth, including its Core, Mantle, Crust, Faults, Magma, Plate Tectonics, Ring of Fire, and Oceanic Plate, and how they interact to create a dynamic and ever-changing world.
Talk about it 1. What is the Earth's Core and what is its role in the story? 2. What is the Mantle and how does it protect the Core? 3. What is the Crust and how is it formed? 4. What is a Fault and how does it relate to Magma? 5. What is the Ring of Fire and why is it special? 6. What is an Oceanic Plate and how does it interact with a Continental Plate? 7. Can you explain the concept of Plate Tectonics in your own words? 8. How does the Earth's Core, Mantle, Crust, Faults, Magma, Plate Tectonics, Ring of Fire, and Oceanic Plate work together to create a dynamic world?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Pocahontas at Jamestown
The Brave Algonquians: A Story of Unity and Ransom
The Algonquian confederacy, faced with the ransom demands of neighboring tribes for captive members, instead rescues them through bravery and unity, strengthening their society.
Talk about it 1. Why did the neighboring tribes attack the Algonquian confederacy? 2. How did the Algonquian society respond to the ransom demands? 3. What did the Algonquian leaders do to rescue their captives? 4. What lesson did the Algonquian people learn from this experience? 5. Why is it important to stand together and support each other in times of danger?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Pocahontas at Jamestown
The Charter of New Hope
The colonists of New Hope must negotiate with an investor and enforce their charter to ensure fair treatment and protect their rights in their new settlement on a distant planet.
Talk about it 1. Why did the colonists create a charter for their settlement? 2. How did the investor and colonists reach an agreement for resource extraction? 3. Why did the colonists become upset with the investor? 4. What did the colonists do to resolve the issue with the investor? 5. Why is the charter of New Hope important to the colonists?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Prehistoric Giants Other Than Dinosaurs
The Tentacle Fossil: A Prehistoric Adventure
A young girl named Sarah discovers a strange fossil with tentacles from the ice age and becomes a famous paleontologist through her studies and research.
Talk about it 1. Who is Sarah and what does she want to be when she grows up? 2. What did Sarah discover on her field trip? 3. Who does Sarah take the fossil to and what does he tell her about it? 4. What did Sarah learn about the sea monster with tentacles? 5. What did Sarah become when she grew up? 6. Why did Sarah's discovery become famous? 7. Why do you think Sarah was so interested in the prehistoric world? 8. What do you think you would have done if you were in Sarah's shoes?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Prehistoric Giants Other Than Dinosaurs
The Adventures of the Curious Amphibian
A curious amphibian sets out on a mission to find more of its species and discovers that it is not extinct after all, leading to a series of adventures with its newfound friends in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What kind of habitat did the amphibian live in? 2. What did the other creatures in the forest tell the amphibian about its friends? 3. How did the amphibian feel when it found out that some species had become extinct? 4. What did the amphibian do to make sure its species would continue to thrive? 5. What was the result of the amphibian's mission to find more of its kind? 6. How did the amphibian feel when it finally found another group of its species? 7. What did the amphibian and its new friends do together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Protests and Uprisings
The Uprising: A Tale of Courage and Freedom
A group of people overthrow a communist dictator and police state to establish a fair and equal society.
Talk about it 1. Why did the people in the story decide to overthrow the dictator? 2. How did the police change after the uprising? 3. What did the people do to build a better society after the dictator was gone? 4. What can we learn from the bravery of the people in the story? 5. How do you think the story of the uprising will inspire future generations?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Protests and Uprisings
The Prince and the Revolution: A Tale of Independence and Justice
A brave prince leads a revolution to overthrow a dictatorship and establish a fair system of government with checks and balances in a quest for independence and justice.
Talk about it 1. What was the main problem in the kingdom at the beginning of the story? 2. Why did the people protest? 3. What did the ruler do to try to stop the protests? 4. Who led the revolution to overthrow the dictatorship? 5. How did the people feel after the revolution was successful? 6. What was the new system of government that was established? 7. What was the slogan of the kingdom after the revolution? 8. Why was Max remembered as a beloved leader?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Robin Hood Wins the Sheriffs Golden Arrow
The Knave's Pretense: A Tale of Camouflage and Mettle
A group of animals in a forest play hide and seek with their leader, Vie, but are duped by a knave pretending to be a prince and must use their own camouflage skills to rescue him.
Talk about it 1. Why did Vie challenge his friends to a game of hide and seek? 2. How did the animals feel when they realized they had been duped by Vie? 3. What did the wise old owl say to help the animals find Vie? 4. How did the knave trick the animals into thinking he was a prince? 5. Why did the animals have to use their own camouflage skills to rescue Vie? 6. What did the animals learn from this experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Sacagawea
Navigating the Louisiana Territory: A Story of Cooperation and Negotiation
The Shoshone people of the Louisiana Territory negotiate with explorers to help them navigate the river in exchange for tools and supplies, leading to a successful outcome for both parties through cooperation and negotiation.
Talk about it 1. Why did the Shoshone people agree to help the explorers navigate the river? 2. What did the Shoshone people want in return for their help? 3. How did the negotiation between the Shoshone and the explorers end? 4. What did the explorers give to the Shoshone in return for their help? 5. What did the Shoshone and the explorers learn from this experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Sacagawea
The Brave Expedition: The Story of the Corps of Discovery's Quest for the Northwest Passage
The Brave Expedition" is a story about the adventures of the Corps of Discovery as they search for the Northwest Passage with the help of their interpreter, Sacagawea, and their bravery and determination.
Talk about it 1. Who were the leaders of the expedition in the story? 2. What was the purpose of the expedition? 3. Who was the interpreter that joined the expedition and what was her contribution to the journey? 4. What did Sacagawea demonstrate in the story? 5. What was the name of the group that went on the expedition? 6. What was the most exciting part of the story for you? 7. What did you learn about bravery and determination from the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Samuel de Champlain Father of New France
The Brave Colonists' Venture: A Tale of Adventure, Siege, and Treaty
The Brave Colonists' Venture" is a story about a group of colonists who embark on a journey to start a new settlement, face a siege from a neighboring kingdom, negotiate a treaty for peace, and continue to thrive and navigate new ventures.
Talk about it 1. What did the colonists need to do in order to reach their destination? 2. Why did the neighboring kingdom lay siege to the settlement? 3. How did the colonists and the kingdom reach an agreement in the treaty? 4. What made the settlement become a thriving city? 5. What does the story teach us about bravery, determination, and adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Seven Billion and Counting
Balancing Population and Resources in the Village
The villagers in a developing country work together to balance their population growth with their resources and improve their standard of living.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the village at the beginning of the story? 2. What did the village leaders learn about to help solve their problem? 3. What did the villagers do to improve their standard of living? 4. What did the villagers learn about balancing population growth with resources? 5. How did the villagers feel at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Seven Billion and Counting
The Adventures of the Sustainable Creatures
The story "The Adventures of the Sustainable Creatures" is about creatures who learn to live sustainably and in harmony with the ecosystem by using resources efficiently and reducing their consumption, after realizing the negative impact of their overconsumption and reliance on fossil fuels.
Talk about it 1. What did the creatures in the story use to power their homes and vehicles? 2. Why did the creatures start to live in a more sustainable way? 3. What did the creatures learn about using resources efficiently? 4. What happened to the ecosystem as a result of the creatures' changes? 5. Why was overpopulation seen as an opportunity in the story? 6. How did the creatures live in harmony with the land? 7. What can we learn from the story about being good consumers?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Ships of Discovery
The Bountiful Island: A Tale of Adventure and Ingenuity
Sailors exploring an archipelago find a bountiful island inhabited by indigenous people who help cure their scurvy through their ingenuity and abundant vegetation.
Talk about it 1. What was the main challenge faced by the sailors in the story? 2. How did the sailors find the cure for their sickness? 3. What did the sailors learn from the indigenous people on the bountiful island? 4. How did the sailors' spirits change after visiting the bountiful island? 5. What do you think the sailors might have discovered on their next journey in the archipelago?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: Spoiled Sports The Dangers of Steroids
The Cost of Cheating: A Lesson in Sportsmanship
A young athlete named Max learns the dangers of cheating with steroids and the importance of playing fair through hard work and determination after being caught illegally using them and damaging his reputation.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max feel like he needed to take steroids? 2. What were some of the negative side effects of using steroids? 3. How did Max's reputation change after being caught using steroids illegally? 4. What did Max learn about cheating and playing fair? 5. What can we learn from Max's experience about the dangers of steroids and the importance of hard work and determination?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: The Amazing Brain
The Adventures of Robo and his Brain
A curious little robot named Robo uses the different parts of his brain to decipher a mysterious signal and solve the mystery.
Talk about it 1. What was the mysterious signal that Robo stumbled upon? 2. How did Robo use his cerebrum to interpret the signal? 3. What part of Robo's brain helped him decipher the signal? 4. What did Robo learn about his brain by the end of the story? 5. Can you think of a time when you used different parts of your brain to solve a problem?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: The Art of Photography
Tim's Darkroom Adventure
An amateur photographer named Tim learns about the art of developing film in a darkroom and becomes a professional photographer through patience and experimentation.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What does Tim want to do with his camera? 3. Why was Tim disappointed with his first photos? 4. What did Tim learn about taking pictures? 5. How did Tim become a professional photographer? 6. What is the importance of patience and experimentation in photography?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: The Bones of a King
The Prince's Journey to Right a Deformity
A prince sets out on a quest to defeat an evil sorcerer and restore peace to his kingdom, overcoming betrayal and a former friend along the way.
Talk about it 1. Why did Sam betray the prince? 2. How did the prince feel about Sam after the betrayal? 3. What did the prince do to break the spell and restore the citizens to their former selves? 4. How did the prince become a hero in the end? 5. What can we learn from the prince's journey?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: The Bones of a King
The Descendant's Legacy: A Medieval Tale of DNA and Propaganda
An archaeologist discovers a piece of ancient DNA belonging to a descendant of a medieval monarch, leading to the overthrow of the tyrant and the establishment of a more just society.
Talk about it 1. Why did the people of the kingdom live in fear of the monarch? 2. What did the archaeologist discover in the ancient monastery? 3. How did the archaeologist determine the age of the DNA? 4. How did the discovery of the descendant's DNA impact the kingdom? 5. What did the people of the kingdom learn about their ancestors and the propaganda they had been fed? 6. Why was the archaeologist's discovery important for the people of the kingdom? 7. What was the result of the people standing up against the monarch?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: The Case of the Disappearing Honeybees
The Gardener's Quest to Save the Garden
A gardener saves a struggling garden by investigating the compromised fertilization and fixing the systemic process with new soil, a changed watering system, and enough sunlight.
Talk about it 1. Why did the flowers and vegetables in the garden stop growing as well as they used to? 2. What did the gardener discover after dissecting a few of the plants? 3. What steps did the gardener take to save the garden? 4. How did the garden change after the gardener's hard work? 5. Why was the gardener determined to save the garden?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: The Case of the Disappearing Honeybees
The Busy Bees' Adventure: Saving the Colony
The Busy Bees' Adventure: Saving the Colony is a story about a colony of bees who work together to solve a disorder caused by a parasite, with the help of a wise old owl and a safe pesticide, to restore the beauty of their garden and protect their colony.
Talk about it 1. Why did the colony of bees face a disorder? 2. What did the bees do to find a solution to the problem? 3. Who did the bees go to for advice on how to solve the disorder? 4. Why were the bees hesitant to use a pesticide? 5. How did the bees solve the disorder and restore the beauty of the garden? 6. What did the bees learn from this adventure? 7. How did the different creatures in the garden work together to solve the problem?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary Y: The Cat in the Palace
Lily and the Magic Crystal
A brave young girl named Lily sets out to destroy a wicked king's magic crystal and save her kingdom from his extravagant and unnerving ways.
Talk about it 1. What was the king's army of minions doing in the story? 2. How did Lily feel about the dangers she faced on her journey? 3. What happened when Lily shattered the magic crystal? 4. Why was Lily hailed as a hero at the end of the story? 5. Can you think of a different way Lily could have saved the kingdom?
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Story Animals
The Adventure of the Helpful Friends
A dog named Max and his friends, a mouse, hamster, and bird, help a struggling spider spin a web and learn to not judge creatures by their appearance.
Talk about it 1. Why was Max scared of the spider? 2. How did Max and his friends help the spider? 3. What did Max and his friends learn from helping the spider? 4. How do you think the spider felt when Max and his friends helped? 5. How can we be helpful to others, even if they look different from us?
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Story Family
A Fun-Filled Day with Grandma and Grandpa
A family spends a day with their grandparents, Grandma and Grandpa, going for a walk in the park, having a picnic, taking a nap, going to the beach, and building memories.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. What did Grandma and Grandpa do with the children and baby for the day? 3. What did the baby do at the beach? 4. How did the family feel about spending the day with Grandma and Grandpa? 5. What did the family do at the end of the day?
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