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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 1000 basic English words: A 2
The Magic of Sharing: A Story of the Giving Tree
The Magic of Sharing" is a story about a little girl named Lily who discovers a magical tree that teaches her the importance of sharing and always leaving some for others.
Talk about it 1. Why did Lily feel an instant burst of energy and happiness after eating the fruit from the tree? 2. What did the sign on the tree say? 3. Why did Lily make sure to always leave some fruit on the tree for others? 4. How did Lily spread joy and happiness in the village? 5. What lesson did Lily learn from the magical tree? 6. What would you have done if you were Lily? 7. Why is it important to share and always leave some for others? 8. Do you think there are other magical trees like this in the world? Why or why not?
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Story 1000 basic English words: A 2
Lily's Solo Adventure: A Tale of Friendship and Nature
Lily goes on a solo adventure in the forest and makes a new friend, Benny the rabbit, while discovering the beauty of nature.
Talk about it 1. What was the little girl's name in the story? 2. What did Lily pack in her backpack before going on her adventure? 3. Who did Lily meet in the forest? 4. What did Lily and Benny do together in the forest? 5. How did Lily feel about being alone in the forest? 6. What did Lily learn from her adventure? 7. How did Lily feel about Benny when she first met him? 8. Why did Lily want to go on an adventure by herself? 9. What did Lily think about her adventure when she was walking back home? 10. What did Lily and Benny do before saying goodbye?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Pronouns
The Treasure Hunt Adventure
A group of friends go on an adventure to find a hidden treasure and discover that the greatest treasure of all is their friendship.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What did Sarah and her friends find in the cave? 3. What did they have to do to find the rest of the treasure? 4. What was inside the big chest they found in the tree? 5. What did Sarah and her friends learn from their adventure? 6. What do you think is the most important thing they discovered on their adventure? 7. If you could go on an adventure like Sarah and her friends, what would you like to find? 8. How do you think Sarah and her friends felt when they found the treasure in the tree? 9. What does the story teach us about friendship? 10. Can you think of another adventure that Sarah and her friends could go on together?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Months
The Adventure of September, October, November, and December
The Adventure of September, October, November, and December" is a story about four friends who embark on a journey to explore the kingdom and discover its secrets while overcoming obstacles and challenges together.
Talk about it 1. What are the personalities of September, October, November, and December? 2. What kind of obstacles did the four friends face during their journey? 3. How did the friends work together to overcome the challenges they encountered? 4. What lesson did the friends learn during their adventure? 5. How did the other villagers react when the friends returned from their journey? 6. What do you think the friends will do next on their adventures?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Months
The Adventures of January, February, March, April, May, June, July, and August
Eight best friends named after months embark on an adventure, face challenges, and find a hidden treasure, realizing that the true treasure is their friendship.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. What is the name of the castle where the characters live? 3. What is special about each of the eight friends? 4. What did the friends learn on their adventure? 5. What was the hidden treasure they found at the end of the journey? 6. What did the friends realize was the most valuable treasure? 7. What did the friends learn about working together? 8. What can you learn from the story about friendship?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Numbers 5
The Adventure of Third, Fourth, and Fifth: The Search for the Greatest Number
Three best friends embark on a journey to find the greatest number in a magical kingdom, only to realize that the greatest number is their friendship.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What was the goal of Third, Fourth, and Fifth's adventure? 3. What did they find at the top of the mountain? 4. Why did they realize that their friendship was the greatest number? 5. How did the story end? 6. What did you learn from the story about friendship and numbers?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Numbers 5
The Two Kingdoms: A Tale of Growth and Unity
Two kingdoms with differing populations learn that unity and kindness are more important than size in "The Two Kingdoms: A Tale of Growth and Unity".
Talk about it 1. What was the difference in population between the first and second kingdoms? 2. How did the number of citizens change in each kingdom over time? 3. What did the two kingdoms learn about what was most important? 4. How did the two kingdoms become a shining example for others to follow? 5. Can you think of any real-life examples where unity and kindness are more important than size?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Location 3
Max's Adventure to the Space Bank
Max, a young astronaut, sets off on an adventure to find the secret location of the Space Bank, where he stores his collection of space rocks and makes new friends among other astronauts.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max want to visit the Space Bank? 2. What was special about the Space Bank compared to other banks? 3. How did Max get to the Space Bank? 4. What did Max see when he arrived at the Space Bank? 5. What did Max store in the Space Bank? 6. How did Max feel after storing his treasures in the Space Bank? 7. Did Max visit the Space Bank again? If so, why? 8. Can you think of any other treasures that could be stored in the Space Bank?
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Story 625 words to know in English: Location 3
Exploring the New Space Center in Happyville
The story is about the construction and opening of a new space center in the town of Happyville, which becomes the most popular location for learning and fun.
Talk about it 1. What was the new building that was built in the center of Happyville? 2. What was the old town of Happyville like before the new building was built? 3. What did the mayor announce about the new building? 4. What was the reaction of the people of Happyville when they found out what the new building was? 5. Why did the space center become the most popular location in Happyville? 6. Can you think of another place that could be built in Happyville? What would it be used for?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 141-142
Max the Kind-Hearted Monster
A kind-hearted and ugly monster named Max overcomes his insecurities and finds friendship and acceptance among a group of animals in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What was different about Max compared to the other monsters? 2. How did Max feel when he saw the animals giggling at him? 3. What did the animals say to Max to make him feel better? 4. Why did Max start visiting the animals regularly? 5. How did Max feel about his appearance by the end of the story?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 141-142
Max and the Magic Funny Powder
Max, a middle-aged man, discovers a funny powder compact that allows him to fly and have fun, but he must be careful not to fly in the opposite direction.
Talk about it 1. What was the name of the middle-aged man in the story? 2. What did Max do when he found the powder compact? 3. What happened when Max sprinkled the funny powder on himself? 4. How did Max fly in the right direction? 5. What did the villagers think of Max's flying ability? 6. What was the name of the powder compact? 7. What was the label on the powder compact? 8. How did Max feel after he sprinkled the funny powder on himself? 9. What did Max become known as in the village? 10. Why was Max always the life of the party?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 115-116
The Mystery of the Mysterious Knocker
A young girl named Lily and her friends solve the mystery of a mysterious knocker who turns out to be a friendly bird inviting them to play games.
Talk about it 1. Who was the mysterious knocker in the story? 2. Why did the mysterious knocker knock on Lily's door and run away? 3. How did Lily and her friends solve the mystery of the mysterious knocker? 4. What kind of games did Lily and her friends play with the mysterious knocker? 5. What did Lily learn from this experience?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 111-112
From Dream to Reality: The Journey of a Young Model
A young girl learns about saving and investing from a millionaire friend to fulfill her dream of becoming a model.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's dream? 2. How did Lily raise the money she needed to enter the competition? 3. Who taught Lily about saving and investing? 4. What did Lily learn about money and her dreams? 5. How did Lily feel after winning the competition? 6. What can we learn from Lily's story?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 109-110
The Best and Worst of Friends
The Best and Worst of Friends" is a story about a group of friends who learn the importance of sportsmanship and having fun while playing games, rather than focusing on winning or losing.
Talk about it 1. Who won the most games in the tournament? 2. How did the friend who won the least games feel? 3. What did the best player say to the friend who won the least games? 4. What did the friends learn at the end of the story? 5. Why is it important to have fun while playing games? 6. What does it mean to be a good sport?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 109-110
Lily's Bake Adventure: Learning from Mistakes with a Little Advice
Lily learns an important lesson about baking a cake by asking for advice and using a little bit of each ingredient instead of giving up.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's idea at the beginning of the story? 2. Who did Lily go to for advice on baking a cake? 3. What did Lily learn about baking a cake? 4. Why did Lily's first cake turn out flat? 5. What did Lily's mother suggest to make the cake better? 6. What did Lily learn about asking for advice? 7. What was the end result of Lily's bake adventure? 8. What was the lesson that Lily learned in the story?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 105-106
The Magic Dictionary: A Story of Correct Spelling
A young girl named Lily uses a magical dictionary named Lexicon to help her win a spelling bee competition and learn to spell correctly.
Talk about it 1. What was the mistake that Lily made while preparing for the spelling bee competition? 2. How did Lily's mother help her with her spelling? 3. Who is Lexicon and what did he do to help Lily? 4. Why was Lily grateful for Lexicon's help? 5. What did Lily do to show her gratitude towards Lexicon? 6. What did Lily learn from this experience?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 101-102
Jamie's Scottish Card Adventure
A young boy named Jamie goes on a trip to Scotland, where he learns about different card games and writes a book about his experiences, which becomes popular among the Youth Card Association.
Talk about it 1. What was Jamie's favorite thing to do? 2. What happened when Jamie and his friends went to Scotland? 3. Who did Jamie meet at the hostel? 4. What did Jamie write about? 5. What happened to Jamie's book? 6. What did Jamie learn from his trip to Scotland? 7. Why was Jamie's book so popular among the youth card association?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 69-70
The True Way to be a Winner
The True Way to be a Winner" is a story about a little bird named Chirpy who learns that winning is not just about being first, but also about helping others along the way.
Talk about it 1. Who is Chirpy in the story? 2. What did Chirpy realize about winning the race? 3. Who did Chirpy help during the race? 4. What did the villagers do when Chirpy and the turtle reached the finish line? 5. What did Chirpy learn about being a winner? 6. Why did Chirpy become friends with the turtle? 7. What is the true way to be a winner according to the story?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 69-70
The Exciting Race in Timmy's Town
A young boy named Timmy wins the annual race in his town with determination and hard work, becoming the fastest runner and earning recognition from the townspeople.
Talk about it 1. Who is Timmy in the story? 2. What did Timmy want to prove by participating in the race? 3. How did the crowd react when Timmy crossed the finish line first? 4. What did Timmy learn from participating in the race? 5. How did the townspeople feel about Timmy after he won the race?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 63-64
Lily's Library Adventure
Lily helps a man fix his car, talks to it to start it, drives to the library, finds a book, and fixes the car again on the way back home.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily do to help the man with his car? 2. What did Lily tell the car to make it start? 3. What was the name of the book Lily found at the library? 4. What did the man and Lily talk about on the way to the library? 5. What did they have to do to the car on the way back home?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 63-64
The Lesson of Happiness
The Lesson of Happiness" is a story about a young girl who learns that being true to oneself and content with what one has is more important than chasing wealth and material possessions.
Talk about it 1. Why did Lily go to play with the rich merchant's daughter? 2. Why did Lily decide to go home with the rich merchant? 3. What did Lily learn about money and happiness? 4. Why did Lily miss her old life? 5. Why do you think the rich merchant let Lily go back to her village? 6. What do you think the story is trying to teach us? 7. How do you think Lily felt when she first went to live with the rich merchant? 8. How do you think Lily felt when she returned to her village? 9. What do you think would have happened if Lily had stayed with the rich merchant? 10. How would you feel if you were in Lily's shoes?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 55-56
Lily's Night Adventure with the Owl
A little girl named Lily goes on a night adventure with a friendly owl and overcomes her fear of the dark.
Talk about it 1. Who is Lily and what does she like to do? 2. What happened to Lily on her way back home one evening? 3. Who appeared to help Lily on her journey? 4. How did Lily feel at the end of the story? 5. Can you think of a time when you felt scared in the dark like Lily? How did you overcome your fear?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 55-56
A Cozy Home and a Happy Family
A family values their togetherness and appreciates their home, balancing fun and responsibilities to live happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. What did the family like to do together in the afternoon? 2. What did they do in the evening when they arrived home? 3. What did they do on the day they went on a picnic in the park? 4. How did the family feel about their home and each other at the end of the story? 5. What did the family promise to do after the picnic in the park?
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Story New Concept English Lesson 43-44
Lily's Tea Adventure
Lily learns to make tea and overcomes her forgetfulness with the help of her mother.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily want to do in the story? 2. Where did Lily find the kettle and teapot? 3. What happened when Lily forgot to watch the kettle? 4. Who helped Lily clean up the mess she made? 5. What did Lily learn from this experience?
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