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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 G words 2
Lily's Adventure with Grandma and Grandpa
Lily goes on a walk with her grandma and grandpa, tries grapes for the first time, sees a giraffe, and gets a new goldfish named Sparky.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily's grandparents surprise her with? 2. What did Lily name her new goldfish? 3. What did Lily and her grandparents see on their walk in the park? 4. What did the giraffe do that amazed Lily? 5. What did Lily like about the grapes she tried for the first time?
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Story My body
Curly and the Tooth Fairy Adventure
Curly, a curious creature with a round belly, long legs, and a head full of hair, learns about the tooth fairy and the importance of strong teeth through a magical encounter with a wise old owl.
Talk about it 1. What was Curly worried about when he first met the wise old owl? 2. How did Curly feel after he lost his tooth? 3. Why was Curly proud of his strong teeth? 4. Who left a surprise for Curly under his pillow? 5. What did the Tooth Fairy's note say to Curly? 6. What did Curly learn from the wise old owl about losing teeth? 7. How did Curly feel about losing his teeth after the adventure with the Tooth Fairy and the wise old owl?
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Story My body
The Magic Crystal Transformation
A little girl named Lily discovers a magic crystal that transforms her into a magical creature with various animal features, but learns to be careful what she wishes for.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily discover in the fields? 2. What happened to Lily when she picked up the magic crystal? 3. How did Lily feel when she transformed into a magical creature? 4. What did Lily learn about the magic crystal? 5. What did Lily do to turn back into a little girl? 6. What did Lily learn about making wishes with the magic crystal? 7. Can you think of a wish you would make with a magic crystal? Why?
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Story In the Bedroom
The Adventure of the Typing Sheet
A little girl named Emily has a magical adventure with her bed sheet that comes to life and controls her computer keyboard.
Talk about it 1. What was Emily doing when she heard the strange noise coming from her computer? 2. What did Emily see when she went over to her computer? 3. What did the sheet explain to Emily? 4. How did Emily and the sheet have fun together? 5. Was the adventure with the sheet real or just a dream? 6. How did Emily feel about the adventure with the sheet? 7. Do you think you would have fun playing games with a sheet that came to life? Why or why not?
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Story Furnitures
Lily's Adventure in the Wonder Room
Lily explores a room filled with toys, books, and furniture, finding happiness and joy in all its wonders.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily find in the box on the floor? 2. What did Lily do with the clothes in the wardrobe? 3. What was Lily's favorite thing to do in the room? 4. What did Lily draw at the desk? 5. What made Lily happy in the end of the story?
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Story In the Farm
Max and the Butterfly's Adventure
A farmer and his dachshund rescue a bird with a caught wing and make friends with it and a butterfly.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. Who does Max chase in the fields? 3. What did Max and the farmer do to help the bird? 4. Who became friends with Max and the cows after they helped the bird? 5. What happened to the butterfly in the story? 6. What did Max think of whenever he saw a butterfly?
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Story In the Farm
The Farmyard Picnic
All the animals in the farmyard, including Henrietta the hen, Daphne the duck, Porky the pig, Gertrude the goose, and Gizmo the goat, come together for a picnic in the grass.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. Where do the hen and her friends live in the farmyard? 3. What does Porky the pig like to do? 4. How does Gertrude the goose greet the other animals in the morning? 5. What do the animals bring to the picnic in the grass? 6. How do the animals feel at the end of the story? 7. Can you think of another fun activity the animals could do together?
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Story hobbies
A Day of Fun and Adventure with Lily
Lily spends a day doing all of her favorite activities, including drawing, playing, dancing, touching, riding, singing, running, eating, walking, and reading, bringing her happiness and fulfillment.
Talk about it 1. What are some of Lily's favorite activities? 2. What did Lily do first thing in the morning? 3. How did Lily feel after doing all of her favorite activities? 4. What did Lily do in the park? 5. What did Lily eat for lunch? 6. What did Lily do before going to bed? 7. Why do you think Lily felt happy and fulfilled at the end of the day?
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Story Young Animals
The Adventure of the Meadow Friends
The story is about a group of animal friends who go on an adventure in the forest and make a new friend, a bear, before returning to their meadow home.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What did the friends do in the forest? 3. What did they find in the cave? 4. How did the friends feel at the end of the story? 5. Who was the new friend they made in the forest? 6. What did the friends promise to do in the future? 7. What was your favorite part of the story? 8. Can you think of another adventure the friends could go on? 9. What do you think the friends learned from their adventure? 10. What do you think will happen in their next adventure?
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Story Extreme Emotions
The Power of Gratitude: A Frigid Adventure with Puddles and Mr. Grumps
Puddles, a little penguin, learns the power of gratitude when he finds friendship with a once furious polar bear, Mr. Grumps, by focusing on the things he is thankful for.
Talk about it 1. Why was Mr. Grumps angry at Puddles in the beginning of the story? 2. How did Puddles feel when Mr. Grumps was chasing him? 3. What did Puddles think about to change the situation with Mr. Grumps? 4. How did Puddles and Mr. Grumps become friends? 5. What did Puddles learn from this experience? 6. How can being grateful change the way you see things? 7. Can you think of a time when you were angry but then felt better after being thankful? 8. How can you be a good friend like Puddles was to Mr. Grumps?
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Story Extreme Emotions
The Adventures of Lily: The Power of Kindness and Courage
Lily learns the importance of staying calm, thinking and being kind when faced with fear and anger, while rescuing herself from a bear and helping a crabby old man find his lost hat in the forest.
Talk about it 1. Why was Lily afraid in the forest? 2. How did Lily stay calm when she saw the angry bear? 3. Why was the old man acting crazy and cross? 4. How did Lily help the crabby old man? 5. What did Lily learn from these experiences? 6. How can you stay calm and think when you are afraid or upset? 7. Why is it important to be kind to others, even when they are angry or upset?
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Story Abilities
Lily's Delicious Adventure: A Tale of Cooking, Talking, Writing, and Listening
Lily, a young girl who loves to talk, write, listen, and cook, has a fun-filled evening with friends at a party showcasing her culinary skills.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily like to do? 2. Who did Lily invite to her party? 3. What did Lily cook for her friends? 4. What did Lily's friends think of her cooking? 5. What did Lily's friends do after dinner? 6. What did Lily learn about cooking, talking, writing, and listening? 7. How did Lily's friends feel about the party? 8. What made Lily's party the best ever?
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Story Abilities
Lily the Performer: A Tale of Hard Work and Clean Costumes
Lily becomes a successful performer through hard work, careful preparation, and a commitment to always wear clean costumes.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily want to become when she grew up? 2. What did Lily do every day to reach her goal? 3. What happened before Lily's first performance? 4. How did the audience react to Lily's performance? 5. What did Lily always make sure to do before her performances? 6. What is the moral of the story?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
Chug the Train's Adventure: A Lesson in Taking Care of Your Engine
Bob the engineer ensures that Chug the train, who is low on oil, runs smoothly again by refilling it and continues their journey to the station.
Talk about it 1. Why did Chug's engine make a funny noise? 2. What did Bob do when he found out Chug was low on oil? 3. What did Bob do every day after the incident to make sure Chug would never stop again? 4. What made the children happy when Chug arrived at the station? 5. Why is it important to take care of your engine?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
Lily's Adventure on the High Seas
A young girl named Lily goes on a thrilling adventure with her truck driver uncle, visiting a ship at the harbor and learning about his travels on the motorway.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's favorite thing to do? 2. Who did Lily go on an adventure with? 3. What did Lily and her uncle do at the harbor? 4. What did Lily learn about her uncle's job? 5. What did Lily promise to always remember about her adventure?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
Max's Road Trip Adventure
Max goes on a road trip with his parents, helps them when they have a flat tire and get delayed, and uses his quick thinking to find a new route when they miss their exit, showcasing his bravery and smarts.
Talk about it 1. What problem did Max's parents face while driving on the road trip? 2. How did Max help his parents when they were delayed? 3. What did Max see in the car's rear-view mirror? 4. What happened at the roundabout? 5. Why did Max's parents miss their exit? 6. How did Max help his parents find a new route to their destination? 7. What did Max learn from this road trip adventure?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
Max's Adventure at the Crossroads
Max sets off on a bike trip, encounters a helpful agent and mechanic at a crossroads, experiences a delay due to a storm, and goes on to have many exciting adventures.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's goal in taking a trip on his bike? 2. Who helped Max when he was at the crossroads and why was it important? 3. Why did Max have to delay his trip and where did he spend the night? 4. What kind of adventures did Max have on his trip? 5. How do you think Max felt at the end of his trip?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
The Tram's Cross-Country Adventure
A tram travels across a beautiful country to get repaired and continues its journey, bringing joy to all who ride it.
Talk about it 1. What was the tram's problem that made it need repairs? 2. How did the conductor find the best machine repair shop? 3. What did the conductor see as the tram traveled through the country? 4. What did the mechanic do to repair the tram? 5. How did the conductor feel after the tram was repaired? 6. What did the tram do after it was repaired? 7. What did the conductor learn from this adventure?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
The Kind Lorry Driver
A family encounters a traffic jam on their way to the railway station, but a kind lorry driver comes to their rescue and helps them reach their destination safely.
Talk about it 1. Why was there a traffic jam in the town? 2. Who offered to help the family reach the railway station? 3. How did the family feel after the lorry driver helped them? 4. What did the family learn from this experience? 5. How do you think the lorry driver felt after helping the family? 6. What can we do to help others in need when we encounter a traffic jam?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
The Tourist's Lost Backpack
A tourist named Tom loses his backpack at a bus station, but a kind lady helps him retrieve it and teaches him the importance of kindness.
Talk about it 1. Why did Tom leave his backpack at the bus station? 2. Who helped Tom find his lost backpack? 3. What did Tom learn from the kind lady? 4. How did Tom feel when he got his backpack back? 5. What can we learn from Tom's experience at the bus station?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
Lily's Amazing Helicopter Journey
A little girl named Lily goes on a thrilling helicopter tour of the city after finding a ticket in a garage, experiencing the excitement of flying and seeing new sights, and learning that sometimes the best things come from unexpected places.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily find in the garage? 2. What was the ticket for? 3. What did Lily see while on the helicopter tour? 4. Who was the pilot of the helicopter? 5. How did Lily feel while sitting in the pilot's seat? 6. How did Lily get back home after the tour? 7. What did Lily learn from her journey in the helicopter? 8. What is the message of the story? 9. Can you think of a time when you found something unexpected that turned into a great experience? 10. What would you like to do on a helicopter tour of your city?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
Lily's Adventure: A Journey with a Flying Suitcase
Lily travels to a faraway island with a broken boat, but uses her power of flight to find help and have a memorable adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily receive for her birthday? 2. How did Lily travel to the big city? 3. What was the problem with the boat in the story? 4. How did Lily solve the problem with the boat? 5. What was Lily's special power? 6. What did Lily do after she returned home from her adventure? 7. What lesson did Lily learn from her journey?
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Story KET Vocabulary: Travel and Transport
Lily's Adventure: A Hero's Journey
Lily becomes a hero by calling an ambulance and helping the passengers and pilot of a crashing plane in the park near the airport.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What did Lily love to do? 3. What happened to the plane in the story? 4. How did Lily help the people on the plane? 5. What did Lily want to be when she grew up after the incident? 6. What did Lily learn from the experience? 7. How did Lily become a hero?
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Story Bathroom
Lily and the Little Frog in the Toilet
Lily helps a small frog stuck in the toilet and learns the importance of kindness and cleanliness.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily do when she found the frog in the toilet? 2. Why was the frog stuck in the toilet? 3. What did Lily learn from this experience? 4. Why do you think it's important to be kind and help others? 5. What is the importance of keeping the bathroom clean? 6. What would you have done if you were in Lily's place? 7. What did the frog do after Lily helped it? 8. Do you think the frog will remember Lily's kindness? Why or why not?
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