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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 Let's GO 5: Unit 5 The Future
Sarah's Chores Adventure
Sarah, a determined young girl, completes a list of household chores assigned by her mother, and learns the importance of hard work and responsibility.
Talk about it 1. What was the first chore Sarah was asked to do? 2. How did Sarah feel after finishing all her chores? 3. Why was Sarah praised by her mother at the end of the story? 4. What did Sarah learn by doing her chores? 5. How did Sarah approach her chores differently after the first day?
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Story Let's GO 5: Unit 6 Fun in the Seasons
The Adventure of a Lifetime: A Story of Friendship and Fun
A group of friends go on an adventure where they try a variety of activities including trekking, going to a water park, rafting, going to a baseball game, scuba diving, surfing, snowboarding, and horseback riding.
Talk about it 1. What activities did the friends go on during their adventure? 2. How did they feel after each activity? 3. What was the best part of the adventure for each friend? 4. What would they like to do on their next adventure together?
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Story Let's GO 5: Unit 6 Fun in the Seasons
The Adventure-Filled Day: A Backpacking Story
A group of friends went on a backpacking trip, raked leaves, went sledding, had a snowball fight, had a picnic, picked flowers, went swimming and built a sandcastle and had an adventure-filled day.
Talk about it 1. What kind of adventure did the friends go on in the story? 2. What did the friends do when they came across a meadow? 3. How did the friends spend the evening after their picnic? 4. What did the friends add to their backpacks during their exploration? 5. How did the friends feel at the end of the day?
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Story Let's GO 5: Unit 7 The Senses
Salty's Bitter-Sweet Adventure
A potato chip named Salty embarks on an adventure and discovers the delicious combination of his salty flavor with the bitter taste of dark chocolate.
Talk about it 1. What was Salty's dream and how did it come true? 2. How did Salty feel when he first tasted the dark chocolate and how did he react? 3. How did Salty and the dark chocolate become friends and what kind of adventures did they have together?
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Story Let's GO 5: Unit 7 The Senses
The Mirror Tree and the Sweet and Sour Treats
The Mirror Tree and the Sweet and Sour Treats" is a story about a group of forest animals discovering a mirror, a tree with sweet honey and sour lemon and learning to appreciate the different tastes.
Talk about it 1. What did Benny think of the mirror when he first saw it? 2. Why did the forest animals like to play around the tree? 3. What did the forest animals find hanging from a branch of the tree? 4. How did the animals react when they tasted the lemon for the first time? 5. Why did the tree become a special place for the forest animals?
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Story Let's GO 5: Unit 7 The Senses
The Garbage Collector's Lesson: The Importance of Cleanliness and Open Mind
Sally, a garbage collector, teaches her town about the importance of keeping things clean and tidy, and the kids learn the value of being open minded and thoughtful.
Talk about it 1. What did Sally do to help the people in the town become more aware of keeping things clean and tidy? 2. Why was it important for the people in the town to wash their hands before handling their garbage? 3. What happened at the party that Sally threw for the town? 4. What lesson did Sally teach the children at the party? 5. How did the town change after Sally's efforts to educate the people about keeping it clean and tidy?
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Story Let's GO 5: Unit 7 The Senses
The Mask and the Rainbow: A Tale of Hope and Music
The Mask and the Rainbow" is a story of a group of people who use music to lift an ugly mask off a beautiful rainbow and restore hope to the land.
Talk about it 1. What did the people of the land do when the storm came and covered the rainbow? 2. How did the people's music help the rainbow? 3. What is the moral of the story and why is it important?
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Story Let's GO 5: Unit 8 New Experiences
The Adventure of Crocky and His Friends
A group of animal friends, including a crocodile, ostrich, panda, penguin, llama, kangaroo, and koala, go on an adventure together and encounter a dangerous hippopotamus before ultimately returning safely.
Talk about it 1. What was the name of the crocodile in the story and what did he like to eat? 2. How did the group of animals grow as they went on their adventure? 3. What did each animal do to help the group when they encountered the dangerous hippopotamus? 4. How did the group of animals feel at the end of their adventure and what did they do next?
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Story Let's GO 5: Unit 8 New Experiences
The Food Adventure of the Friends
A group of friends go on a food adventure to a magical market and try different foods from around the world, eventually falling in love with everything they taste.
Talk about it 1. What kind of food did the friends try on their food adventure? 2. How did the friends feel after trying the kimchi? 3. What did the friends do after trying all the food at the market? 4. What did the friends decide to do after their food adventure in the magical food market?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 1 School Days
Afternoon Adventures in the Park
Two best friends, Jack and Jill, spend a fun-filled afternoon walking in the park, drinking water, playing games, and sitting on benches.
Talk about it 1. What did Jack and Jill do in the park? 2. Why did they feel thirsty? 3. What did they do when they saw the kids playing tag? 4. How did they feel after playing the game? 5. What did they do after they took a break?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 1 School Days
Timmy's Lesson: The Importance of Focusing on School and Responsibilities
A young boy named Timmy learns the importance of staying focused on school work and responsibilities while balancing taking care of his plants and feeding his fish, after getting in trouble for using his cell phone in class.
Talk about it 1. Why did Timmy love to take care of his plants and fish tank? 2. What was Timmy's behavior like in school? 3. What mistake did Timmy make at school? 4. How did Timmy change after getting in trouble for using his cell phone during class? 5. What is the moral of the story and how can it be applied in real life?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 2 At the Aquarium
Sammy the Squid's Pedal Boat Adventure
A curious little squid named Sammy joins a group of kids on a pedal boat ride and films their adventure as a special souvenir.
Talk about it 1. What was the name of the curious little squid? 2. What did Sammy find in the ocean that he had never seen before? 3. How did the kids on the pedal boats react when they saw Sammy climbing aboard? 4. What did Sammy do with the video camera he found in the ocean?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 2 At the Aquarium
Sophie's Aquarium Adventure
A young girl named Sophie goes on an educational tour of an aquarium where she gets to learn about different marine creatures like shark, octopus, jellyfish and sea turtle.
Talk about it 1. What was Sophie's favorite exhibit at the aquarium? 2. What was the lecture about that Mr. Smith gave at the beginning of the tour? 3. How did Sophie feel about the tour when it was over?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 3 Going Shopping
Sally's Shopping Adventure
A little girl named Sally goes shopping with her mom, buys a bracelet, a t-shirt, sends a picture to her friend, gives her a present and tells her a story.
Talk about it 1. What did Sally buy at the stand? 2. Who did Sally send a picture of her new purchases to? 3. What did Sally give her best friend the next day at school? 4. Why was Sally happy about giving her best friend a present? 5. What did Sally do during her shopping trip with her mom that made it a great day for her and her best friend?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 3 Going Shopping
Lila's Adventure and Treasures
Lila's adventure in the village leads her to discover various treasures including a necklace, ring, earrings, a novel, and a hobby of playing golf, while also showcasing her love for making videos and creating a model of the village.
Talk about it 1. What was the special gift that Lila received from her grandmother? 2. What did Lila buy from the antique shop? 3. What was the novel that Lila read before going to sleep? 4. What was Lila known for after making the beautiful model of the village?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 4 Around Town
Sir Lancelot and the Dragon's Lair
Sir Lancelot goes on a quest to save a princess kidnapped by a dragon, following the instruction of turning left, turning right, going two blocks and crossing the street to reach the dragon's lair and rescue the princess
Talk about it 1. What did Sir Lancelot have to decide when he came to a fork in the road? 2. How did Sir Lancelot cross the busy street safely? 3. What did Sir Lancelot have to do in order to rescue the princess? 4. What did the king do to show his gratitude to Sir Lancelot?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 4 Around Town
Sophie's Neighborhood Adventure
Sophie explores her neighborhood, visiting a park, toy store, and library, with her mom's advice to "go straight and see where the road takes you" guiding her way.
Talk about it 1. What was Sophie's favorite part of her adventure? 2. What did Sophie's mom advise her to do before she went on her adventure? 3. What did Sophie decide to do after she saw the toy store sale sign? 4. What did Sophie find in the library that she loved?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 5 Explore the World
Carlos' Adventure: Exploring Brazil, Portugal, France, Italy and Mexico
A little boy named Carlos embarks on a journey to explore Brazil, Portugal, France, Italy, and Mexico and learn their languages, cultures, and cuisines.
Talk about it 1. What was Carlos' favorite country he visited and why? 2. What did Carlos learn about each culture he visited? 3. How did Carlos' travels change him and his perspective on the world?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 6 Doing Things
The Bicycle Ride to Friendship
The Bicycle Ride to Friendship" is a story about a little girl named Sarah who stops to help her neighbor Jack clean his room and ends up forming a friendship and playing baseball with him.
Talk about it 1. What made Sarah stop her bicycle and knock on Jack's door? 2. Why did Jack want to clean his room before his friends came over? 3. How did Sarah and Jack's relationship change after they cleaned the room together?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 6 Doing Things
Emma's Adventure: A Soccer-Loving, Cat-Missing, Language-Teaching, Traveling Teacher
Emma, a young girl who studied English, lived in New York, taught French, played soccer, had a cat and was visiting Bangkok, decided to travel and work as a teacher in different countries, experiencing different cultures and sharing her passion for languages.
Talk about it 1. What was Emma's passion in life? 2. Why did Emma feel homesick in Bangkok? 3. How did Emma ease her homesickness in Bangkok? 4. What did Emma decide to do after her trip to Bangkok and why?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 7 About Me
Jack's Adventure in London: A tale of Language, Golf, Car, Theater and Music
A young boy named Jack embarks on an exciting journey to London where he learns to speak more languages, play golf, drive a car, act in a play, and conduct an orchestra, fulfilling his dream of visiting the city.
Talk about it 1. What did Jack want to do while in London? 2. How did Jack prepare for his trip to London? 3. What was Jack's favorite experience in London? 4. What did Jack learn during his trip to London? 5. How did Jack feel when he returned home from his trip to London?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 7 About Me
Timmy's Adventures: Learning and Achieving Dreams
A curious and determined boy named Timmy learns how to walk, write his name, read, ride a bike, ice skate, tie his shoes, fly a helicopter, and run a marathon, proving that with hard work and determination, anything is possible.
Talk about it 1. What did Timmy learn how to do in the story? 2. How did Timmy feel about learning new things? 3. What does the story teach us about determination and hard work?
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Story Let's GO 6: Unit 8 In the Future
Timmy's Amazing Adventures: From Antarctica to Mars and Beyond
Timmy goes on an adventurous journey to Antarctica, Mars, meets a TV star, a sports star, buys a pony and a motorbike, goes kayaking and skydiving, and has the time of his life.
Talk about it 1. What did Timmy pack for his first adventure to Antarctica? 2. What did Timmy see when he arrived on Mars? 3. Who did Timmy meet on Mars? 4. What did Timmy do after he returned from Mars? 5. What was Timmy's favorite adventure?
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Sally's Ball Adventure at the Mall
Sally goes on an adventure to retrieve her ball that rolled away to the mall and eventually retrieved it with the help of a kind store clerk.
Talk about it 1. What did Sally do when her ball rolled out of the house and into the street? 2. Who helped Sally retrieve her ball from the top shelf in the toy store? 3. How did Sally feel after she got her ball back?
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