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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 Word Families: ice
The Rice Feast Adventure
A group of friends Dice,Ice,Mice and Nice went on an adventure in the forest and decided to make a delicious meal using dice game to choose ingredients and make enough for next day too.
Talk about it 1. What was Dice's idea for a meal for his friends? 2. Who went to the market to buy spices for the meal? 3. How did the friends decide on which spice to use for the meal? 4. Why did Dice say they needed to make twice as much rice as they needed? 5. How did the friends feel after they had their feast?
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Story Word Families: oke
Timmy's Adventures on the Farm
The story is about a little boy named Timmy who lives on a farm and has a funny and enlightening day feeding the chickens, making jokes, and caring for his cows.
Talk about it 1. What is the name of the little boy in the story? 2. What did Timmy do when he tripped and the yoke broke? 3. How did Timmy handle the cows when they mooed in protest? 4. How did Timmy feel about his day on the farm?
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Story Word Families: ame
Fame: The Little Flame with a Name
A curious little flame named Flame, who didn't have a name, learns the importance of having a name and how to not blame others for their mistake while playing a game with other flames.
Talk about it 1. What did Flame learn about names in the story? 2. Why did the other flames not let Flame play the game of hide-and-seek at first? 3. What name did Flame choose for itself and why? 4. How did the other flames react when Fame made a mistake in the game? 5. What lesson did Fame learn from the experience of playing the game with its friends?
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Story Word Families: ick
Bricky's Trick and Treat Adventure
A group of children discover a creature made of bricks who takes them on an adventure filled with games, ice cream, and magic tricks.
Talk about it 1. Who were the characters in the story? 2. What did the children find in the clearing in the forest? 3. What was the game that Bricky played with the children? 4. What did Bricky give the children to eat? 5. What was the trick that Bricky showed the children before they left to go home?
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Story Word Families: op
Tim's Fruit and Vegetable Adventure
Tim, the little boy who loved to play in the fields, went on an adventure to pick fruits and vegetables and end up with a delicious meal and a newfound reputation as a great harvester.
Talk about it 1. What did Tim do with the fruits and vegetables he picked? 2. How did Tim's family react to the fruits and vegetables he brought home? 3. How did Tim feel after he brought the fruits and vegetables home to his family?
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Story Word Families: an
The Ban, Can, and Pan Plan: A Story of Perseverance and Hope
A man named Jack and his clan, facing a disaster caused by a storm, uses a plan given by an old man to turn his fortunes around with the help of a ban, can and pan.
Talk about it 1. What made Jack feel hopeless and defeated after the storm? 2. Why did Jack trust the old man's plan even though he was confused at first? 3. How did Jack's music help him and his clan? 4. What did Jack learn about storms and the future after using the ban, can, and pan?
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Story Word Families: ide
The Bride's Clever Ride: A Tale of Tides and Wides
When a bride's wedding guests are stranded by a high tide, she uses a wide slide to transport them across the river, saving the day and making the wedding unforgettable.
Talk about it 1. What was Rose's concern on the morning of her wedding? 2. How did Rose overcome the problem with the bridge being underwater? 3. Why did Rose decide to use the slide to take her guests across the river? 4. How did the guests react to Rose's solution? 5. How did the wedding turn out in the end?
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Story Word Families: ore
The Chore that Led to the Goal: A Story of Hard Work and Determination
The Chore that Led to the Goal" tells the story of a boy who learns the value of hard work and determination through completing his chores, leading to him becoming a successful soccer player.
Talk about it 1. What was the lesson that Timmy learned from his parents? 2. How did Timmy's attitude towards chores change over time? 3. What do you think Timmy would have done if he didn't get a prize for doing his chores?
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Story Word Families: ank
Timmy's Prank: A Lesson Learned
Timmy learns about responsibility and the consequences of his actions after playing a prank that goes wrong, and makes amends by repainting the wall and apologizing to his friends.
Talk about it 1. How did Timmy feel after he and his friends wrote graffiti on the wall? 2. Why did Timmy decide to paint the wall back to its original color? 3. How did Timmy change after the incident at the park?
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Story Word Families: ight
Sir Bright: The Brave Knight
Sir Bright, a brave knight, fights a fierce dragon to protect his kingdom and restore peace to the village
Talk about it 1. What did Sir Bright see that made him want to fight the dragon? 2. How did the villagers react to Sir Bright defeating the dragon? 3. Why was Sir Bright not afraid of the dragon? 4. How did Sir Bright feel after the feast in his honor? 5. What did Sir Bright think about as he was falling asleep?
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Story Word Families: ot
Dot the Knot Collector
Dot, a young girl, discovers a knot while playing outside and becomes obsessed with collecting them, earning her the nickname "Dot the Knot Collector".
Talk about it 1. What did Dot do when she saw the big blot on the ground? 2. Why did Dot forget about the hot sun? 3. What did Dot do with all the knots she collected?
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Story Word Families: ap
Timmy's Adventure: Exploring with a Cap, a Clap, and a Map
A young boy, Timmy, puts on his red cap and goes on an adventure, exploring the world, seeking shelter during a storm, making a map, helping a rabbit and returning home to tell his parents about his adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did Timmy do when he heard the clap of thunder? 2. How did Timmy feel after helping the rabbit? 3. What did Timmy's parents think of his adventure and map?
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Story Word Families: ill
Bill the Brave Billy Goat and the Magic Drill
A curious billy goat named Bill discovers a drill and uses it to drill a hole in the side of a hill, finding a stream of water, earning the gratitude of his friends and the title of hero.
Talk about it 1. What was the strange object that Bill found while on a walk? 2. How did Bill's friends react when they saw the drill? 3. What did Bill do with the drill? 4. How did the other goats feel about Bill's discovery? 5. What did the other goats say about Bill, and why?
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Story Word Families: uck
Chuck the Helpful Buck
Chuck, the curious young deer, explores the forest, makes new friends, and helps them out of sticky situations, demonstrating the power of kindness and helpfulness.
Talk about it 1. What did Chuck hear that made him follow the sound? 2. Why did Chuck feel proud after helping the duck and the truck driver? 3. What did Chuck think about his day before going to bed?
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Story Word Families: ash
Bash the Brave: The Dragon Slayer's Quest
Bash, a brave knight, defeats a fierce dragon that terrorizes a nearby village with the help of his trusty sword, quick thinking, and a clever use of a sash.
Talk about it 1. What did Bash do when he heard about the dragon terrorizing the village? 2. How did Bash defeat the dragon? 3. What did Bash become known as after defeating the dragon?
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Story Word Families: in
Fin's Journey to Strength
Fin, a small and thin fish, learns to focus on getting stronger and healthier instead of bigger through exercise and healthy eating, and in turn becomes the best version of himself
Talk about it 1. What did Fin wish for at the beginning of the story? 2. How did Fin become a strong and healthy fish? 3. What did Fin learn about being different at the end of the story?
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Story Word Families: ug
Benny and the Ladybug's Adventure
A little bug named Benny and his new ladybug friend have an adventure digging, playing, drinking and resting while enjoying their friendship.
Talk about it 1. What do you think was Benny's favorite thing to do? 2. How did Benny and the ladybug become friends? 3. What do you think would have happened if they didn't find another cozy spot to sleep after the wind blew the rug out from under them?
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Story Word Families: at
Benny and Whiskers: The Adventure of the Missing Hat
Benny the bat and Whiskers the cat go on an adventure to find Benny's missing hat, which leads them to discover new things and strengthen their friendship.
Talk about it 1. Who are the two main characters in the story? 2. What did Benny and Whiskers do when they saw the rat scurrying across the floor? 3. Where did Benny go to retrieve his hat? 4. What did Whiskers do to make Benny happy again?
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Story Word Families: ine
The Helpful Pine Tree
The pine tree, Pine, solves the problem of declining vines in the forest by thinning out the surrounding trees to allow more sunlight and restore the food supply for the animals.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem that Pine noticed in the forest? 2. Why did the other trees block the vines from getting enough sunlight? 3. How did Pine solve the problem of the declining vines? 4. How did Pine's actions benefit the animals in the forest?
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Story Word Families: ump
Bumpy and the Magic Forest
Bumpy, a plump little rabbit, sets out on a quest to break a witch's spell that had caused everything in the forest to become dull, and with the help of magic word 'pump' he restores the forest's former beauty
Talk about it 1. What did Bumpy notice about his friends in the forest? 2. How did Bumpy try to save the forest and its inhabitants? 3. What was the magic word that helped Bumpy break the witch's spell? 4. How did the forest change after Bumpy broke the spell?
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Story Word Families: ate
The Adventure of the Crate of Apples
A curious girl finds a crate of delicious apples, but must hurry to pick them before the date on the plate passes, and learns a valuable lesson about being responsible and helping others.
Talk about it 1. What did Sarah notice about the gate when she was playing outside? 2. Why did Sarah run back to her house after finding the crate of apples? 3. What did Sarah do with the basket of apples after picking them? 4. How did Sarah feel after her mother told her what happened to the apples?
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Story Word Families: ing
The King's Magic Ring
A kind and just king finds a golden ring with magical powers and uses it to help his kingdom and heal a winged bird.
Talk about it 1. What was the king's initial reaction when he found the golden ring? 2. How did the king use the ring's powers to help his people? 3. How did the people of the kingdom feel about the king's actions? 4. What happened when the king tried to help the bird with a broken wing? 5. How was the king remembered by the people of the kingdom?
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Story Word Families: unk
Squeaky the Skunk's Study Bunk
Squeaky, a curious skunk, helps his friends out of their funk by discovering a hidden bunk which they use as a study spot and pass their test of the forest.
Talk about it 1. What was Squeaky's initial reaction when he found the hidden bunk? 2. Why were the other animals in a funk? 3. How did Squeaky help his friends? 4. How was Squeaky hailed as a hero in the end?
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Story Word Families: ake
The Brave Baker and the Sneaky Snake
The story is about a little girl named Sarah who uses her baking skills to trick a snake and overcome her fear of it.
Talk about it 1. What did Sarah do when she heard a strange noise in the garden? 2. How did Sarah trick the snake? 3. How did Sarah feel after her plan worked and the snake slithered away?
Open reading