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Stories for the classroom
Short narratives that put vocabulary into a scene a learner can follow. 7,399 on the shelf, each with a discussion question.
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Story Unit 17
The Creativity of Sarah: A Story of Mixing and Matching
A young girl creatively combines an old skirt, scarf and jacket to inspire her friends and start a new fashion trend throughout the land.
Talk about it 1. What inspired Sarah to create a new outfit from old clothes? 2. How did Sarah's friends react to her new outfit? 3. What was the impact of Sarah's new outfit on her friends and the community? 4. What was the lesson learned from this story about creativity and fashion?
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Story Unit 17
Sophie's Adventure in the Park
Sophie goes for a walk in the park, plays with her clothes and eventually gets caught in the rain with her scarf and jacket on.
Talk about it 1. Why did Sophie decide to wear a scarf on her walk in the park? 2. What did Sophie do when she realized it was starting to rain? 3. How did Sophie feel at the end of her walk in the park?
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Story igloo, iguana, table and 4 more
Iggy and the Alligator's Igloo Adventure
Iggy the iguana and an alligator become friends and build an igloo together while following a butterfly.
Talk about it 1. What did Iggy do when he first set out beyond his igloo? 2. Why did Iggy follow the butterfly? 3. What did Iggy find when he reached the frozen pond? 4. Why did the alligator need Iggy's help? 5. How did Iggy and the alligator's friendship affect their daily lives?
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Story insect, iguana, table and 2 more
Ivan the Brave: The Adventure of the Igloo Table
Ivan, a curious iguana, helps a group of insects escape from an igloo-shaped prison by using an ax to break open the table, becoming a hero and discovering his own bravery.
Talk about it 1. What did Ivan find under the igloo table and how did it help him understand his own capabilities? 2. Why was Ivan determined to help the insects, and what did he do to set them free? 3. How did Ivan's actions change the way he thought about himself and his abilities?
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Story a b t c i
The Adventures of Luna, the Cat and the Alligator.
The Adventures of Luna, the Cat and the Alligator" is a story about a curious cat named Luna who, with the help of her new friends a bee and butterflies, saves her beloved apple tree from an alligator with a sweet tooth.
Talk about it 1. Why did Luna run away when she saw the alligator chopping down her apple tree? 2. How did the bee and the butterflies help Luna save her apple tree? 3. What did the alligator want to do with the honey and why did it leave the apple tree alone?
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Story a b t c i
Ivan the Ink King: A story of Kindness and Creativity
Ivan, the iguana, helps his animal friends discover the joy of creativity by sharing his ink-covered tail and creating a fun trend among them, becoming known as the "ink king
Talk about it 1. Why do you think Ivan was willing to share the ink with the other animals? 2. How do you think the turtle felt before Ivan offered to help him dip his tail in ink? 3. What do you think the moral of the story is and how can it be applied to real life?
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Story apple, ant, ax and 4 more
The Ant, the Alligator, and the Bat: A Story of Friendship
This story is about how an ant, an alligator and a bat become friends and have many adventures together, learning the importance of kindness, honesty and open-mindedness.
Talk about it 1. Why did Andy apologize to Al when he found out the apple belonged to him? 2. How did Al and Andy's relationship change after Andy gave back the apple? 3. Why did Al and Andy decide to play the game with Ben even though they were unsure about it at first? 4. How did the friendship between Al, Andy, and Ben change the lives of all the animals in the story?
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Story ant, aligator, ax and 14 more
Tommy the Tiger's Adventure with a Turtle and an Igloo-Dwelling Iguana
Tommy the Tiger goes on an adventure with a turtle to visit an iguana friend in an igloo in the Arctic.
Talk about it 1. Why did Tommy the tiger become fascinated by the turtle? 2. How did the turtle and the iguana know each other? 3. What did Tommy learn from his adventure with the turtle?
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Story ant, aligator, ax and 14 more
The Ant and the Alligator: A Tale of Friendship and Hard Work
A curious ant helps an alligator remove branches from his home and in return, the alligator and other forest creatures reward the ant with a beautiful butterfly bag, and he becomes known as the clever one in his colony.
Talk about it 1. What did the ant find in the forest? 2. Why did the alligator want the ant's help? 3. How did the ant feel about the alligator's request for help? 4. How did the ant's adventure change the way his colony viewed him?
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Story Letter Q
The Quiz of the Queen and the Quilts of Knowledge.
A kind and wise queen holds a quiz for the children of her kingdom, rewarding their knowledge with special quilts.
Talk about it 1. What was the main purpose of the quiz that the queen held for the children in the kingdom? 2. Why did the children in the kingdom feel excited about the quiz? 3. What did the queen do to reward the children for their hard work and knowledge during the quiz? 4. How did the children in the kingdom feel about the queen and her leadership after the quiz was over?
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Story Aa, Cc
Andy the Ant and the Alligator Adventure
A little ant named Andy goes on an adventure to deliver an apple to the alligator living in the nearby swamp, using an ax and a tree trunk as a bridge, and ultimately becoming best friends with the alligator.
Talk about it 1. What problem did Andy encounter when he reached the swamp and how did he solve it? 2. Why was Andy known as the bravest ant in the land after this adventure? 3. What did the alligator do when Andy delivered the apple and why was it significant?
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Story cat, bat, cab and 3 more
Luna's Apple Adventure
Luna, a curious cat, with the help of her new friends Benny the bat and a kind ant, overcomes a fierce alligator and learns the importance of friendship and sharing.
Talk about it 1. Why do you think Luna was so curious? 2. What lessons do you think Luna learned during her adventure with Benny and the ant? 3. How do you think Luna's friendship with Benny and the ant helped her in her encounter with the alligator?
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Story cat, bat, apple and 6 more
Mittens the Brave Cat: An Adventure in the Park
Mittens, a curious cat, overcomes her fear and discovers new things with the help of a friendly ant in the park.
Talk about it 1. What did Mittens see in the park that she had never seen before? 2. What did the ant tell Mittens about the alligator? 3. What did Mittens learn about being brave? 4. How did Mittens feel when she saw the alligator? 5. What did Mittens do when she saw the tiger?
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Story table eraser
Penelope and the Stolen Stationeries
Penelope, a little pig, goes on an adventure to find her missing eraser, pen, pencil, cap and book, which were stolen by a sly fox, but eventually gets her belongings back and forgives the fox, becoming friends.
Talk about it 1. What do you think Penelope should have done when she first noticed her belongings were missing? 2. Why do you think Penelope was determined to find her lost items? 3. How do you think Penelope felt when she found her missing items in the fox's den? 4. Why do you think Penelope forgave the fox and became friends with him? 5. How do you think Penelope felt at the end of the story? Why?
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Story Lunchtime
Max the Monkey's Lucky Lunch Adventure
Max, a monkey discovers a lunch box in the jungle, filled with his favorite snacks and becomes the most popular monkey in the jungle while carrying it with him wherever he goes.
Talk about it 1. What did Max enjoy doing in the jungle? 2. What did Max find in the mysterious object? 3. How did Max's friends react when they saw the lunch box? 4. Why did Max always carry the lunch box with him?
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Story School Food
Timmy's Tasty Discovery: The Sandwich Biscuit Adventure
A little boy named Timmy discovers sandwich biscuits, which he enjoys eating with his favorite drink.
Talk about it 1. Why do you think Timmy was so excited to try the new sandwich biscuits? 2. How do you think Timmy felt when he first tasted the sandwich biscuit and drink together? 3. Why do you think Timmy couldn't wait to tell all his friends about the new treat? 4. What do you think Timmy's favorite drink was? And do you think it would go well with sandwich biscuits too?
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Story School Food
The Fruits' Delicious Lunch Adventure
A little girl named Lucy shares her lunch with a group of friendly fruits in a garden, who in turn, work together to make her a delicious sandwich, leading to a lasting friendship between them.
Talk about it 1. How do you think the different fruits in the garden felt when they saw Lucy's lunch? 2. Why do you think the tomato wanted to try the apple? 3. Why do you think the pineapple had the idea to make a sandwich for Lucy? 4. How do you think the fruits in the garden felt after they made the sandwich with Lucy?
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Story Words to pronounce M
Max's Great Adventure
Max, a curious mouse, embarks on an adventure, meets new friends, discovers the beauty of moon and returns back home to clean the mess and finally contented after drinking milk.
Talk about it 1. What kind of adventure did Max go on? 2. Who did Max meet on his journey and what did they teach him? 3. What was Max's favorite part of his adventure? 4. Why was Max's mom upset when he returned home? 5. How did Max make amends for leaving a mess in his house?
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Story mop, map, monster and 7 more
Max the Monkey's Map Adventure
Max the monkey goes on an adventure to find a treasure, but instead discovers the true value of kindness and generosity by helping a mouse and realizing the beauty of the world around him.
Talk about it 1. What was Max's favorite activity? 2. What did Max find on his journey and what did he learn from it? 3. What obstacles did Max encounter on his journey? 4. What did Max do when he found the mouse? 5. How did Max's adventure change him?
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Story tiger, train, table and 6 more
The Tiger, the Turtle, and the Cat's Adventure
The Tiger, the Turtle, and the Cat's Adventure" is a story about a tiger who goes on an adventure with a turtle and a cat, learning valuable lessons about friendship and kindness.
Talk about it 1. What were some of the different places that the tiger went to in the story? 2. Why was the turtle grateful to the tiger? 3. Why did the tiger decide to go with the turtle to meet the cat? 4. What did the tiger learn from his friendship with the turtle and the cat?
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Story School items
Ernie the Eraser's Adventure
Ernie, a special eraser, goes on an adventure and helps a little girl fix her mistake in a book, making new friends and discovering his own power along the way.
Talk about it 1. Why did Ernie want to go on an adventure? 2. What did Ernie do to help the little girl who was crying? 3. Who were some of the new friends Ernie met on his journey? 4. How did Ernie feel at the end of his adventure?
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Story bag, eraser, pen and 4 more
The Lost Eraser Adventure
Timmy, a young boy who loves to draw and write, faces a setback when he can't fix his mistakes in his story but later solves his problem by finding an eraser and finishes his story with pride.
Talk about it 1. What did Timmy love to do? 2. What was in Timmy's big bag? 3. Why did Timmy get upset? 4. How did Timmy fix his problem? 5. What did Timmy do with his finished story?
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Story School supplies
Lily's First Day of School Adventure
A little girl named Lily goes to school for the first time, makes a new friend, and learns the importance of keeping her backpack packed with all her school supplies.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily's parents tell her about being brave on her first day of school? 2. What was Lily's first assignment in school? 3. Who did Lily become friends with on her first day of school? 4. Why did Lily make sure to always keep her backpack packed with her school supplies?
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Story School items
Lucy's Lost Backpack Adventure
A young girl named Lucy goes on a hike with her family and left her backpack behind and later found it with all the art supplies she needed to draw the beautiful things she saw during the hike.
Talk about it 1. Why was Lucy so sad and disappointed when she realized she left her backpack behind? 2. What did Lucy's family do to help her find her backpack? 3. How did Lucy feel when she found her backpack? 4. What did Lucy learn from this experience?
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