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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 Common Nouns in English: machine learning 2
The Adventures of the Data Dwarfs: Saving the Database from the Data Monster
The Data Dwarfs embark on an adventure to save their database from a rampaging data monster and restore its glory through their bravery, cleverness, and the power of convolution with the leadership of Dimension.
Talk about it 1. Who were the Data Dwarfs? 2. What was the strange phenomenon happening in the database? 3. Who led the mission to investigate the convergence? 4. What was the giant data monster and how did the dwarfs defeat it? 5. What was the significance of the power of convolution in the story? 6. Why was Dimension considered a wise leader? 7. What did the dwarfs learn about teamwork during their adventure? 8. Why did the dwarfs return as heroes? 9. How was the database restored to its former glory? 10. What did the story teach us about bravery, wisdom, and cooperation?
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Story Common Nouns in English: machine learning 3
The Tiny Estimator and the Feature Generator: A Tale of Entropy and Function
The Tiny Estimator solves the mystery of the unpredictable Feature Generator by controlling its entropy with a new function, making him the head estimator and a hero in the land of talking machines.
Talk about it 1. Who is Esti and what was his job in the machine factory? 2. What is the Feature Generator and what was its special ability? 3. Why was Esti having trouble with the Feature Generator? 4. What did Esti learn about entropy and how did it help him solve the problem with the Feature Generator? 5. What did the boss do to recognize Esti's hard work and quick thinking? 6. What was the new function that Esti and the boss added to the Feature Generator? 7. How did Esti's love of learning help him in his job as a head estimator?
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Story Common Nouns in English: machine learning 4
The Adventures of Precision and the Neurons: Saving Math-a-Lot from Outlier Disease
Precision, a young neuron, leads the kingdom of Math-a-Lot to find a cure for Outlier Disease with the help of residuals, regression, prior knowledge, and recall, becoming the Chief Neuron and saving the kingdom.
Talk about it 1. Who is Precision in the story? 2. What was the problem facing the kingdom of Math-a-Lot? 3. How did the Neurons find the cure for Outlier Disease? 4. What was King Regression's role in the story? 5. What did Precision become after saving the kingdom? 6. What did Precision use to help find the cure for Outlier Disease? 7. What does the word "recall" mean in the story? 8. What does the word "prior" mean in the story? 9. What was Precision's objective in the story? 10. Why is it important to work with precision in solving problems?
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Snickers the Playful Squirrel and the Leaves of Kindness
Snickers, a playful squirrel, learns the importance of being helpful and kind when he restores the fallen leaves to the trees in the sunny forest, despite not receiving the recognition he wanted.
Talk about it 1. Why did Snickers gather all the fallen leaves in the forest? 2. How did Snickers feel when nobody seemed to appreciate his idea? 3. What did the wise old owl tell Snickers about his idea? 4. What did Snickers learn from the owl? 5. What is the lesson that Snickers learned at the end of the story? 6. Do you think it's important to help others, even if you don't get recognized for it? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: furniture 1
The Adventures of Benny and the Furniture Friends
Benny the banquette embarks on a journey to find friends and with the help of Freddy the futon, Benji the bench, Cindy the couch, Charlie the chair, Chaz the chaise, Otis the ottoman, and Lovey the loveseat, they all have many adventures and live happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. Who is Benny and what kind of furniture is he? 2. Who are Benny's friends that he meets on his journey? 3. How did Benny and his friends make each other happy and spread joy throughout the kingdom? 4. What do you think is the most important lesson that can be learned from this story? 5. Can you name all of Benny's friends in the correct order? 6. How do you think the story would have been different if Benny had never gone on his adventure? 7. Do you think Benny and his friends will continue to have more adventures in the future? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: history 1
Lulu's Time-Traveling Adventure: Discovering the Beauty of the Ages
A curious little girl named Lulu travels back in time with a magical calendar and discovers the rich tapestry of stories and experiences that make up the beauty of different ages in history.
Talk about it 1. Who is Lulu and what is she curious about? 2. What does Lulu find in the archive? 3. What is special about the calendar Lulu comes across? 4. What does Lulu learn from her time-traveling adventure? 5. What is the true beauty of the ages according to Lulu? 6. How does Lulu's love for history change after her adventure? 7. What can we learn from Lulu's journey? 8. Can you think of another artifact or place in history that you would like to visit? Why?
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Story Common Nouns in English: history 2
The Time-Traveling Manuscript: Adventures through Mythology and History
The Time-Traveling Manuscript" is a story about a young boy who discovers a magical journal that takes him on adventures through different eras and mythologies, testing his courage and expanding his knowledge of history and mythology.
Talk about it 1. Who is Timmy and what does he love to do? 2. What does the word "provenance" mean and why was it written on the cover of the manuscript? 3. What did Timmy learn from the old man about the manuscript? 4. Can you name some of the places Timmy visited during his time-traveling adventures? 5. What did Timmy learn about courage during his journey with the manuscript? 6. How did Timmy's adventures through history and mythology change him? 7. Do you think you would like to be the custodian of a time-traveling manuscript? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: plants 1
The Berry and Acorn Adventure: The Quest for the Magic Bean
Berry and Acorn embark on a hilarious adventure to find a magic bean that will turn Acorn into a mighty oak tree, overcoming obstacles and making friends along the way.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What did Berry and Acorn set out to find? 3. What happened when they climbed the beanstalk? 4. How did Berry and Acorn distract the giant? 5. What happened to Acorn after he planted the magic bean? 6. What did Berry and Acorn do every time they passed by the beanstalk? 7. What was the lesson learned in this story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: plants 2
Corky's Conversations with the Flowers: A Forest Adventure
A curious little cork named Corky discovers a magical clover that allows him to talk to flowers and learn about their unique and important roles in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What is Corky's special ability that he gained from the magical clover? 2. What did Corky learn about each of the flowers, fruit, and fern that he spoke with? 3. What was the lesson that Corky learned about the importance of appreciating the diversity of the forest? 4. Can you name the three different types of flora that Corky spoke with in the story? 5. Why do you think the fruit was happy about being eaten? 6. What role does the fern play in the forest according to the story? 7. Do you think you could learn something from talking to flowers, like Corky did? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: plants 3
The Mischief-Making Leaf and Kelp: Saving the Lily in the Jungle
Two friends, Rusty the leaf and Kelpie the kelp, use their invisible powers to save a lily suffocating in kudzu vines and help it thrive by clearing away the moss blocking its sunlight in the jungle.
Talk about it 1. What did Rusty and Kelpie find in the jungle that gave them special powers? 2. What kind of trouble did the lily run into in the jungle? 3. How did Rusty and Kelpie use their powers to help the lily? 4. Who offered the solution to save the lily? 5. How did Rusty and Kelpie clear away the moss blocking the lily's sunlight? 6. What did the other jungle creatures think of Rusty and Kelpie's bravery? 7. What is the lesson you can learn from this story about friendship and helping others?
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Story Common Nouns in English: plants 4
The Shrubbert Show: A Forest Full of Fun
The story is about a little shrub named Shrubbert who, with the help of his friends, puts on a show filled with songs, jokes, and dance, bringing joy and laughter to the whole forest.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What does Shrubbert want to do for the other plants in the forest? 3. What happened during the show that made the forest chaotic but delightful? 4. What was the outcome of the show? 5. Can you name some of Shrubbert's friends in the story? 6. How did the show make the plants in the forest feel? 7. If you were in the forest, which character would you like to be friends with the most? 8. How do you think the story would have ended if Shrubbert never decided to put on a show? 9. What was your favorite part of the story? Why? 10. Can you think of a similar show that you could put on for your friends or family?
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Story Common Nouns in English: plants 5
Twiggy the Thorn-Busting Sprout
Twiggy, a tiny sprout, plucks thorns from a big tree's trunk and becomes its best friend, helping climbers with a smooth climb.
Talk about it 1. Who is Twiggy in the story? 2. What did Twiggy do to help the tree? 3. How did the tree show its gratitude to Twiggy? 4. Why was the trunk of the tree covered in thorns? 5. Who became best friends with Twiggy after he helped the tree? 6. Why did Twiggy want to help the tree? 7. How did Twiggy feel after he removed all the thorns from the tree's trunk? 8. Why was Twiggy a hero in the story? 9. What did the tree say to Twiggy after he removed the thorns? 10. What kind of person do you think Twiggy is based on the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: cheese 2
The Cheesy Adventures of Cheese Kingdom
In "The Cheesy Adventures of Cheese Kingdom," various types of cheese compete to become the ruler of the magical land, but ultimately all rule together, embracing their unique and delicious qualities.
Talk about it 1. Who were the characters in the story? 2. What was the King of Cheese Kingdom's declaration? 3. How did each type of cheese prepare for the big day? 4. What was the problem the judges faced at the end of the contest? 5. Which cheese had the sharp and tangy flavor? 6. What was the pungent odor of Limburger cheese? 7. How did the judges resolve the contest? 8. What was the final outcome of the contest? 9. Which cheese was nutty and flavorful? 10. Can you name all the types of cheese mentioned in the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: food 1
Ben's Burger Bagel Adventure
A baker named Ben experiments with ingredients to create a unique and delicious dish called the "Ben's Burger Bagel," which becomes the most popular dish in the village.
Talk about it 1. What did Ben use to make the new dish? 2. What did the new dish look like? 3. What made the new dish so special? 4. What was the name of the new dish? 5. How did the villagers react to the new dish? 6. What happened to Ben after the villagers tried the new dish? 7. Can you think of any other ingredients that could be added to the dish to make it even better? 8. Do you think you would like to try Ben's Burger Bagel? Why or why not? 9. Can you think of any other dishes that you could make with the ingredients in this story? 10. What do you think would happen if you added more or less of a certain ingredient to the dish?
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Story Common Nouns in English: food 2
The Foodie Feast Adventure of Chili and Friends
Chili, Cobbler, Coffee, Caviar, Cheese, Cocoa, Cider, Chocolate, and Caramel come together to create a magical feast for the king and become the official chefs of the kingdom.
Talk about it 1. Who were the friends in the story and what were they each in charge of for the feast? 2. What did Caramel decide to do to decorate the castle for the feast? 3. What happened when the friends realized they had forgotten to invite someone important to the feast? 4. How did the king react to the feast the friends prepared for him? 5. What happened to the friends after the feast was over? 6. What was the most unique dish served during the feast? 7. What do you think was the most fun part of the story for the friends? 8. How do you think the friends felt about becoming the official chefs of the kingdom?
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Story Common Nouns in English: food 3
The King's Tangy Delight: A Tale of Curd and Fish Cuisine
A king tries a new cuisine combining fish and curd and declares it the main entree at all royal banquets, making it a hit in the kingdom.
Talk about it 1. What was the special dish that the chef prepared for the king? 2. How did the king feel about the curd and fish dish? 3. What was the name of the new cuisine that was introduced in the story? 4. What did the king have for dessert? 5. What made the dessert so special? 6. Why did people from far and wide come to taste the new cuisine? 7. How did the king and the chef feel at the end of the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: food 4
The Great Lard and Ice Adventure in Benny's Magical Kitchen
Benny, a little chef, uses lard to stop the rampaging ice and save his delicious burgers in his magical kitchen.
Talk about it 1. What was the secret ingredient in Benny's marinade for the hamburgers? 2. How did Benny stop the rampaging ice in the kitchen? 3. What did Benny learn about lard after the ice incident? 4. What was the outcome of Benny's cooking adventure with his friends? 5. Can you think of another ingredient that Benny could have used instead of lard to stop the ice? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: food 5
The Adventures of Sammy the Mayonnaise Master: A Tale of Nuts, Muffins, and Delicious Delights
A curious little squirrel named Sammy discovers the deliciousness of mayonnaise and becomes known throughout the forest as the mayonnaise master by incorporating it into every meal, from muffins to noodles, creating unique and tasty dishes.
Talk about it 1. What did Sammy first think of when he tasted mayonnaise? 2. What was the name of the dish that Sammy created that was made of meat, mayonnaise, and muffin mix? 3. What did Sammy use to make a mayonnaise mousse? 4. What did Sammy add to his mayonnaise noodle dish to make it even better? 5. How did the other animals in the forest react to Sammy's mayonnaise creations? 6. What is the new title that Sammy was known as in the forest? 7. Can you think of any other food items that Sammy could have added mayonnaise to? 8. Why do you think Sammy was so adventurous with his food choices? 9. What do you think you would like most about Sammy's mayonnaise creations? 10. Do you think you would be as brave as Sammy in trying new and different foods?
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Story Common Nouns in English: food 6
The Cooking Utensils' Poutine Adventure
A group of kitchen utensils join forces to make the perfect plate of poutine, learning that working together creates the tastiest and most satisfying results.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What did Pasta Pot want to make in the story? 3. What did the utensils use to make the poutine? 4. How did the utensils feel after making the poutine together? 5. What did the utensils learn from making the poutine together? 6. Can you think of another dish that the cooking utensils could make together? 7. Why do you think working together is important? 8. How did the story make you feel? 9. What did you like the most about the story? 10. Can you create your own story about cooking utensils making a meal together?
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Story Common Nouns in English: food 7
Sassy and the Magic Skillet: A Tasty Tale of Seasoning, Soda, Sandwiches, Rice, and Salsa
Sassy uses a magic skillet to transform plain old rice and salad into a delicious feast with the power of seasoning, soda, sandwiches, sauce, and salsa.
Talk about it 1. What did Sassy find in the forest? 2. What was special about the skillet Sassy found? 3. How did Sassy change the way people ate in the village? 4. What did Sassy say was the secret to her delicious food? 5. How did the villagers feel about Sassy's cooking? 6. What did Sassy learn about cooking and magic in the end?
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Story Common Nouns in English: Food
The Toast Queen's Unique Creation: The Vinegar, Tartar, and Syrup Toast Adventure
Lulu's unique creation of vinegar, tartar, and syrup on toast becomes a hit in her town, earning her the title of "Toast Queen.
Talk about it 1. What inspired Lulu to make her special breakfast? 2. How did Lulu feel when she took a bite of the toast with just vinegar and tartar sauce on it? 3. What happened when Lulu added syrup to the toast? 4. What did Lulu's family think of the toast when they tasted it? 5. How did Lulu become known as the "Toast Queen"? 6. What do you think would happen if someone else tried to make Lulu's famous toast? 7. Do you think you would like to try Lulu's toast? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: containers 1
The Adventure of Billy and Friends: The Quest for the Beach Treasure
Billy and his friends set out on a journey to the beach to find a hidden treasure and with the help of a basket named Buddy, they successfully defeat fierce bowls and bring home their newfound wealth.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. What is the treasure that Billy and his friends are searching for? 3. Who helped Billy and his friends in their quest for the treasure? 4. How did Billy and his friends win the treasure from the bowls? 5. What did Billy and his friends do with the treasure they found? 6. What was the outcome of the story for Billy and his friends? 7. How do you think the bowls felt about losing the treasure to Billy and his friends? 8. Do you think you could have carried the heaviest baggage like Billy's backpack did? 9. What do you think would happen if Billy and his friends went on another adventure? 10. Can you think of another adventure that Billy and his friends might go on in the future?
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Story Common Nouns in English: containers 2
Timmy and the Magic Canister: An Adventure with a Fairy
A young boy named Timmy embarks on an adventure to help a trapped fairy return home by finding the necessary magical items in a cabinet, including fairy nectar, a cask of fairy dust, and a key to unlock the carrier.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story, and what does he do? 2. What does Timmy find in his backyard that starts his adventure? 3. What does the fairy need to get back to her home? 4. What does Timmy find in the carrier that helps the fairy get back home? 5. What was the most interesting thing that Timmy and the fairy found in the cabinet? 6. Why was the fairy not able to return home without the help of Timmy and the magical items they found? 7. How did Timmy feel when the fairy returned to her home?
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Story Common Nouns in English: containers 3
Lily and the Magic Chest
Lily discovers a mysterious chest filled with magical items that bring her wealth, happiness, and adventures.
Talk about it 1. What did Lily find inside the mysterious chest she stumbled upon? 2. What happened when Lily opened the flask? 3. What was in the folder that popped out when Lily opened it? 4. How did the cube, crate, and drum react when Lily touched them? 5. What was in the cooler, hutch, glass, drawer, container, and coffer? 6. What did Lily do with all the magical treasures she found? 7. How did the story end for Lily? 8. If you were Lily, which magical item would you have liked the most and why? 9. Do you think you would be as brave as Lily if you stumbled upon a mysterious chest? Why or why not? 10. Can you think of any other magical items that might have been in the chest?
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