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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 Раслiны
The Adventures of Парэчкi and Рамонак
A young boy named Парэчкi discovers a beautiful meadow with a mighty tree called Сланечнiк and catches a little creature called Дзьмухавец, which he keeps as a pet and names Рамонак, and they go on many adventures together.
Talk about it 1. Why did Парэчкi love to play in the fields and explore the forest near his home? 2. What did Парэчкi see from the top of the tree in the meadow? 3. How did Парэчкi feel when he finally caught the Дзьмухавец? 4. Why did Парэчкi decide to take the Дзьмухавец home with him? 5. How did Парэчкi and Рамонак's friendship change over time?
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Story Раслiны
Valoshka and the Thirsty Forest
Valoshka, a little girl, saves the forest and its inhabitants by bringing water to the parched plants and trees.
Talk about it 1. Why did the flowers and trees in the forest not look healthy? 2. How did Valoshka feel when she saw the forest was not in a good state? 3. What did Valoshka do to help the plants and trees in the forest? 4. How did the plants and trees react when they received water? 5. What did Valoshka decide to do after seeing the forest back to normal?
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Story Letter M and L
Max the Monkey and the Healing Lemon
The story is about a curious monkey named Max who discovers a lemon tree in the jungle, takes one lemon for his sick mother, and becomes friends with the lion king who owns the tree, and teaches other monkeys about the healing properties of lemons.
Talk about it 1. How does Max feel when he first sees the mango hanging from the tree? 2. Why does Max follow the mouse into the bushes? 3. How does Max feel when he sees the lemon tree for the first time? 4. Why does the lion say Max is trespassing? 5. How does Max's mother feel after drinking the lemon juice?
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Story Unit 0 Hello
Max and Ellie's Island Adventure
A curious little dog named Max goes on an adventure to meet an elephant named Ellie on an island and they become friends and spend the day playing and exploring together.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max want to go to the island to meet Ellie? 2. How did Max feel when he finally met Ellie? 3. What did Max and Ellie do together on the island? 4. How did Max feel when it was time for him to leave the island? 5. What did Ellie promise Max before he left the island?
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Story Unit 0 Hello
Snow and Ash's Adventure in the Flowery Tree
Snow, a white kitten, and Ash, a gray cat, go on a adventure to discover a special tree full of flowers and a boy flying a rainbow kite
Talk about it 1. What did Snow love to do on sunny days? 2. How did Snow and Ash meet? 3. What did Snow and Ash discover while they were climbing the big brown tree?
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Story Unit 0 Hello
The Adventure of the Colorful Friends
The colorful friends Yellow, Blue, Red, Pink, Purple, Orange, Green and Black set off on an adventure to find the rarest color in the kingdom and discovered that friendship is the rarest and most beautiful color of all.
Talk about it 1. What was the purpose of the friends' adventure in the story? 2. Who did the friends meet on their journey and what did they tell the friends? 3. How did the friends feel when they found the orange grove? 4. What did the friends find at the edge of the orange grove? 5. Why did the friends decide that friendship is the rarest and most beautiful color of all?
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Story Unit 1. I love animals
The Adventures of the Fish, Frog, Mouse, Goat, and Bee
The story is about five friends, a fish, a frog, a mouse, a goat and a bee who lived in harmony and loved to play together, but one day they learn an important lesson of inclusion, kindness, and helpfulness through an adventure in a beautiful forest.
Talk about it 1. Why was the goat feeling jealous when his friends were swimming in the pond? 2. How did the bee help the goat feel included in the friends' adventure? 3. What lesson did the friends learn about kindness and inclusion in the story?
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Story Unit 1. I love animals
The Storm and the Saviour Cow: A Story of Friendship and Teamwork
The Storm and the Saviour Cow" is a story of a group of farm animals who learn the importance of friendship and teamwork during a storm and how they helped each other to overcome it.
Talk about it 1. Why were the animals frightened during the storm? 2. How did the animals work together to solve their problem? 3. Why was Bessie chosen to help the animals during the storm? 4. How did the animals feel about Bessie after the storm passed? 5. How did the storm change the animals' behavior towards each other in the future?
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Story Unit 2. At home
Emily's Rug Adventure
Emily's computer broke and while trying to fix it she drew a new rug to replace the old one in the living room, inspiring her family to make a change.
Talk about it 1. Why did Emily's computer shut off? 2. What did Emily do when she couldn't find anything to watch on TV? 3. How did Emily's picture of the new rug inspire her parents? 4. What did the new rug remind Emily's family of?
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Story Unit 2. At home
The Cozy Little Room
The Cozy Little Room" is a story about a room filled with comfortable furniture, books, and a window that allows the characters to relax, read, and dream.
Talk about it 1. What do you think the purpose of the room is? 2. How do you think the people who visit the room feel when they enter it? 3. Can you think of a different way the room could be used? 4. What is your favorite part of the room and why?
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Story Unit 2. At home
The Cozy Little House with the Beautiful Garden
A family moves into a cozy little house with a beautiful garden and decorates each room to their liking, making happy memories together.
Talk about it 1. What are some things the family did to make the house feel like their own? 2. How does the family spend time together in the different rooms of the house? 3. Why do you think it is important for a family to have a place to call their own?
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Story Unit 3. Family and Friends
The Stuffed Animal Dog: A Story of Kindness and Friendship
A young girl, Emily, helps an old woman, who is feeling lonely and sad, by giving her a stuffed animal dog and in return, the two become friends.
Talk about it 1. What did Emily do to help the old woman feel better? 2. How did the old woman feel when Emily gave her the stuffed animal dog? 3. Why did Emily and the old woman become friends? 4. Why is it important to be kind to others?
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Story Unit 3. Family and Friends
A Grand Adventure with Grandma and Grandpa
A little boy named Jack goes to visit his grandparents with his family, and they have a grand adventure together while enjoying each other's company and a new baby brother.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What does Jack's mother tell him in the beginning of the story? 3. Why is Jack excited to visit his grandparents? 4. What is the surprise that Jack's mother tells his grandparents? 5. How does Jack feel at the end of the story?
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Story Unit 4. Food
The Great Fruit Party Adventure.
The Great Fruit Party Adventure is a story about eight friends: Banana, Apple, Orange, Mango, Pineapple, Lemon, Watermelon, and Grapes, who celebrated their friendship with a big fruit party where they danced, sang, and ate lots of delicious fruits.
Talk about it 1. Why did Banana suggest having a big fruit party? 2. What did each fruit contribute to the party? 3. How did the fruits feel at the end of the party? 4. Why is it important to celebrate and appreciate diversity and friendship?
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Story Unit 5. Clothes
Sophie's Search for her Lost Hat
A young girl named Sophie goes on a journey to find her lost hat and ends up getting new shoes, watch and handbag.
Talk about it 1. What did Sophie do when she realized her favorite hat was missing? 2. Why did Sophie think "Today is not my lucky day" when she noticed her shoes were worn out and her watch was running slow? 3. What did Sophie do when she found her hat at the park?
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Story Unit 5. Clothes
Lily's Dress Up Adventure
Lily's Dress Up Adventure" is a story about a little girl who loves to experiment with different clothes and have fun playing dress-up.
Talk about it 1. What is the main character's name in the story? 2. What does the main character love to do? 3. How does the main character feel when she puts on her new pink dress for the first time? 4. What does the main character wear on the third day of the story? 5. Why does the main character wear a jacket on the fourth day of the story?
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Story Unit 6. Body part
Max the Monster's Adventure: A Story of Embracing Differences
A curious monster named Max goes on an adventure to explore the galaxy and learns that everyone is different and unique.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max go on an adventure? 2. How did Max feel when he met the creatures with no arms or legs? 3. What did Max realize about being different? 4. How did Max's adventure change him?
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Story Unit 6. Body part
Sarah's Body Adventure
Sarah goes on an adventure to explore her body and learns to love and accept her unique features, teaching her family and friends to do the same.
Talk about it 1. Why did Sarah decide to go on an adventure to explore her body? 2. How did Sarah feel about her own body before and after her adventure? 3. How did Sarah's family and friends react to her new understanding about their bodies?
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Story Unit 7. School
Susie's Lost Page
A little girl named Susie discovers a missing page from her notebook, but with the help of her teacher, she finds it and finishes her drawing.
Talk about it 1. Why was Susie so focused on her drawing? 2. How did Susie feel when she realized her notebook was missing a page? 3. How did Susie's teacher help her find the missing page? 4. What did Susie's classmates think of her drawing? 5. What did Susie learn from this experience about keeping her things together?
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Story Unit 7. School
The Classroom of Many Tools: A Story of Learning and Discovery
The Classroom of Many Tools" is a story of a kind and patient teacher who teaches her pupils the old-fashioned ways of learning as well as using technology to create and share their work.
Talk about it 1. What are some of the different tools that the class learned to use in the story? 2. Why do you think it's important for the class to learn both old-fashioned and new ways of learning? 3. How do you think the pupils felt about Ms. Smith as a teacher? Why?
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Story Unit 8. Sports
The Adventure of the Game Lovers
The Adventure of the Game Lovers" is a story about a group of friends who discover new games to play and learn the importance of having fun and enjoying the game with their friends.
Talk about it 1. What new games did the group of friends learn to play throughout the story? 2. How did the friends feel when they first tried playing basketball and football? 3. What did the friends learn about the importance of playing games?
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Story Letter L
The Wise Advice of a Monkey Mother: A Jungle Adventure
The story is about a curious monkey named Max who learns about the ripeness of mangoes from his mother and a mouse, and lives happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. What did Max learn from his mother about how to know when a mango is ripe? 2. How did Max feel when he first found the mango and when he finally ate it? 3. How might Max's life have been different if he had not asked his mother for advice about the mango?
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Story Letter N
Sammy the Squirrel's Adventure: Saving the Nest
Sammy the Squirrel uses his resourcefulness and determination to save a trapped bird and her nest, learning the importance of helping others in need.
Talk about it 1. Why do you think Sammy was curious about the net? 2. What do you think Sammy felt when he helped the mother bird and her babies? 3. What did Sammy learn from this experience? 4. How might you use what Sammy learned in your own life?
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Story day of the week
Lucy's Adventures: A Story of the Days of the Week
Lucy, a little girl who loves to learn, has different adventures and activities each day of the week, from school lessons to picnics, sleepovers, and visits to the zoo, library and museum.
Talk about it 1. What did Lucy learn on Monday at school? 2. What did Lucy do on Tuesday? 3. What did Lucy do on Wednesday with her family? 4. What did Lucy see at the zoo on Thursday? 5. What did Lucy and her friends do on Friday for dinner?
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