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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 CLOTHES 3
Lucy's Adventure in the Forest
A young girl named Lucy goes on an adventure in the forest and finds a beautiful ring, uses all her gear like belt, scarf, trainers, helmet, swimsuit, blouse, and gloves to have a fun and memorable journey.
Talk about it 1. Why did Lucy always wear her belt, scarf, and trainers when she went on adventures? 2. How did Lucy feel when she found the shining ring in the forest? 3. What did Lucy do to protect her head while she went swimming in the stream? 4. Why did Lucy decide to put on her blouse and gloves after her swim? 5. How did Lucy's friends and family react when she told them about her adventure and the ring she found?
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Story Classroom
Timmy's Magic Pen Adventure
A young boy discovers a magical pen that brings his story to life and teaches him the power of imagination.
Talk about it 1. Why do you think Timmy was so excited about the idea of a magical pen? 2. What do you think happened to the creatures from Timmy's story after he finished writing? 3. How do you think Timmy felt when he realized that the magical pen he wrote about was the pen he had been using the whole time? 4. In what ways do you think writing stories can be magical?
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Story Common fruits
The Generous Fruit Friends: Apple, Pear, Banana, Orange and Kiwi
Five friends, Apple, Pear, Banana, Orange, and Kiwi, went on a picnic and shared their food with some hungry animals, which made them known as the kindest fruits in the land.
Talk about it 1. What did the five friends learn about kindness and sharing from this story? 2. How do you think the animals felt when the fruits offered to share their picnic with them? 3. Why do you think it's important to help others when they are in need?
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Story fruits
The Adventures of Apple, Banana, Pear, Kiwi, and Strawberry
Five friends named Apple, Banana, Pear, Kiwi and Strawberry have a picnic together, learn to look out for each other and live happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. Why do you think the friends were able to find Strawberry when she was stuck in the thorn bush? 2. How do you think the friends' different characteristics (e.g. Apple being plump, Pear being tall and thin) helped them during their picnic? 3. Why do you think the friends had a better picnic after they helped Strawberry?
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Story Xmas Foods vocabulary
Tim the Gingerman and the Thanksgiving Turkey
Tim the gingerman saves a turkey from a bush and becomes friends with it and they started making sweets and cand together.
Talk about it 1. Why do you think Tim the gingerman was happy? 2. Why did Tim save the turkey? 3. Why did the turkey offer to share his dinner with Tim? 4. How did the turkey feel after eating Tim's special dinner? 5. How did the friendship between Tim and the turkey begin?
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Story Santa claus
The Christmas Eve Adventure of Santa Claus and his Elves
On a cold winter night, Santa Claus and his team of elves deliver presents to a small town, spreading joy and leaving a special snowflake ornament as a surprise for the children.
Talk about it 1. What special surprise did Santa Claus and his elves leave for the children in the story? 2. Why do you think the snowman in the town square waved back to Santa Claus and his elves? 3. How do you think the children felt when they opened their presents and found the handmade ornament in the shape of a snowflake?
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Story A/an words
The Orange Fairy and the Robot Pirate
The Orange Fairy and the Robot Pirate" is a story about a fairy who helps a robot pirate to find treasure and in the end, they become the best of friends.
Talk about it 1. Why was Flit curious about the robot pirate when she first saw it? 2. How did the robot pirate feel when he found the treasure in the cave? 3. Why was the glass bottle filled with shiny gold coins a reminder of Flit and the robot pirate's first adventure together? 4. How do you think Flit's fairy friends felt when she told them about her adventure with the robot pirate?
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Story Unit 6: Billy's teddy
The Treasure Hunt Adventure with Grandpa and the Cousins
Emily, her cousins and her grandpa set off on an adventure to find a treasure hidden in the city, but ultimately learn that the real treasure is the time spent with their family.
Talk about it 1. What was the treasure that Emily and her cousins were searching for? 2. How did they eventually find the treasure? 3. What did Emily and her cousins learn from their adventure? 4. What was Emily's relationship with her grandparents like? 5. How did the adventure with her cousins impact Emily's relationship with her family?
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Story Martin Luther King vocabulary
The Courageous Dreamer: A Story of Peace, Love, Equality, and Freedom
A young girl named Lily organizes a peaceful protest for an end to war and equality for all, leading to a newfound peace and her dream coming true in the kingdom.
Talk about it 1. Why did the neighboring kingdom declare war on the kingdom ruled by the powerful king? 2. What did Lily dream of and why did she believe it was important to make it a reality? 3. How did the king's reaction to Lily's peaceful protest change the outcome of the conflict?
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Story Polar animals
Bart the Brave: The Adventures of a Polar Bear and his New Friends
Bart the lonely polar bear, joins forces with Wendy the walrus, Billy the beluga whale, Nora the narwhal, reindeer and penguins, to save their home and form a new family together in the Arctic.
Talk about it 1. Why was Bart lonely at the beginning of the story? 2. Why did Bart decide to go live with Wendy and her family? 3. Why did Bart and his friends decide to help the reindeer and penguins? 4. How did Bart feel at the end of the story?
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Story New Year's vocabulary!
New Year's Eve Celebration
On New Year's Eve, people celebrating with champagne, wearing masks, party hats, throwing confetti, and listening to the sound of fireworks while they countdown to 2023.
Talk about it 1. What are some things you think the kids might have wanted to do in the new year? 2. How do you think the kids felt when the clock struck midnight? 3. What do you think the kids' big smiles on their faces meant when they went to bed?
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Story Valentines Day vocabulary!
The Proposal in the Park: A Valentine's Day Love Story
Sarah receives an engagement ring from her boyfriend, Jack, on Valentine's Day, in a beautiful bouquet of flowers, and they start a journey of eternal love.
Talk about it 1. Why was Sarah excited on Valentine's Day? 2. What did Sarah hear rumors about Jack planning to do? 3. What did Jack say to Sarah when he stopped in the park? 4. How did Sarah feel when she received the engagement ring?
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Story Xmas decorations vocabulary
Lucy's Christmas Wish: A Story of Love and Joy
Lucy's Christmas wish comes true as she wakes up to presents, a lollipop and snowfall, realizing that Christmas is about love, joy and sharing.
Talk about it 1. What did Lucy do to prepare for Santa's visit? 2. What was Lucy's expectation for Christmas morning? 3. What did Lucy learn about the true meaning of Christmas?
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Story Christmas
Santa's Wreath and the Christmas Journey
Santa, his elves, reindeer, sleigh and star, all work together to deliver presents and candy to children around the world, while making a beautiful wreath to hang on their door.
Talk about it 1. Why do you think the elves were hard at work all year round? 2. How did the elves make the wreath? 3. What did Santa and his elves do as they flew over houses and towns? 4. Why do you think Santa and his elves were tired but happy when they returned to the North Pole?
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Story Common dinausors names
Prehistoric Adventures: The Story of the Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Pterodactyl and Ankylosaurus
A group of six prehistoric creatures, Triceratops, Stegosaurus, Brontosaurus, Parasaurolophus, Pterodactyl and Ankylosaurus, went on adventures together and helped each other to overcome challenges while learning to appreciate their unique abilities and forming a special friendship.
Talk about it 1. What unique abilities do each of the six prehistoric creatures have? 2. How did the Triceratops, Stegosaurus and Parasaurolophus help the group during their journey? 3. What did the group learn from their adventure and how did it bring them closer together?
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Story Chinese New Year
The Dragon and the Oranges: A New Year's Adventure
A kind family goes on an adventure to the dragon's cave to obtain oranges for the Chinese New Year, and along the way they learn the true meaning of prosperity and luck through their encounter with the dragon and rabbit.
Talk about it 1. Why were oranges important to the family in the story? 2. How did the family feel when they realized they had run out of oranges? 3. What did the dragon do to help the family? 4. How did the family show gratitude to the dragon? 5. How did the rabbit benefit from the family's kindness?
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Story unit 8
The Big Sports Day Adventure
Seven friends named after sports, Basketball, Tennis, Hockey, Football, Baseball, Badminton, and Table Tennis, have a big sports day and teach each other how to play their respective sports.
Talk about it 1. What are the names of the seven friends who love to play sports? 2. What is each of the seven friends' favorite sport? 3. What did each of the seven friends teach their friends during the sports day? 4. How did the seven friends feel at the end of the sports day?
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Story school supplies
Emily's Wobbly Chair Adventure
A little girl named Emily gets a new chair after her old one is wobbly and it helps her to focus on her drawings and stories.
Talk about it 1. What did Emily enjoy doing in the story? 2. What was the problem with Emily's old chair? 3. What was the solution to the problem with Emily's old chair? 4. How did Emily feel about her new chair? 5. Why was Emily so happy with her new chair?
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Story school
The Magic Eraser
A little girl named Sally uses an eraser as a pencil and teaches her classmates to do the same, proving that with a little creativity, anything is possible.
Talk about it 1. What did Sally do when she realized she had forgotten her pencil at school? 2. How did the other students react when they saw Sally writing with an eraser? 3. What did Sally learn from her experience of using an eraser to write on the table?
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Story FGHIJ
George and the Jellyfish with a Hat
A gorilla named George discovers a jellyfish wearing a hat and goes back to visit it often, swimming and playing with it in the jungle pond.
Talk about it 1. What is the name of the gorilla in the story? 2. What are some of the foods that George likes to eat? 3. Where did George discover the jellyfish? 4. Why did George decide to jump into the pond? 5. How did George feel about the jellyfish when he saw it for the first time?
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Story Unit 7: We love school
Max the Mouse and the Rubber Eraser
A mouse named Max uses a rubber to make an eraser for his pencil and becomes a successful story writer.
Talk about it 1. Why was Max worried when he accidentally smudged his story? 2. How did Max feel when he remembered his new eraser? 3. Why did Max's friends want to learn how to make erasers from rubbers? 4. How did Max's eraser help him become a successful author?
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Story Unit 7: We love school
Sarah's Adventure with the Computer
Sarah, a little girl who loves learning, discovers the joy of using a computer at school with the help of her teacher and never forgets the importance of traditional learning methods such as writing and using a ruler.
Talk about it 1. How did Sarah feel about going to school? 2. What did Sarah pack in her bag for school every day? 3. What new thing did Sarah's teacher teach the class one day? 4. How did Sarah feel about using the computer for the first time? 5. Why did Sarah continue to use her book, pen, and ruler in addition to the computer?
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Story unit 8 - FF1
Sophie and the Mouse's Adventure
Sophie, a little girl, helps a mouse find a home in her garden and in return the mouse and his friends help her with her chores in the house.
Talk about it 1. What do you think Sophie's favorite room in the house is and why? 2. How do you think Sophie feels about the mouse at the beginning of the story? How does her feeling change by the end of the story? 3. What do you think the mouse and his friends did to help Sophie with her chores? How do you think Sophie felt about having the mice as helpers?
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Story Rainbow English - Vocabulary - 1st and 2nd grade
Daisy the Duck and the Pink Lemon
Daisy the Duck learns to try new things and discover the sweet taste of pink lemons, instead of being afraid of them.
Talk about it 1. What did Daisy not like about lemons before she tried the pink lemon? 2. How did Daisy's friends encourage her to try the pink lemon? 3. Why did Daisy change her mind about lemons after trying the pink lemon?
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