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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 Common Nouns in English: vcs 3
The SVN Squad's Epic Performance
The SVN Squad, led by Captain Commit, put on a successful and epic theatrical performance for the kingdom with the help of Squash Master to fix bugs and using tags and submodules to enhance the show.
Talk about it 1. Who was the leader of the SVN Squad? 2. What was the request that the SVN Squad received? 3. Who helped Captain Commit squash the bugs in the code? 4. What was used to help the audience follow along with the story during the performance? 5. How did the kingdom react to the SVN Squad's performance? 6. What was the status of the play after the performance? 7. What made the Squash Master a hero in the story? 8. Can you think of any other special effects that the SVN Squad could have added to the performance?
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Story Common Nouns in English: water 1
Carlos the Canal's Waterway Adventure
Carlos the Canal embarks on a journey to explore different waterways and make new friends, experiencing a range of emotions and adventures along the way.
Talk about it 1. Who is Carlos and what is he? 2. Who did Carlos meet on his journey and where did he go? 3. How did Carlos help his new friends feel better? 4. Which place did Carlos like the most and why? 5. What did Carlos learn on his adventure? 6. Can you name some of the waterways Carlos visited on his journey? 7. What do you think Carlos will do next on his adventures?
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Story Common Nouns in English: water 2
The Delta Adventure: A Tale of Friendship and Fun
A group of animal friends embark on an adventure to find the beautiful delta, but must come together to stop a dam from ruining the peaceful flow of the estuary and save the wildlife living there.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. Why did the beavers build a dam? 3. What did the animal friends do to stop the dam from being built? 4. How did the beavers feel after the dam collapsed? 5. What did the friends learn from their adventure at the delta? 6. How do you think the delta would have been different if the dam was not stopped from being built? 7. Do you think it's important to protect our natural resources? Why or why not? 8. What other adventures do you think the animal friends went on? 9. How did the animal friends help to keep the delta safe and preserved for future generations? 10. What would you do if you were in the friends' situation at the delta?
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Story Common Nouns in English: water 3
The Adventure of Tom, Lily, Harry, Gully, and Iceberg on Islet Island
A group of friends named Tom the Kettle, Lily the Lagoon, Harry the Harbor, Gully the Gully, and Iceberg the Iceberg set out on an adventure in the magical kingdom of Islet Island and have a fun game of hide-and-seek on a floating iceberg.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. Where did the story take place? 3. What did the friends do on their adventure? 4. What did Gully the Gully find in the secret cave? 5. What was the name of the game that the friends played on the iceberg? 6. What did Tom the Kettle say at the end of the story? 7. What kind of adventures do you think the friends might have in the future on Islet Island?
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Story Common Nouns in English: water 4
Pablo's Adventure to the Glittering Oasis
Pablo goes on a journey to find the biggest and most beautiful oasis in the kingdom and discovers a glittering oasis by following a meandering river and crossing a narrow neck over a moat, becoming the first to find it.
Talk about it 1. Who is Pablo and what does he love to do? 2. What did Pablo set out to find on his adventure? 3. How did Pablo cross the moat to reach the river? 4. How did Pablo find the oasis? 5. What did Pablo do at the oasis? 6. Why was Pablo happy even though he never found a bigger or more beautiful oasis? 7. Have you ever gone on an adventure like Pablo? What did you discover?
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Story Common Nouns in English: water 5
Drog the Brave: Taming the Rapids
Drog the dragon bravely filled the reservoir to calm the rapids and became known as the cleverest dragon in the land.
Talk about it 1. What was Drog's initial plan for his run along the river? 2. Why did Drog think filling the reservoir would help the rapids? 3. How did Drog fill the reservoir? 4. How did the rapids change after the reservoir was filled? 5. Why was Drog considered a brave dragon? 6. What did the children of the kingdom do whenever it rained? 7. Do you think you would have done what Drog did if you were in his place? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: water 6
Finley's Wacky Wash Adventure
A fish named Finley has an adventurous journey through a swamp, tributary and washing machine to reach a magical spring.
Talk about it 1. Where did Finley live? 2. What was Finley searching for? 3. What did Finley encounter on his journey? 4. What happened to Finley when he was pulled into the tributary? 5. How did Finley feel about his adventure when he got back home? 6. What was Finley known as after his adventure? 7. How did the other fish react when Finley told his story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: storage 1
Chesty the Comedian: A Tale of a Talking Chest
Chesty, a lonely chest, surprises his furniture friends by revealing he can talk and becomes the comedian of the room with his jokes.
Talk about it 1. What made Chesty feel left out among the other furniture items? 2. How did Chesty come up with the idea to play a prank on his friends? 3. What did Chesty do to make himself special and loved by the other furniture items? 4. What was Chesty's first joke about? 5. What is the moral of the story "Chesty the Comedian"?
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Story Common Nouns in English: geography 1
The Adventure of Billy and His Trusty Atlas
A curious and adventurous young boy named Billy sets off on a journey filled with exciting discoveries and new adventures, armed with only his trusty atlas and a spirit of adventure.
Talk about it 1. What was Billy's dream? 2. What did Billy discover about the word "azimuth"? 3. What did Billy find on the border of the archipelago? 4. What was Billy's problem during his journey? 5. What did Billy find in the bay that he had never seen before? 6. What did Billy always have with him during his adventures? 7. How did Billy's adventures end? 8. What lesson did Billy learn from his experiences? 9. Can you think of another adventure that Billy might go on in the future? 10. What would you do if you were in Billy's shoes?
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Story Common Nouns in English: geography 2
The Treasure Hunt Adventure: A Story of Friendship, Compasses, and Bats
The Treasure Hunt Adventure" follows the journey of three friends as they explore a city, navigate a channel, climb a cliff, and discover a hidden treasure in a cave with the help of a compass and a group of friendly bats.
Talk about it 1. What were Charlie, Clara, and Max searching for? 2. How did they find the location of the treasure? 3. Who helped them find the treasure in the cave? 4. What was the most valuable item they found? 5. How did they become known as the greatest treasure hunters in the city? 6. Why do you think the compass was made of pure gold? 7. Can you think of other adventures Charlie, Clara, and Max might have in the future? 8. How do you think the bats felt when they saw the friends for the first time? 9. Do you think it's important to have a compass when you go on adventures? 10. What did you learn from this story about friendship and teamwork?
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Story Common Nouns in English: geography 3
Globe's Adventure: Exploring the Wonders of the World
Globe, a small green and blue ball, embarks on a journey to explore the exciting features of the world, from the Equator to glaciers and geysers, and learns about its unique landscapes and inhabitants.
Talk about it 1. What did Globe learn about the Equator? 2. What did Globe see at the glacier in the East? 3. Who did Globe meet at the estuary? 4. What did Globe do at the Gulf? 5. What was the geyser that Globe visited like? 6. Who did Globe meet at the fjord? 7. What did Globe learn about the delta? 8. Where did Globe's journey start and end? 9. What made Globe different from other balls in the world? 10. What was Globe known as at the end of his journey?
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Story Common Nouns in English: Topology
Max and the Key to the Land of Legends
Max sets out on an adventure to find the key to the Land of Legends, a magical place filled with wonders, and after months of searching, he finally succeeds and lives happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. What was Max searching for on the island? 2. How did Max feel when he finally found the key to the Land of Legends? 3. Can you describe the Land of Legends that Max found? 4. What do you think was the most challenging part of Max's journey? 5. Who inspired other children on the island to set out on their own adventures? 6. What lesson did you learn from Max's story? 7. How would you feel if you found the key to the Land of Legends? 8. What would you like to explore first if you were in the Land of Legends? 9. Do you think you would be as determined as Max if you were searching for something? 10. Do you think there are more hidden wonders on the island waiting to be discovered?
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Story Common Nouns in English: geography 5
The Adventure of the Meridian Oasis: A Journey Through the North and Beyond
Explorers discover the special location of the Meridian Oasis and set off on a sea voyage to rescue lost sailors, becoming famous guardians of the oasis.
Talk about it 1. Where was the Meridian Oasis located? 2. What did the explorers discover about the oasis that made it special? 3. What was the message in the bottle the explorers found in the oasis? 4. Who did the explorers rescue on their sea voyage? 5. What happened to the explorers after they rescued the lost sailors?
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Story Common Nouns in English: geography 6
Pippin the Penguin's Adventure: The Quest for Treasure and Home
Pippin the penguin sets out on a journey to find a new home and discovers a secret treasure after following a projection map in a pond, leading him to his forever home.
Talk about it 1. Where did Pippin the penguin live at the beginning of the story? 2. What did Pippin discover while drinking from the pond? 3. What did the projection map show Pippin? 4. What was in the chest that Pippin found after following the map? 5. Where did Pippin eventually build his home? 6. What did Pippin learn from his journey and adventure? 7. Do you think you would like to go on an adventure like Pippin's? Why or why not?
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Story Common Nouns in English: geography 7
Al the Brave: The Adventure to Save the Source
Al the South American alligator sets off on an adventure to find a Strait leading to the source of all happiness, encountering obstacles and eventually defeating a dragon to save the source and become a hero in the territory.
Talk about it 1. Who is Al in the story? 2. What was the rumor that Al heard about the Strait? 3. What obstacles did Al face on his journey to the Strait? 4. Who threatened the source of happiness in the story? 5. How did Al help save the source of happiness? 6. What did the creatures of the Strait declare about their territory? 7. Why was Al known as the hero of the Strait? 8. What can we learn from Al's adventure in the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: physics optics 1
The Spectacular Adventures of the Light Rays
The Spectacular Adventures of the Light Rays" is a story about six curious light rays named Dispersion, Scattering, Reflection, Diffraction, Absorption, and Refraction who go on an adventure to explore their kingdom and showcase their unique light abilities.
Talk about it 1. Can you name all six light rays in the story? 2. What was each light ray's special ability? 3. Which light ray showed off their ability at the mirror? 4. What did Absorption do in the dark cave? 5. Who created a new rainbow in the story? 6. What did you learn about light and its different properties from the story? 7. Which light ray's ability was your favorite and why?
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Story Common Nouns in English: data structures 1
The Prince and the Bin Bunch: A Tale of Adventure in Wordland
The Prince and the Bin Bunch" is a funny and creative story about a young prince who goes on an adventure and impresses a group of mischievous bins with his vast vocabulary and quick thinking skills.
Talk about it 1. Who is Prince Graph and where does he live? 2. What did Prince Graph pack in his bag for his adventure? 3. Who did Prince Graph meet on his adventure and what did they do? 4. What was the final challenge in the game of word relay between Prince Graph and the Bin Bunch? 5. What was the prize the Bin Bunch gave to Prince Graph and how did it help him on his adventure? 6. How did Prince Graph become known as the smartest prince in Wordland? 7. Can you think of other words or items that Prince Graph could have used on his adventure? 8. How do you think the Bin Bunch felt about Prince Graph after the word relay game? 9. What other adventures do you think Prince Graph went on after this one? 10. What can we learn from Prince Graph's adventure?
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Story Common Nouns in English: data structures 2
The Adventure of Byte: Quest for the Octree in Matrix Land
A young Biton named Byte embarks on a journey to find the legendary Octree in the Quadtree Forest, gaining knowledge and proving his worthiness along the way.
Talk about it 1. Who is Byte and what was his mission? 2. What did Byte find in the Quadtree Forest? 3. What did the Sets ask Byte to prove his worthiness? 4. What did Byte learn from the Octree? 5. How did Byte's journey end and what happened to him after that? 6. Can you think of any other adventures that Byte could go on in Matrix Land? 7. What was the most exciting part of the story for you? Why? 8. How did Byte's journey and experience with the Octree change him as a person?
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Story Common Nouns in English: screenwriting 1
Max and the Big Bad Wolf's Silly Adventure
Max, a talented actor, puts on a comical adaptation of "Little Red Riding Hood" with the help of the previously troublesome Big Bad Wolf, bringing laughter and joy to their audience and becoming the best of friends.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem in the play that Max was performing in the story? 2. How did Max solve the problem in the play? 3. Who was the antagonist in the play? 4. Who was the hero of the play? 5. What was the play actually about, and what lesson did it teach? 6. How did the audience react to the play? 7. What happened to Max and the Big Bad Wolf after the play? 8. Can you think of another fairy tale that could be adapted into a funny play like in the story?
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Story Common Nouns in English: insurance 1
The Finance Frenzy of Assumptionville
The residents of Assumptionville must use their financial expertise to resolve an accident at the town's factory in a humorous and creative way.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. What kind of jobs do the residents of Assumptionville have? 3. What happens in the town's biggest factory? 4. Who is called upon to help resolve the situation? 5. How do the residents work together to find a solution? 6. How does the situation get resolved in the end? 7. What do you think the residents of Assumptionville learned from this experience?
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Story Common Nouns in English: insurance 2
The Silly Face Contest: A Tale of Laughter, Clauses, and Unlimited Bananas
The animals of a kingdom held a contest for the best silly face, where a sly fox won a prize of unlimited bananas through his cunning attachment of a clause to the contract, leading to an audit revealing the true value of his benefit.
Talk about it 1. Who won the silly face contest? 2. What was the prize for the winner of the contest? 3. What did the animals discover after conducting an audit of the prize? 4. What did the animals learn from the contest? 5. Why do you think the fox added a hidden clause to the contract? 6. How do you think the other animals felt about the fox's prize? 7. Do you think it's important to read the fine print when signing a contract? Why or why not?
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Story Common Verbs in English: graphics 1
Drex the Mischievous Dragon's Colorful Pranks
A mischievous dragon named Drex plays a series of pranks on his friends involving color manipulation, leading to both confusion and laughter.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What did Drex do to all the colors in the land? 3. How did the unicorn feel when he couldn't see himself or the other creatures? 4. What was the final prank that Drex played on his friends? 5. Did the unicorn and the other creatures enjoy Drex's pranks? 6. In the end, what did Drex do to put everything back to normal? 7. What lesson did the unicorn and the other creatures learn from Drex's pranks? 8. Why did Drex like to play pranks on his friends?
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Story Common Verbs in English: movement 1
The Great Jungle Race: A Silly Adventure of Speed and Fun
A group of silly animals have a race to determine the fastest animal in the jungle, but they learn that having fun and enjoying the journey is what truly matters in the end.
Talk about it 1. Who won the race in the story? 2. Why did the tortoise come in first place, even though he was the slowest animal? 3. Why did the cheetah keep tripping and falling during the race? 4. What did the other animals learn from the race? 5. Who was the most confident animal in the race? 6. Why do you think the giraffe missed the finish line? 7. If you could be any animal in the race, which one would you choose and why?
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Story Common Verbs in English: movement 2
The Fun-Filled Forest Race
In "The Fun-Filled Forest Race," a group of animals come together to compete in a race around a rock and learn that it's not about winning or losing, but about having fun.
Talk about it 1. Who won the race in the story? 2. What did the hare learn by the end of the story? 3. Who were the animals that took part in the race? 4. Why did the penguin enjoy the race even though he didn't win? 5. What was the message of the story? 6. How do you think the hare felt when he realized he was far behind in the race? 7. Who was the slowest animal in the race? 8. What does the story teach us about competition and friendship?
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