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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 RAZ Vocabulary AAA: The Coast
The Lighthouse and the Silly Bird
A lighthouse keeper and a bird work together to save the beachgoers from a huge wave.
Talk about it -What did the bird do when it got washed up on the coast? -Why did the lighthouse keeper start to dance with the bird? -What did the lighthouse keeper and the bird do to warn the beachgoers? -How did the lighthouse, the bird, and the beach become friends?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: The Fort
The Fort of Wishes
Two friends build a fort using chairs and pillows, only to discover a magical light that grants their wishes.
Talk about it 1. What did Max and Mia wish for? 2. Why did they build a fort? 3. What did the light in the fort say? 4. What happened after they made their wish? 5. Why did Max and Mia never sleep without building a fort?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: The Garden
The Great Vegetable Impersonation Picnic
Vegetables Peas, Beans, Tomato, Onion, Potato, and Melon have a picnic and pretend to be each other while eating each others' food.
Talk about it 1. Can you name all the vegetables in the story? 2. Why did the vegetables start pretending to be each other? 3. What do you think each vegetable brought to the picnic? 4. Would you like to have a picnic with your friends and pretend to be someone else while eating? 5. Why do you think they started calling themselves the Vegetable Impersonators?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: The Ocean
The Sandcastle Adventure
A crab named Carl and his ocean friends build the biggest sandcastle in the ocean, only to have it washed away by a big wave.
Talk about it 1. What was the crab's name in the story? 2. What did the crab and his friends build in the ocean? 3. What happened to the sandcastle at the end of the story? 4. Why did the characters still have fun even after their sandcastle was destroyed?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: The Plant
The Tiny Seed's Big Adventure
A tiny seed becomes the tallest and strongest plant in the garden through determination and a little help from a friendly shovel.
Talk about it 1. What did the seed want to be when it grew up? 2. How did the seed get washed away from its original spot? 3. What did the seed need to grow big and strong? 4. Who helped the seed get planted in the hole in the ground? 5. How did the seed become the tallest and strongest plant in the garden?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: The School
School Adventure: When Rooms Come to Life
Rooms in a school come to life and embark on a fun adventure together.
Talk about it -What rooms in the school came to life and why? -What kind of adventure did they go on? -What was the most exciting part of their adventure? -How did the different rooms work together during their adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: The Street
Max and the Chasing Fence
Max and his friend make peace with a fence and gate that were chasing him down the street after he took a flower.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max climb over the fence to pick the flower? 2. How did Max feel when he realized the gate and fence were following him? 3. What did Max and his friend do to make peace with the fence and gate? 4. What does the story teach us about friendship and taking care of nature?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: The Supermarket
Max the Meat-Loving Monster Learns to Love Fruits and Veggies
Max the meat-loving monster learns to enjoy fruits and veggies through playful misadventures at the grocery store.
Talk about it 1. What did Max think about fruits and vegetables before he met them at the grocery store? 2. Why did Max hide cereal under the bread and place an egg on top at the checkout? 3. How did Max feel about eating fruits and vegetables after trying them for the first time? 4. Why was it important for Max to have fun with friends? 5. How did this experience change Max's perspective on healthy food?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Three
The Adventure of the Joyful Unicorn: A Jungle Tale
A tiger, elephant, lion and frog embark on an adventure to find the rarest animal in the jungle, only to discover that spreading joy is what truly makes an animal special.
Talk about it - Who was Timmy's best friends? - What did the friends find at the end of the jungle? - What did they realize about the rarest animal? - How did the friends spread joy after their adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Too Many Sweets
The Belly Monster's Sweet Surprise
A little girl's love of sweets leads to a magical encounter with the Belly Monster, granting her wish for endless desserts.
Talk about it - What did Lily wish for? - What happened when the Belly Monster appeared? - How did the kids feel about the rain of sweets? - What did Lily learn from her experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Toys
R2Paint's Sky Adventure
A paint-loving robot named R2Paint joins forces with a colorful plane and goes on adventures while playing the drum.
Talk about it 1. How does R2Paint feel about the kite that he sees in the sky? 2. What does R2Paint use to decorate the plane? 3. Why did R2Paint bring his drum on his adventure? 4. What kind of adventures do R2Paint and the plane go on together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary AAA: Under
The Great Furniture Hide & Seek Adventure
A chair, desk, table and bed play a game of hide and seek and have a laugh discovering each other under a tree.
Talk about it 1. Why did Chair think he would be the one hiding? 2. Where did Desk, Table and Bed hide? 3. What did Chair do when he couldn't find his friends? 4. How did Chair finally find his friends? 5. How did they feel when they found each other?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Animal Coverings
The Skinned Creature's Transformation
A skinned creature becomes the star of a party by wearing costumes made of hair, spines, shells, feathers, scales, and fur.
Talk about it 1. What makes the skinned creature special? 2. Who helps the skinned creature create its costumes? 3. What was the hairiest creature's contribution to the party? 4. Can you describe the different costumes worn by the skinned creature? 5. How does the story show that it's okay to be different?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Animal Ears
The Big Round Ear's Adventure and New Friends
A big round ear goes on an adventure, finds a new home and becomes friends with a funny little mouse.
Talk about it 1. What was the main problem that the big round ear faced? 2. Who helped the big round ear find a new home? 3. What kind of house did the big round ear move into? 4. Who did the big round ear make friends with in the end? 5. What do you think the big round ear and the funny little mouse did together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Animal Sounds
Farm Folly: A Snore-Worthy Performance
A group of farm animals put on a musical performance, but it's ruined by a snoring cow.
Talk about it -What animals were featured in the farm show? -What was the main problem with the performance? -What happened at the end of the story? -What was your favorite part of the story and why?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Bananas Sometimes
The Spider and the Frowning Banana: A Smile-Filled Adventure
A spider and a frowning banana set out on an adventure, finding a pencil and making friends, always smiling and having fun.
Talk about it - Why was the banana feeling sad at the start of the story? - What did the spider do to help the banana? - How did the spider and the banana become friends? - Why do you think the banana family always made them smile when they talked on the phone? - What did the spider and the banana do on their adventures together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Carlos and His Teacher
Tim's Clean and Creative Adventure
A boy named Tim discovers that cleaning can be fun when he writes silly words and paints his room with bright colors.
Talk about it - What was Tim's initial feeling about cleaning? - How did Tim make cleaning fun? - What was the teacher's reaction to Tim's room? - What did Tim learn from this experience? - Can you think of a way to add creativity to something you don't like doing?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Go Animals Go
The Great Adventure of Tim, Penny and Friends
Friends Tim the Train, Penny the Plane and others embark on a grand adventure to visit their animal friends using various modes of transportation.
Talk about it - What were the different modes of transportation used in the story? - Who were the friends going on the adventure together? - Who greeted the friends when they reached their destination? - Why did the friends and animals agree that the best way to travel was together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: How Many Legs
The Adventure of the Missing Legs
Two animals with four legs each go on a journey to get their legs back after they were taken by a creature with eight legs.
Talk about it 1. What happened to the animals' legs at the beginning of the story? 2. Who took the animals' legs and why? 3. How did the animals get their legs back? 4. What did the creatures with eight legs want in return for the legs? 5. How many legs did the two animals have at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: I Love Art Class
The Messy Masterpiece: A Creative Tale of Love and Art
A class of kids learning to love their messy drawings and turn them into beautiful masterpieces.
Talk about it 1. What was the problem the student had with their drawing? 2. What did the student do to solve the problem? 3. How did the class react to the student's drawing? 4. Why do you think the student's drawing was so special? 5. Can you think of a time when you turned a mistake into something beautiful?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: I Love the Earth
Hilly the Hill's Adventure and the Lake Race
Hilly the Hill embarks on an adventure to stop a group of mischievous lakes causing earthquakes and floods, and solves the problem by organizing a splash race.
Talk about it 1. Why did Hilly set off on his journey to the river and beyond? 2. What problem was the Earth facing and how did Hilly help solve it? 3. What was Hilly's solution for stopping the mischievous lakes? 4. Who won the splash race and why was it surprising? 5. How did Hilly feel after he returned from his adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: I Read a Book
The Reading Adventure of Timmy and the Dog
Timmy finds his grandma to share his love of reading and brings his family together for a fun story time.
Talk about it 1. Who did Timmy first try to read to? 2. Who was Timmy's grandma doing when he found her? 3. What happened in the end that made everyone happy? 4. Why did Timmy's sister and brother come over to Grandma's house? 5. Who was the main character in the story Timmy read to Grandma?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: It Is School Time
Max's Math Adventure: A Lesson in the Importance of a Well-Rounded Education
Max's adventure in a world made of numbers teaches him the importance of all subjects, including music, reading, and recess, for a well-rounded education.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max not enjoy music, reading, and recess? 2. How did Max's science experiment impact his life? 3. What did Max learn about the importance of a well-rounded education? 4. How does this story show that all subjects are important for learning? 5. How do you think you would react if you found yourself in a world made of numbers?
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Story Habitats
Finny's Adventure in the Great Outdoors
A fish named Finny goes on an adventure and learns about different habitats, but gets into trouble in the hot desert before being rescued by friendly insects.
Talk about it 1. What did Finny set out to explore in the story? 2. Where did Finny go on his adventure? 3. What did Finny learn about different habitats from the insects he met? 4. What happened when Finny reached the desert? 5. How did the insects help Finny in the desert?
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