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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 Words in C
Crocky and the Clown's Colorful Adventure
Crocky the crocodile and a clown have a fun-filled adventure filled with games, crayons, cards, and a cloak, becoming famous throughout the swamp for their imaginative and colorful creations.
Talk about it 1. Who was Crocky and what was he looking for? 2. Why did Crocky follow the clown? 3. What was in the clown's bag? 4. What did Crocky and the clown do together? 5. What happened the next morning in the swamp? 6. How did Crocky and the clown become famous? 7. What did they use to bring joy to the creatures in the swamp? 8. How would you describe the relationship between Crocky and the clown? 9. What did you like best about the story? 10. If you could draw a picture with crayons, what would you draw?
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Story Words in D
The Musical Deer and the Quest for Water
Daphne the musical deer, Denny the dinosaur, Digger Dan the digger, and Duke the dog embark on a journey to find water in the dry forest and succeed with teamwork and determination.
Talk about it 1. Who is Daphne and what does she love to do? 2. Why was Denny digging in the forest? 3. Who joined Daphne and Denny on their quest for water? 4. How did Duke the dog react when he saw them digging in the forest? 5. What was the outcome of the quest for water? 6. Why was it important for Daphne, Denny, Digger Dan, and Duke to work together? 7. What did you learn from this story?
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Story D words 2
The Dance-Loving Dragonfly and the Magic Door
A dance-loving dragonfly and a toy doll embark on an adventure filled with new friends and a magical dance world beyond a mysterious door at the bottom of a pond.
Talk about it 1. Who is the main character in the story? 2. What is the name of the toy doll the dragonfly meets? 3. What do the dragonfly and the doll do together? 4. Who do they meet while playing in the pond? 5. What do they find beyond the door at the bottom of the pond? 6. What happens every day in the magical world they discover? 7. How does the story end for the dragonfly and the doll?
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Story Words in E
Ellie the Elephant's Epic Adventure
Ellie the elephant goes on an exciting adventure with the help of an eagle, an engine, and her own quick eye, to explore the world and make new friends.
Talk about it 1. What was Ellie the elephant's goal in her adventure? 2. What did Ellie do to help the engine in the field? 3. Who offered to give Ellie a ride during her adventure? 4. What did Ellie pack in her trunk for her journey? 5. What did Ellie learn from her adventure? 6. What was the name of the creature that helped Ellie in her adventure? 7. What did the engine do to thank Ellie for her help? 8. How did Ellie feel at the end of her adventure?
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Story Words in F
The Flying Frog and Farmer Fred: A Tale of Friendship and Adventure
The Flying Frog and Farmer Fred" is a story about a farmer who helps a frog learn to fly and they become the best of friends, going on exciting adventures together.
Talk about it 1. What did the farmer find on his farm that started the adventure? 2. What did the farmer use to help the frog fly? 3. Who did the farmer invite to the celebration after the frog learned to fly? 4. How did the farmer's friends feel after they saw the frog fly? 5. What did the farmer do to help his friends fly as well? 6. How did the farmer and the frog become friends? 7. What do you think the farmer and the frog's future adventures will be like?
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Story F words 2
Freddy the Flying Frog's Fruity Adventure
Freddy the frog uses his imagination and creativity to turn a fleece blanket, fruit, feather, and a fork into an exciting flying adventure in the forest.
Talk about it 1. What did Freddy do with the fleece blanket he found in the forest? 2. How did Freddy try to fly in the story? 3. What did Freddy's family think of his flying adventures? 4. What was the moral of the story? 5. How do you think you could be creative and imaginative like Freddy?
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Story Words in G
The Garden Goofs: A Fun-Filled Adventure with a Goose, Giraffe, Goat, Grandma, and Girl
The Garden Goofs" is a silly and heartwarming tale about a goose, giraffe, goat, grandma, girl, and grandpa who come together to have fun and bring joy to the garden.
Talk about it 1. Who was the main character in the story? 2. What did the goose and giraffe do together in the garden? 3. Who joined the goose and giraffe on their adventure? 4. What were the gloves used for in the story? 5. Who was the wise old grandpa in the story and what did he do? 6. What did the group of friends become known as in the garden? 7. How did the friends bring joy to the garden? 8. Can you think of another adventure that the Garden Goofs might go on together?
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Story G words 2
Lily and the Grazing Giraffe
A girl named Lily goes on an adventure in the woods, makes friends with a giraffe, and has a fun afternoon fishing with her grandfather.
Talk about it 1. What was Lily's pet, and what was its name? 2. What did Lily do when she met the giraffe in the woods? 3. Who did Lily spend the afternoon with while on her adventure? 4. Why did Lily visit the giraffe every week? 5. What was the girl's name and who did she live with?
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Story H words 1
The Adventures of Hammy the Hamster and the Superhero Squad
A hamster named Hammy teams up with a hippo, horse, and other animal friends to become a group of superheroes on a mission to spread happiness and fight boredom.
Talk about it 1. Who was Hammy and what was his dream? 2. What kind of adventure did Hammy go on with the hippo and horse? 3. Who else joined Hammy and the hippo on their quest? 4. How did they help the horse find its heart? 5. What was the most important lesson the story taught us? 6. Do you think you could be a superhero too? Why or why not? 7. If you could choose any animal to be your sidekick, what animal would you choose and why?
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Story H words 2
Timmy and the Hairbrush Hay Fort Adventure
A little boy named Timmy goes on a wild adventure with a princess in a hot air balloon, using a hairbrush to make a hay fort in the sky.
Talk about it 1. Who is Timmy and what does he find in his toy box? 2. How does Timmy get to ride in the hot air balloon? 3. What does the princess do for Timmy's hair? 4. What do Timmy and the princess do with the hay field they fly over? 5. How does the adventure end and what does Timmy do with his helicopter? 6. What was your favorite part of the story and why? 7. How do you think Timmy felt about the princess brushing his hair? 8. Do you think you would like to go on a similar adventure? Why or why not? 9. How did the helicopter play a role in the story? 10. What was the purpose of the hairbrush in the story?
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Story Words in I
The Winter Adventure of Buzzy and Iggy: A Tale of Ice and Icicles
Buzzy the insect and Iggy the iguana become friends and have a magical winter adventure filled with ice skating, ice cream, icicles, ivy, and fun.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. Where did Buzzy and Iggy go on their winter adventure? 3. What did they see in the frozen garden filled with ivy? 4. What did Buzzy and Iggy do at the end of the story? 5. What is your favorite part of the story? 6. Can you think of any other adventures Buzzy and Iggy might go on together? 7. What was the weather like in the story? 8. Why did Buzzy and Iggy become fast friends? 9. What do you think would have happened if Buzzy and Iggy had not gone on a winter adventure? 10. Can you imagine yourself going on a winter adventure like Buzzy and Iggy's? What would you like to see and do?
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Story J words
Jilly the Jellyfish's Jungle Adventure
Jilly the Jellyfish goes on a jungle treasure hunt and becomes the richest creature in the jungle with the help of a map and a jug of juice.
Talk about it 1. What did Jilly find when she put the jigsaw puzzle together? 2. Why did Jilly bring a jar of jam and a jug of juice on her adventure? 3. How did Jilly feel when she found the treasure chest? 4. Why was Jilly the richest creature in the jungle after her adventure? 5. What would you do if you were in Jilly's place and found the treasure?
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Story K words
The Adventures of Kang and Ko: The Kite, the Knife, the Kick, and the Key
Kang the kangaroo and Ko the koala go on a hilarious adventure to retrieve a kite from a tree and end up finding a key to a treasure box of sweets and toys.
Talk about it 1. What did Kang and Ko find in the locked box? 2. How did the key end up in the tree? 3. Why did Ko kick the tree? 4. Who was known as the brave and clever duo? 5. Why did Kang need Ko's help to retrieve his kite? 6. What did Kang and Ko do with the sweets and toys they found? 7. What was Kang's pet and what was its name? 8. What was Kang's favorite thing to do? 9. How did the story end for Kang and Ko? 10. What was the lesson that Kang and Ko learned in the story?
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Story L words 1
Lem, Lizzie, and the Lamp-Laughing Lemon Adventure
A mischievous lemon named Lem and his best friend, a curious lizard named Lizzie, team up with a lion, a lamb, a lamp, and a log to play pranks and have fun.
Talk about it 1. What was the mischievous lemon named? 2. What was Lizzie's surprise for Lem? 3. How did the lion react when Lem bumped into him? 4. Who became fast friends with Lem, Lizzie, and the lion? 5. What did the lamb say about Lem and Lizzie's pranks? 6. What did Lem and Lizzie spend many happy days doing? 7. Can you think of a different ending for this story? 8. How would you describe Lem's personality? 9. Why do you think the lion decided not to hurt Lem and Lizzie? 10. What lessons can children learn from this story?
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Story Words in L
Leo and Limmy's Limousine Adventure
Leo and Limmy have a wild and funny adventure in a limousine after a day filled with pranks and laughter.
Talk about it 1. Who is Leo in the story? 2. What did Leo do to make Limmy smile? 3. What was in the big box that the driver gave to Leo and Limmy? 4. What did Leo and Limmy do in the limousine? 5. Was Limmy always serious before this adventure? 6. What happened to Limmy after the adventure with Leo? 7. How did the story end? 8. What did you learn from this story about friendship and having fun?
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Story M words 1
Max the Brave Monkey: A Tale of Kindness and Delicious Milk
Max the monkey sets off on a quest to find the best milk in the jungle, overcomes his fears and becomes friends with the mouse family and a monster through acts of kindness.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max want to try the mouse family's milk? 2. What did Max offer the monster to show his bravery? 3. How did the monster react to Max's kindness? 4. What did Max think of the mouse family's milk? 5. How did Max and the mouse family become friends? 6. Why do you think the monster started crying? 7. How did the story end? 8. What lesson did Max learn in this story? 9. How did Max's bravery and kindness change the situation? 10. What would you have done if you were Max?
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Story Words in M
Morty the Moose and the Marvelous Mittens
A moose named Morty who loves riding motorcycles helps his friend the marble playing moth retrieve her lost marble, solidifying their friendship and leading to many future adventures.
Talk about it 1. What kind of animal was Morty in the story? 2. What did Morty do when he found the mittens? 3. Who was the mittens given to and why were they special? 4. What happened to Milly's marble and how did Morty help her? 5. How did Morty and Milly become friends? 6. Do you think Morty and Milly went on more adventures together? Why or why not? 7. Have you ever done something kind for a friend like Morty did for Milly? 8. What can you learn from Morty's actions in the story?
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Story N words 1
The Adventures of Sammy the Squirrel: A Nutty Night with the Nurse
Sammy the squirrel goes on a wild adventure filled with nutty surprises and a helpful nurse during a night of searching for his lost family.
Talk about it 1. Who is Sammy the Squirrel and what is he known for? 2. What happened when Sammy took a nap in the nest? 3. Why did the nurse take Sammy to her office? 4. What was the surprise when Sammy blew his nose? 5. How did the nurse help Sammy find his family? 6. What did Sammy learn from his adventure? 7. Can you think of another way the nurse could have helped Sammy find his family? 8. What would you do if you found a lost animal like Sammy?
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Story Words in O
The Octopus and the Otter's Onion Adventure
An octopus and an otter team up in the kitchen to cook an onion and have a comical adventure trying to turn off a stuck oven.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story and what are their names? 2. What did Octavius want to try doing for the first time? 3. How did Octavius and Otis meet? 4. What was the main problem that Octavius and Otis faced in the kitchen? 5. What did Octavius and Otis have to shout to turn off the oven? 6. How did Octavius and Otis feel at the end of the story? 7. What kind of adventures do you think Octavius and Otis will have next?
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Story P words 1
The Pizza Adventure of Peter, Patrick, Poppy, and Potato
Peter the pear, Patrick the pig, Poppy the puppy, and Potato the potato work together to create a beautiful garden and become the best of friends after a delicious pizza adventure.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story and what did they do? 2. Why was the potato angry at Peter, Patrick, and Poppy? 3. What did Peter suggest to solve the problem with the potato? 4. What did they plant in the garden and what happened to the seeds? 5. How did the story end and what happened to the four friends? 6. Who do you think learned the biggest lesson in the story and what was it? 7. What would you do if you were in the same situation as Peter, Patrick, Poppy, and Potato? 8. How did the story make you feel? 9. Do you think the friends will have more adventures together in the future? 10. If you could be one of the characters in the story, which one would you choose and why?
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Story Words in P
The Adventure of the Pirates, Penguin, and Friends: A Quest for the Pine Cone Treasure
The Adventure of the Pirates, Penguin, and Friends" is a story about a group of unlikely friends coming together to help a penguin retrieve his stolen pine cone treasure from mischievous piglets.
Talk about it 1. Who are the main characters in the story? 2. What was the penguin's problem? 3. Who offered to help the penguin retrieve his treasure? 4. Who came up with the idea of playing hide and seek to get the treasure back? 5. What happened in the end of the story? 6. How did the pirate, the penguin, and the piglets feel at the end of the story? 7. Do you think the penguin, the pirate, and the piglets will still be friends in the future? Why or why not? 8. What did you learn from the story about friendship and helping others? 9. If you were in the story, what would you have done to help the penguin get his treasure back? 10. Can you think of another story with a similar theme about friendship and helping others?
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Story Words in Q
The Queen and the Quacking Quilt
The Queen and the Quacking Quilt" is a heartwarming story about a duck who wants a quilt to keep warm and the queen who makes one for him, leading to their friendship.
Talk about it 1. What was the duck doing with all the quarters in the story? 2. Why did the duck need a quilt? 3. Who made the quilt for the duck? 4. How did the duck and the queen become friends? 5. Can you think of a time when someone was kind to you like the queen was to the duck?
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Story Words in R
The Great Forest Race and Roast Chicken Feast
A group of friends in a magical forest have a race to the other side and celebrate their teamwork with a roast chicken feast.
Talk about it 1. Who were the main characters in the story? 2. What was Rascal's idea? 3. Who won the race? 4. What did the friends find when they arrived at the other side of the forest? 5. Why did they have a roast chicken feast? 6. How did the friends work together during the race? 7. What lesson did the friends learn from their adventure? 8. Which character in the story do you like the most and why?
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Story S words 1
The Sock Squad Adventures: A Tale of Friendship and Fun in the Ocean
A group of ocean friends, including a sea horse, slug, shark, snake, snail, and sheep, form the Sock Squad and have exciting adventures while playing games with their collection of socks.
Talk about it 1. Who is Horsey in the story? 2. What did Horsey find washed up on the shore? 3. Who joined Horsey and his friends in playing catch with the sock? 4. What did they call themselves after they started playing with socks? 5. What was the most exciting part of the story for you? 6. Who was the catcher during their game of catch? 7. Why do you think the friends had so much fun playing with socks? 8. Do you think you would like to play games with socks like the Sock Squad did? Why or why not? 9. What do you think will happen in the next adventure of the Sock Squad? 10. Can you think of any other fun games that the Sock Squad could play with socks?
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