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Stories for the classroom
Short narratives that put vocabulary into a scene a learner can follow. 7,463 on the shelf, each with a discussion question.
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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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Story Habitats
Leo the Lion's Adventure: Saving the Jungle
A lion goes on an adventure, trying different foods and eventually solves a problem in the jungle by planting trees.
Talk about it - What did Leo want to try for dinner? - Why did Leo go to the forest? - How did Leo help save the jungle? - What was Leo's adventure about? - What did Leo become known as in the end?
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Story beak, claws, feathers and 7 more
The Adventures of Finny: The Feathery Fishy-Bird with a Twist!
Finny, a half-bird half-fish creature with unique features like feathers, paws, a tail, wings, a beak, scales, whiskers, claws, fins, and fur, becomes king of the forest by entertaining animals with his funny and creative adventures.
Talk about it - What features does Finny have that make him special? - How do the animals react when they first see Finny? - What magic does Finny show the animals? - How does Finny become king of the forest?
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Story beak, claws, feathers and 17 more
Paws the Imposter
Paws the creature with scales, claws, beak, feathers, fur, and fin, pretends to be different animals to entertain and make others laugh.
Talk about it 1. What was Paws' trick on the other animals? 2. How did the other animals react to Paws' antics? 3. Can you think of other animals that Paws could have pretended to be? 4. Why do you think Paws enjoyed pretending to be different animals? 5. Do you think Paws' friends liked the new game? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: It Is Spring
The Worm and the Flower: A Winter Adventure
A worm finds safety from a bird in a flower for the winter and has a memorable adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did the worm do when he saw the leaves falling from the tree? 2. Why did the bird want to catch the worm? 3. How did the flower protect the worm? 4. How did the worm feel in spring when the flower opened again? 5. Do you think the worm would have been safe without the flower? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Maria and Her Teacher
The Playful Paint Party
Friends Addy, Paint, Talk, Play, Write, and Read have a playdate filled with humor and creativity.
Talk about it 1. What did each friend bring to the playdate? 2. What happened when Talk started to tell a joke? 3. How did they turn paint into a silly face on a toy? 4. What did Write do during the playdate? 5. Who read a funny story and what was it about?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Near and Far Away
The Owl's Trick on the Wolf and Lion
An owl tricks a wolf and a lion into helping him find his way home, but in reality, he knew where he lived all along.
Talk about it 1. What did the owl do to trick the wolf and lion? 2. How did the wolf and lion feel when they realized they had been tricked? 3. What happened at the end of the story? 4. Do you think it was right for the owl to trick the wolf and lion? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: On the Farm
The Silly Goat's Mud-House Adventure
A silly goat builds a mud-house that slides into a pond, becoming known as the "Mud-house builder" on the farm.
Talk about it 1. Why did the goat build a house out of mud and hay? 2. What happened to the goat's house when it was finished? 3. How did the farmer react when he saw the goat in the pond? 4. Why is the goat now known as the "Mud-house builder"?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Our Show
The Trio's Talent Show Adventure
Three best friends put on a talent show filled with act, dance, sing, bow juggling and fun.
Talk about it 1. What were Jack, Jill, and Spot's talents in the story? 2. What did the townspeople think about the show? 3. Why do you think the friends decided to put on a show together? 4. What did the friends learn from putting on a show together? 5. What would you like to be if you were in a talent show?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Paint It Purple
The Adventure of the Purple Shoes
The magical purple shoes paint the park with a hose, turning it into the "Purple Playground.
Talk about it 1. Why did the shoes want to paint the fence? 2. How did they use the water hose to paint? 3. How did the park keeper react to the mess? 4. What happened to the park after it was painted purple? 5. What do you think would have happened if the shoes had used brushes instead of the hose?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Playful Puppy
The Little Friends' Ball Adventure
A little frog, turtle, mouse, and puppy team up to play with a ball, overcoming their size limitations with laughter and creativity.
Talk about it 1. How did the little friends get to play with the ball? 2. What did they do when they couldn't reach the ball? 3. How did they feel while they were playing? 4. Why is it important to never let size stop you from doing what you love?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Pond Life
The Pond Party Race: A Turtle, Snail, Beaver and Duck Adventure.
Turbo the turtle, Slimy the snail, and friends help the beaver build a dam, then celebrate with a party and race around the pond.
Talk about it 1. What is the name of the turtle in the story? 2. Who helped the beaver build the dam? 3. What did the animal friends do at the pond party? 4. Who won the race around the pond? 5. Why did the beaver build the dam?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Rain in the City
Claire the Cloud and the Sun's Rainy Adventure
Claire the Cloud enlists the Sun's help to make sure raindrops create puddles for kids to play in.
Talk about it 1. What was Claire the Cloud's problem? 2. Who did Claire go to for help? 3. What did the Sun do to help Claire? 4. What did the children do when it started to rain? 5. What did Claire do to make sure the kids had fun in the rain?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Taking Care of Chase
Max and His Love for Cleanliness
Max, a pet dog, learns to love getting washed and brushed after realizing it shows his owner's love for him.
Talk about it 1. Why did Max refuse to eat after getting dirty? 2. How did Max feel after getting washed and brushed? 3. Why did Max start to love getting washed and brushed? 4. What lesson did Max learn about his owner's love for him?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Taking the Bus
Lily and the Magic Bus Ride
Lily takes an unexpected magical ride to school after forgetting her bus fare.
Talk about it - Why did Lily end up taking the magic bus ride? - What would you have done if you were in Lily's place? - What lesson did Lily learn from this adventure? - How do you think the bus driver felt about giving Lily a ride for free? - What do you think would have happened if the magician didn't appear?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: The Hungry Goat
The Stinky Math Genius Goat
A goat named Stinky solves a difficult math problem with the help of a math hat made from the clothes he ate off a farmer's clothesline.
Talk about it 1. What was the goat's name? 2. What did Stinky eat to solve the math problem? 3. How did Stinky solve the difficult math problem? 4. What was the farmer doing when Stinky needed help? 5. Did Stinky become known as the smartest goat in the land?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: The New Forest Path
The Adventure of Chirpy and Buzz: A Forest Tale
Chirpy, a bird, helps Buzz, a bug, find the perfect flower in the forest which turns out to be a magical wish-granting flower.
Talk about it 1. Why did Chirpy help Buzz find a flower? 2. What was special about the flower that Buzz found? 3. How did Buzz's wish come true? 4. What did Chirpy and Buzz do after Buzz's wish came true? 5. How do you think Chirpy and Buzz felt after their adventure in the forest?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: The Picnic
The Picnic with a Twist: A Fun Food Adventure
A little girl turns her picnic food into a funny face and enjoys a unique and tasty meal.
Talk about it 1. What did the little girl pack for her picnic? 2. What happened when she reached the park? 3. How did the little girl turn her food into a fun meal? 4. What did the sandwich become in the story? 5. What did the little girl enjoy about her picnic?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Too Many Leaves
The Clever mouse and the big pile of leaves
A small brown mouse enlists the help of other mice to rake up a big pile of leaves in grandma's backyard.
Talk about it - What did the mouse do when it couldn't rake up all the leaves? - How did the mouse get help with raking the leaves? - Why did the mice follow the cheese trail? - How did they feel after they finished raking the leaves?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: Two Little Dicky Birds
Dilly the Brave: A Tale of a Silly Dicky Bird
A silly dicky bird named Dilly learns to fly and becomes known as the bravest in the land.
Talk about it 1. Why did Dilly want to learn how to fly? 2. How did Dilly feel when he couldn't fly back up the hill? 3. What made Dilly become known as the bravest dicky bird? 4. How do you think Dilly felt when he was reunited with his friends on the hill? 5. Have you ever tried something new and faced challenges? How did you feel?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary B: We Make Cookies
Squirrely's Surprise Cake: A Mischievous Adventure in the Baker's Kitchen
A squirrel mixes flour, sugar, butter, salt, egg and milk; creates a delicious cake that becomes famous.
Talk about it 1. How do you think Squirrely felt when he saw the mixture growing? 2. Why do you think the baker liked the cake so much? 3. If you were the baker, what would you have named the cake? 4. What do you think happened to Squirrely after the baker tasted the cake?
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