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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 G: Pedros Burro
Jerry the Jug: The Well Water Win
A jug named Jerry challenges a burro to a race for the well water and becomes a hero in the village after sharing the water with the villagers.
Talk about it - What was the problem in the village at the beginning of the story? - Who challenged Benny to a race? - Why did Jerry trip Benny? - How did the villagers react to Jerry winning the race? - What lesson did Benny learn from the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Penny the Rude Penguin
The Bumpy Adventure on the Slide and Spinny Thing
She got a bump on her head from playing too hard on the slide and spun, but laughed it off with her friend.
Talk about it - What happened to She when she was playing on the slide? - How did She feel when she got a bump on her head? - How did her friend react when She bumped into them? - Why did She and her friend laugh about the situation? - Can you think of a time you had a similar experience?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Places People Live1
Stick's Sky-High Adventure
A stick floats above the ground to live in a cave and see the beauty of the sky.
Talk about it 1. Why did the stick want to move from the ground? 2. How did the stick and the grass make it possible for the stick to float above the ground? 3. What did the stick see and experience living in his cave above the ground? 4. Why did the stick go back down to visit his friends on the ground?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Rock Hunting
The Counter's Rock Adventure
A counter goes on a journey to find the best rock for its surface and ultimately chooses granite for its strength and durability.
Talk about it 1. Why did the counter go on an adventure? 2. What did the limestone say about itself? 3. What was the final decision of the counter? 4. How do you think the counter felt about its new surface? 5. What would have happened if the counter chose the limestone instead of the granite?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Signs Are Everywhere
Goatee and Billy's Sign Adventure
Two silly goats learn the importance of paying attention to warnings through a dangerous adventure on a sign.
Talk about it 1. What was the warning on the sign about? 2. Why did Goatee and Billy ignore the warning? 3. What happened when they continued to play on the sign? 4. Who taught Goatee and Billy about the importance of warnings? 5. How did Goatee and Billy change after their adventure on the sign?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Chase
Goose Outsmarts Rabbits in the Meadow Chase
A silly goose escapes from mischievous rabbits by using sticks to shore up a hill in the meadow.
Talk about it 1. Why did the goose want to escape from the shore? 2. How did the goose finally reach safety in the meadow? 3. What did the rabbits learn from chasing the goose? 4. What would you have done if you were the goose? 5. What do you think happened to the rabbits after they fell into the ditch?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Food We Eat1
Moo's Delicious Adventure: The Search for Bagels with Cheese
Moo goes on an adventure to find bagels with cheese and becomes the food expert of the farm.
Talk about it 1. What did Moo want to find out about food? 2. Who did Moo ask about bagels with cheese? 3. Where did Moo finally find out where bagels with cheese come from? 4. What did Moo become known as on the farm after his adventure? 5. Why did Moo go on an adventure in the first place?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Legend of Nian
Danny the Dragon's New Year Scare
Danny the dragon found a creative way to scare people during Chinese New Year celebrations by sneaking up on them while they were setting off firecrackers.
Talk about it 1. Why did Danny the dragon feel discouraged at first? 2. What did Danny do to try and scare people during Chinese New Year? 3. How did people react when Danny scared them? 4. Why was Danny famous after Chinese New Year?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: The Little Red Hen
Will's Fresh Flour Adventure
Will, the busy flour mill, plants and harvests wheat to make the freshest flour and becomes popular for his delicious baked treats.
Talk about it 1) What was Will's idea for making the freshest flour? 2) How did Will harvest the wheat? 3) What was the result of Will's idea? 4) Was Will always busy with something? If so, what? 5) What made Will's baked treats so special?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: This Is a Bird
The Flying Feast Adventure of the Hummingbird and Friends
A group of birds work together to fly and have a feast, learning the importance of teamwork.
Talk about it 1. Why did the hummingbird invite its friends to have a feast? 2. What was the problem they faced when they arrived at the feast? 3. How did they solve this problem? 4. What did they learn from their experience of flying in a chain? 5. Why was the pelican's beak important in the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Time of Day
Timmy's Big Adventure: A Show to Remember!
Timmy has an exciting day filled with school, a show, and a good night's sleep.
Talk about it 1. What subject did Timmy have at school? 2. What time was Timmy's show? 3. How did Timmy feel after his show? 4. What did Timmy do after the show? 5. Why did Timmy go to bed early?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Troll Bridge
The Grumpy Troll and the Billy Goat's Adventure
A billy goat helps fix a grumpy troll's home and they become friends.
Talk about it 1. What did the billy goat offer to do for the troll? 2. Why did the billy goat visit the troll every now and then? 3. How did the troll change after he met the billy goat? 4. Why was the goat surprised when he heard a snort? 5. How did the troll show gratitude to the goat?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: What in the World Is That
Bill the Flying Platypus
Bill the Platypus transforms into a bird with feathers and claws after finding a feather and putting it on his bill.
Talk about it - What did Bill the Platypus find while searching for food? - How did Bill change after putting the feather on his bill? - What was the reaction of the other animals in the forest to Bill's transformation? - Why was Bill known as the flying platypus? - What do you think Bill's life was like after his transformation?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Whose Eggs Are These1
The Adventures of Spinner and Butter: Heroes of the Forest
Spinner the spider and Butter the butterfly use their unique abilities and teamwork to help others in need in the forest.
Talk about it - Why was Butter grateful to Spinner? - How did Spinner and Butter help the tadpoles cross the pond safely? - What did Spinner and Butter become known as in the forest? - What can we learn from the teamwork of Spinner and Butter?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Why Do Leaves Change Color
Timmy the Tree Learns the Power of Change
A tree named Timmy realizes the beauty and significance of changing leaves in fall, becoming proud of its role in the cycle of life.
Talk about it 1. What was Timmy worried about before he had his realization? 2. Why was Timmy proud after his realization? 3. What is the cycle of life that Timmy became a part of? 4. What is the message of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary G: Wiggly Worms
Slipper's Slimy Tunnel Adventure
Two snails named Slipper explore a slimy tunnel and have a fun adventure together.
Talk about it - What do you think the tunnel was used for? - Why do you think the walls of the tunnel were slimy? - How did the two snails feel when they found each other in the tunnel? - What lessons can kids learn from the story of Slipper's Slimy Tunnel Adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: A Desert Counting Book
Javi the Javelina and the Hummingbirds' Home
A kind javelina uses an empty can to make tiny homes for a group of hummingbirds who had lost theirs in the Arizona desert.
Talk about it 1. Why did Javi decide to help the hummingbirds? 2. What did Javi use to make homes for the hummingbirds? 3. How did the hummingbirds show their gratitude to Javi? 4. Why did Javi and the hummingbirds become friends? 5. How did Javi and the hummingbirds spend their nights in the desert?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: Animals Animals
The Great Animal Party Caper
A group of animals throw a party, but their food keeps disappearing until they discover a sneaky fox and come up with a plan to catch him.
Talk about it 1. Who threw the party in the story? 2. Who was caught stealing food at the party? 3. What was the plan to catch the thief? 4. How did the animals feel at the end of the story? 5. Would you have liked to attend the animal party? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: At a Touch Tank
The Starfish Adventure: A Tale of Tentacles and Tents
The Starfish Adventure" is a story about a group of starfish who go on an adventure to live on land, but with the help of some friendly kids, they make a tent their new home and live happily ever after.
Talk about it 1. Why did the starfish want to leave the ocean and explore the land? 2. How did the kids help the starfish on the beach? 3. What did the starfish do in their new home in the tent? 4. How did the starfish feel about their new life on land? 5. What lesson can we learn from the starfish's adventure?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: Blackbeard the Pirate
The Skeleton Pirate's Real Treasure
A skeleton pirate named Rob sets sail to find a real treasure and realizes he is the true riches.
Talk about it 1. Why did Rob set sail on his quest? 2. What did Rob find in the chest? 3. How did Rob feel when he discovered the pile of bones in the chest? 4. What did Rob realize about himself? 5. What made Rob happy at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: Brother Messy Brother Neat
Tim's Promise to Keep Things Neat
A boy learns the importance of having fun with friends over always keeping his room neat and organized.
Talk about it 1. Why did Tim promise to keep his room neat and organized? 2. How did Tim feel when his friends didn't follow his rules for keeping things neat? 3. What did Tim learn about breaking his own rules? 4. Why is it important to have fun with friends? 5. Would you make a similar promise to always keep your room neat? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: Butterfly Cafe
The Nectar Garden Adventure
A monarch butterfly and a customer become friends while planting a garden of milkweed plants in a soil mixture of nectar and milk.
Talk about it 1. What did the customer say was the secret to make the soil perfect for the plants? 2. Why did the monarch become friends with the customer? 3. What is the name of the garden where the monarch and the customer lived? 4. What was the name of the butterfly in the story? 5. What was the result of adding a drop of milk to the soil?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: Dr Kings Memorial
Max's Memorial March Fair
Max brought excitement and joy to a monotonous town by suggesting they have a fair during their annual march to the memorial.
Talk about it 1. What was the town like before Max suggested the fair? 2. Why were the townspeople skeptical at first? 3. How did the town change after the fair? 4. Why do you think Max is remembered as a hero in the town? 5. What can we learn from Max's creative idea?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: Friends Around the World
The Ketchup Bottle's World Tour: A Barbecued Kangaroo Love Story
A ketchup bottle goes on a world tour and finds happiness with barbecued kangaroo in Australia.
Talk about it 1. Which country did the ketchup bottle like the best? 2. Why did the ketchup bottle leave Russia and go back to Australia? 3. What did the ketchup bottle like to eat in Australia? 4. Why was the ketchup bottle unhappy in Tanzania and South Korea? 5. How did the ketchup bottle feel when it finally found its perfect match in Australia?
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