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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 H: Weird Bird Beaks
The Beaked Band's Musical Adventure
A group of birds with unique beaks form a musical band and boast about their abilities.
Talk about it - What is special about each bird's beak? - How did the birds use their beaks in the story? - Why did the birds form a musical band? - Who had the longest beak in the story and what could they do with it? - What did the other birds think of their abilities compared to the hornbill?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: What Lives in This Hole
The Wombat's Wild Tunnel Adventure
A Wombat's underground adventure leads him to new friends and a wild party.
Talk about it - Who were the main characters in the story? - What did Wally learn during his adventure in the tunnel? - How did Wally and his friends feel when they emerged from the tunnel? - Why do you think Wally decided to explore the tunnel? - Can you think of another adventure that Wally and his friends might go on together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary H: Wings Visit to Singapore
Title: "Timmy's Fish-Finding Adventure in Singspore
A boy named Timmy goes on a fish-finding adventure in Singspore after catching and releasing a mysterious fish while fishing with his dad.
Talk about it 1. What did Timmy catch on his fishing trip? 2. How did Timmy feel when the fish he caught jumped back into the water? 3. Why did Timmy decide to go on a fish-finding adventure? 4. What do you think Timmy learned about different kinds of fish in Singspore?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: A Monument for George
The Monument That Became President
The Washington Monument, tired of being unnoticed, runs for President and becomes the first monument to serve as leader of the United States.
Talk about it 1. What did the Washington Monument do to get attention? 2. Why did the other monuments laugh at the idea of the Washington Monument running for President? 3. How did the Washington Monument become the most famous monument of all? 4. Can you think of any other objects that could run for President?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: A Pocket Park for Tiny
The Castle Builders and the Generous Neighbors
A group of friends build a beautiful castle with the help of their generous neighbors and are granted a special building permit by the city hall.
Talk about it 1. What did the friends need to build their castle? 2. How did they get the materials to build it? 3. What was the city hall's reaction to the castle? 4. What happened to the friends after they built the castle? 5. What does the story teach us about helping others and working together?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: A Visit to the Zoo1
The Skinny Elephant Who Became A Hero
A skinny elephant learns to be a hero by freeing animals from a cage at a colorful animal market.
Talk about it 1. Why did the elephant feel skinny? 2. Who did the elephant ask for help? 3. What did the elephant do at the animal market? 4. How did the other animals react to the elephant's actions? 5. What was the elephant known as after freeing the animals?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: A Visit to the Zoo2
The Zebra's Coat Race Adventure
Zebras, wearing thick coats to pretend to be horses, race and win against horses with the help of a unicorn and become friends.
Talk about it 1. What did the zebras do to pretend to be horses? 2. How did the unicorn help the zebras in the race? 3. What happened at the end of the race? 4. Why did the zebras and horses become friends? 5. Can you name some of your favorite things to do with your friends?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: A Visit to the Zoo3
The Mane Attraction: A Jungle Adventure of Friendship
A lioness, ferret, and rhinoceros form an unlikely friendship and go on adventures in the Indian jungle after being taught the value of friendship by a mane-y flamingo.
Talk about it 1. How did the lioness, ferret, and rhinoceros become friends? 2. What did the flamingo teach the three friends? 3. What did the flamingo do to show her gratitude towards the three friends? 4. Why do you think it's important to be friends with all creatures in the jungle? 5. What kind of adventures do you think the lioness, ferret, and rhinoceros went on after their encounter with the flamingo?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Alistairs Night
Tick-Tock's Dangerous Game
A clock named Tick-Tock learns the importance of play and fun while on a dangerous adventure in the park.
Talk about it 1. Why did Tick-Tock run away from the wall? 2. What did the children teach Tick-Tock about playing games? 3. How did Tick-Tock change at the end of the story? 4. What was Tick-Tock's role in the games that the children played? 5. Why do you think it was important for Tick-Tock to have fun with the children?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Amazing Beaches
The Magic Gem Adventure of Craig and Friends
A group of crab friends discover a magic gem on the beach that transforms them into different creatures and go on an adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did Craig and his friends turn into when they touched the magic gem? 2. What happened when the tide started to come in? 3. What did Craig and his friends do to remember their adventure? 4. How did Craig and his friends feel about the magic gem?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Arthurs Bad News Day1
The Huge Bear's Cozy Adventure
A huge bear named Benny shares his new cozy blanket with other animals, bringing laughter and joy to the forest.
Talk about it 1. Why did Benny decide to play with his new blanket? 2. Who did Benny share his blanket with? 3. Why did the animals laugh when they saw Benny playing? 4. What lesson did Benny learn in the story? 5. How did Benny make the forest a happier place?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Arthurs Bad News Day2
The Tickle Diaper Adventure
Three silly babies learn to change their own diapers through a ticklish and humorous adventure.
Talk about it 1. Why did the babies use their diapers to tickle each other? 2. What happened when they tried to change their own diapers? 3. Why did they go to ask their mother for help? 4. How did they feel after they succeeded in changing their own diapers? 5. Do you think the babies will remember this adventure forever? Why or why not?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Bigger Than a Monster Truck Birds
Max the Minecart's Big Adventure
Max the Minecart learns that sometimes it's better to stick with what you know and love instead of trying something new, in a funny and creative story about his big adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did Max originally use to travel through the mine? 2. Why did Max decide to try using wheels instead of tracks? 3. What happened when Max started using the wheels? 4. What was the lesson that Max learned from his adventure? 5. How did Max solve the problem of being too big for the mine?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Building a Bridge
The Magic of the Under Table
A truck driver discovers a magical world under his workshop table after following the instructions written on a strange stone.
Talk about it 1. What did Tim find under the table? 2. What were the creatures like in the magical world? 3. How did Tim feel when he was in the magical world? 4. Why do you think Tim was instructed to turn the stone over once a year? 5. If you found a strange stone with writing on it, what would you do?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Childhood Stories of George Washington
Buck the Honest and the Tumbling Hatchet
A little buck named Buck uses his honesty to prevent the President from cutting down trees in the forest and ends up teaching the trees to dance.
Talk about it 1. Why did the President want to cut down the trees in the forest? 2. How did Buck try to stop the President from cutting down the trees? 3. What happened when Buck took the hatchet from the President? 4. How did Buck save the trees in the end? 5. Why do you think it's important to be honest, like Buck?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Discovering Dinosaurs
Fossil-Rex: The Amazing Dinosaur Discovery
A scientist discovers a unique dinosaur skeleton in a nest and displays it in a museum, becoming famous for his discovery.
Talk about it 1. What was the scientist's discovery? 2. Why was the scientist so excited about his discovery? 3. What was the name of the dinosaur skeleton the scientist found? 4. How did the scientist become famous? 5. What did the scientist do after discovering the dinosaur skeleton?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Extreme Insects
The Caterpillar's Magic Transformation
A caterpillar transforms poison into a butterfly, turning an enemy into a friend, using its special trait of turning negative things into positive.
Talk about it 1. Why did the caterpillar decide to protect his friends? 2. How did the caterpillar turn the poison into a butterfly? 3. What lesson did the caterpillar teach the enemy insect? 4. Do you think it's possible to turn our enemies into friends? How? 5. What special trait do you have that makes you unique and helps you solve problems?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Families
The Grandparent Prank War
A stepfather, stepbrother, niece, nephew, and stepsister play practical jokes on each other in a never-ending laugh war.
Talk about it 1. What did the stepfather pretend to be? 2. Who was the first to play a joke on the stepfather? 3. How did the stepchildren react when they found out the truth about the grandparent? 4. Why did the stepsister want to play a joke on the stepfather? 5. Who won the "Grandparent Prank War"?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Families1
The Diagramming Siblings and the Family Tree Adventure
A brother and sister learn about their family tree through a funny diagram adventure.
Talk about it 1. What did the brother like to do in the story? 2. Who asked to see the brother's diagram? 3. What was the diagram about? 4. Was the sister surprised by the diagram? Why or why not? 5. How did the siblings learn about their family members?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Fantastic Flying Machines
Jim the Champion Balloon Racer
A pilot named Jim wins a race in a hot-air balloon, surprising all his friends who fly various planes and aircraft.
Talk about it 1. What kind of planes and aircraft were racing in the story? 2. Who won the race in the end? 3. Why was Jim able to win the race even though he was flying a hot-air balloon? 4. How did the other racers react when they found out who won? 5. What do you think would happen if they had another race?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Fast and Faster
Chet the Cheetah and the Speedy Tortoise
A cheetah learns to have fun and make friends, despite not being the fastest animal, when he meets a speedy tortoise.
Talk about it 1. Why did Chet want to compare his speed to the new prey in town? 2. How did Chet feel when he found out the prey was a tortoise? 3. How did Chet and the Tortoise become friends? 4. Why did the Tortoise use a car to escape predators? 5. What did Chet realize about having fun?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Goldilocks and the Other Three Bears
The Adventure of Medium-Hot Porridge
A young boy named Timmy goes on an adventure with a dragon to return a stolen item and is rewarded with unlimited medium-hot porridge for life.
Talk about it - What was Timmy's favorite food? - Who did Timmy meet on his adventure? - Why did the dragon decide to help Timmy? - What did Timmy wish for as a reward? - What does the story teach us about helping others?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: Goldilocks and the Three Bears
The Porridge Adventure of Jack the Youngster
A young boy named Jack solves a fairy's puzzle hidden in his porridge bowl and becomes famous for solving her problems.
Talk about it 1. What was Jack eating when he heard a knock at the door? 2. Who did Jack find at the door? 3. What did the fairy ask Jack for help with? 4. How did Jack solve the fairy's problem? 5. Why did Jack become famous at the end of the story?
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Story RAZ Vocabulary I: How Glooskap Found Summer
Petunia and the Bloom of Friendship
Petunia learns the true meaning of leadership as she helps her flower friends find a place to bloom together.
Talk about it 1. What did Petunia want to do with the other flowers? 2. Why did the other flowers disappear while Petunia was counting? 3. What did Petunia learn about being a leader? 4. How did the other flowers make Petunia feel? 5. What happened in the end?
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