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Vocabulary Story 867   Lincoln Saves the Union     Power Point version
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Vocabulary Story 867 Lincoln Saves the Union Power Point version

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Here are ten vocabulary words to make a story with with definitions. The challenge is to make a story with them. I provide my story ‘answer’ and a ‘translation’ paraphrase of it. The rationale is to learn to use the vocabulary words in context and learn their meaning. This story is about President Abraham Lincoln 16th US president, his humble origins and what he did.
Vocabulary Story 866  Hero Priest Of World War Two Germany    Power Point
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Vocabulary Story 866 Hero Priest Of World War Two Germany Power Point

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Here is a story made from ten vocabulary words. I give a list of the ten words with definitions. I provide my story with a paraphrase into simpler words. I also give an illustration. The story is true about a priest in Nazi Germany. This priest has been beatified by the Church, a step to being made a saint. If you would, buy and review this story to encourage more and better stories.
Vocabulary Story 865     A Wife is Neglected    Power Point Version
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Vocabulary Story 865 A Wife is Neglected Power Point Version

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Here is a story using ten words from a high school vocabulary list. I give you the words and a short definition for each. You try to make a story. You then see my story and a paraphrase of it. I also give a illustration. The purpose of this is to see the vocabulary use in context and simpler words in a paraphrase story. This is a Power Point presentation.
Vocabulary Story 863   Nuclear Shelters   Power Point Version
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Vocabulary Story 863 Nuclear Shelters Power Point Version

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Here is a story about the nuclear shelter system in New York City. You are given ten words to write your story. You see how I wrote the story. I provide a paraphrase of the story and an illustration. The purpose of this exercise is to use vocabulary words in a story creatively.
Vocabulary Story 860  Splendor on 5th Avenue New York
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Vocabulary Story 860 Splendor on 5th Avenue New York

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1 Vocabulary Story 860 Splendor on 5th Avenue New York . Many rich New York families boasted noble lineages. One was Rockefeller, a paradigm amongst them, living in ostentatious splendor on 5th avenue. There was a nomenclature of euphemisms to provide acceptable terms to describe his unpleasant hoarding and greed. His staff had fidelity to him, covering up for his calumny and wrong doing. Even though they were the antipodal of him, living in penury and modesty in comparison to him. . 2 Vocabulary Story 860 Splendor on 5th Avenue New York . Many rich New York families boasted noble ancestries. One was Rockefeller, a perfect example amongst them, living in showy splendor on 5th avenue. There was a set of replacement words to provide acceptable terms to describe his unpleasant hoarding and greed. His staff had loyalty to him, covering up for his lies and wrong doing. Even though they were the opposite of him, living in poverty and modesty in comparison to him.
Vocabulary Story 859  Sports Cars in the 1960's
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Vocabulary Story 859 Sports Cars in the 1960's

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1 Vocabulary Story 859 Sports Cars in the 1960’s . Sports cars were in vogue in the 1960’s. They had staunch supporters of their wanton speed and power. Coy young people trespassed on the psyches of the drivers, nullifying all rules of logic and safety. There were presentiments of accidents. Jaundiced adults fought against fast cars. All this fell into decadence with the oil shortages and fuel efficient car movement. . . . 2 Vocabulary Story 859 Sports Cars in the 1960’s . Sports cars were in fashion in the 1960’s. They had loyal supporters of their uncalled for speed and power. Shy young people invaded on the persona’s of the drivers, canceling all rules of logic and safety. There were fears of accidents. Envious prejudging adults fought against fast cars. All this fell by the wayside with the oil shortages and fuel efficient car movement. . .
Vocabulary Story 858  Upstairs Downstairs in New York City
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Vocabulary Story 858 Upstairs Downstairs in New York City

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1 Vocabulary Story 858 Upstairs Downstairs in New York City . Upper class New Yorkers in the gilded age had temerity and shrewd acquisitiveness. It alienated them from the public. It was an affliction. Carnegie was called a scrupulous curmudgeon. They lived set apart in mansions on 5th avenue. However, with people of commensurate status there was harmony. They also developed a type of family group in people doing menial jobs for them like cooks and servants - a type of Upstairs Downstairs. . . 2 Vocabulary Story 858 Upstairs Downstairs in New York City . Upper class New Yorkers in the gilded age had boldness and clever greed. It estranged them from the public. It was a problem. Carnegie was called an abusive bad tempered man. They lived set apart in mansions on 5th avenue. However, with people of equal status there was community. They also developed a type of family group in people doing lowly jobs for them like cooks and servants - a type of Upstairs Downstairs. .