Get students engaged in reading and writing with story prompts that are a bit outside the boxOutside the Box is the latest Stories Without End book, a collection of science-fiction and fantasy stories without endings, leaving students to write their own, drawing on their own creativity. Even the most reluctant writer will find themselves sucked in with this deceptively simple method of getting students to write!Why sci-fi and fantasy? Thes...

Joey dreams a Tyrannosaurus Rex is outside his window waiting to eat him. What happens when he goes outside and finds out it's not a dream? What could go wrong with a dinosaur going to school? And how can Joey be sure he isn't dreaming? Read the story, then write your own ending!Inside find:Before You Read QuestionsThe Story (1493 Words / A2)After You Read QuestionsProject IdeasStories Without End Graded Readers are engagin...

Charlie is nervous about his first day at a new school. He was prepared for a lot, but not for his classmate to have an imaginary friend. How will Charlie handle the situation? Will he mock his new classmate or defend him against bullies? Read the story, then write your own ending!Sci-Fi Fantasy Readers, Junior are engaging stories graded to readability levels for primary school age children learning English as a second language. But they don't feel like your typic...

What what you do if your best friend had a body odor problem?Would you tell them directly, indirectly, have someone talk to them, or something else?What if your smelly friend was also your secret crush? Does it matter if it's a boy or a girl?Have you ever been in this situation before? Is good hygiene important to you?What Would You Do? by Taylor Sapp is more than just a collection of 81 tricky hypothetica...

Creative, intriguing short stories to make students think and wonder what if. . .Stories Without End engages students with literature through intriguing short stories that make them think and wonder. What if we could teleport anywhere in the world whenever we wanted to? Will robots ever replace human teachers? Why are some people optimists while others are pessimists? Where does our personality come from?Stories Without End engage...

You thought getting a job was hard? Imagine working at an employment agency and your client is a wizard? What about a woman who can talk to dogs? Or an imaginary creature that looks like a half-chicken, half-dragon? This story will make you laugh and also look at employability skills in a new light.Sci-Fi Fantasy Graded Readers for ELT are designed to bring science fiction and fantasy into the ESL or EFL classroom. These genres allow readers to grapple with serious...

In the world of "Rebirth", human cloning technology is well-developed. So when José's girlfriend gets into an accident, it's an easy decision to clone her and bring her back. But when it's time to clone himself, José discovers a secret about himself and his past. Now he has to make an important decision that could make his dreams come true or destroy his life forever.Sci-Fi Fantasy Graded Readers for ELT are designed to bring science fiction and fantasy into the ES...

A professor faces a new class of students and he's a little nervous. First, the class is happening on Mars. Second, there are Martians in the classroom! How can he teach someone so different in appearance and culture? Will the professor's anxiety about aliens prove to be justified?Sci-Fi Fantasy Graded Readers for ELT are designed to bring science fiction and fantasy into the ESL or EFL classroom. These genres allow readers to grapple with serious issues in a way t...

Some teachers don't mind if you nod off in their class. But in this classroom, a sleep demon will punish you for sleeping. On the other hand, his punishments might actually be blessings in disguise!Sci-Fi Fantasy Graded Readers for ELT are designed to bring science fiction and fantasy into the ESL or EFL classroom. These genres allow readers to grapple with serious issues in a way that promotes the use of the imagination.Inside find:Before You...

"Virtual Unreality" is a story about a world where everyone lives in pods and uses virtual reality technology to interact with others. In this world, students can visit a medieval castle in history class and teenagers can take a romantic walk on a beach. At the same time, no one knows what's real and what isn't. Is this world a utopia or a dystopia?Sci-Fi Fantasy Graded Readers for ELT are designed to bring science fiction and fantasy into the ESL or EFL classroom....

Sarah's new apartment comes with the very latest in smart-home technology. The temperature and lighting are controlled by an AI computer that can even chill a bottle of wine before she arrives home from work, put on her favorite shows in the evening, and order groceries. It's also her new therapist. How much would you want an computer to know about your life?Sci-Fi Fantasy Graded Readers for ELT are designed to bring science fiction and fantasy into the ESL or EFL ...

Police can read your mind and detect potential future crimes! The hero of this story is a member of the Thought Police, whose job it is to detect when people are thinking criminal or anti-social thoughts. But what happens when he commits a thought crime?Sci-Fi Fantasy Graded Readers for ELT are designed to bring science fiction and fantasy into the ESL or EFL classroom. These genres allow readers to grapple with serious issues in a way that promotes the use of the ...