Eating at a restaurant. Playing on your phone. Going to school. Worrying about grades. Being bored. Day dreaming. Trying to forget a bad week. And a little lie here and there. Sounds rather typical - but then again, the everyday can take unexpected turns.In this collection of short stories things are not always as they seem. Going to school has a different perspective. Events of today may not be as different as events of the past. A winter storm is more than a winter storm. A house in the countryside is not as idyllic as once thought. A legend is more than folklore. The exciting becomes the upsetting. And more! nicht alltägliche Geschichten is a collection of short stories. They can be read for enjoyment or be utilized in the classroom.In the classroom, these stories can be used not only as the focus of a lesson, but they can also be used to complement and expand existing readings, FVR/SSR libraries and a variety of additional activities. These stories are flexible and adaptable and can be implemented at various levels of instruction. The stories are also written to help elicit reactions and responses. In addition, certain stories and/or the setting of some stories allow for the incorporation of historical and cultural elements. Teacher's Guide & Activities available at: eric-richards.com