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Story elements: The Science Fair
Read the passage. Then answer the questions.
The Science Fair
Marco had worked on his volcano for two weeks. He shaped it from clay, painted it brown, and practiced the eruption in his kitchen. The school science fair was on Friday.
On Friday morning, Marco set up his table in the gym. Then he opened his bag and froze. He had packed the vinegar, but the box of baking soda was still on the kitchen counter at home.
Marco's friend Priya had an idea. “The cafeteria keeps baking soda for cooking,” she said. They asked Ms. Ortiz, the cook, who gave them a cup. When the judges came by, Marco poured in the vinegar. Red foam bubbled down the sides of the volcano, and the judges clapped.
- Where does most of the story take place?at Marco's housein the school gymat the park
- What was Marco's problem?He forgot the baking soda.His volcano broke.He was late.
- How was the problem solved?Marco went home.Priya and the cook helped him get baking soda.The judges skipped his table.
- Who are the characters in this story?
- How do you think Marco felt when he opened his bag? Why?