Story Elements
What is the genre of this story?
The genre of this story is realistic fiction.
How did Beany and Kevin feel at the end of the story?
Kevin and Beany felt very proud.
Why is Beany disappointed in their science project?
Beany is disappointed because all the other students had fancy decorations for their science projects and they didn't.
What is the setting of this story?
The setting of this story is the school gym.
What science project did Nathaniel and Montrell make?
Why are Carol Ann and Stacey's crystals so small?
Carol Ann and Stacey's crystals are so small because they forgot to read the instructions and only started growing the crystals that morning.
What is realistic fiction?
Realistic fiction is a story that is made-up, but could really happen in our lives.
What is Beany and Kevin's Science Fair project?
Beany and Kevin's Science Fair project is about how things expand when they are heated.
Why did Beany recite the seven times tables?
Beany recited the seven times tables to keep herself from crying because she thought they lost.
Why is this story realistic fiction?
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What did Kevin tell Beany to do when she kept worrying about decorations?
He told Beany to chill and forget what other people were doing.
Why did Beany start to bite her fingernails?
Beany started to bite her nails because she was nervous when the judges arrived at her table.
What lesson does this story teach to the readers?
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How does Beany feel about their science project?
Beany thinks that they will not get a good grade.
Why did the judges choose Beany and Kevin's project as the winner?
The judges chose Beany and Kevin's project as the winner because it was an example of real science.