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Restate → What project did Jamal and Maya make for the science fair?
The project Jamal and Maya made for the science fair was…
What kind of model did Jamal and Maya build?
A volcano model.
Find a line that shows Jamal cared about details.
“This has to be perfect,” he muttered. “If the paint isn’t just right, the judges won’t even look at it.”
The reason Jamal was focused on painting the volcano was he wanted the volcano to look perfect for the judges. In the text it says “This has to be perfect,” he muttered. “If the paint isn’t just right, the judges won’t even look at it.”
This shows Jamal focused on every detail of the painting, proving he believed the appearance was very important to the judges.
Alex practiced free throws every day. On game day, he finally scored the winning basket.
👉 What is the theme?
Hard work pays off.
Restate → Why was Jamal focused on painting the volcano?
The reason Jamal was focused on painting the volcano was…
Why did Jamal want the volcano to look perfect?
He thought the judges wouldn’t look at it if it wasn’t perfect.
Find a line that shows Maya wanted the experiment to work.
“I’d rather spend more time making sure the baking soda and vinegar actually explode…”
Maya’s main priority during the project was more about the volcano working properly than how it looked. In the text it says “I’d rather spend more time making sure the baking soda and vinegar actually explode than painting rocks for an hour.”
This shows that Maya valued function over appearance, proving she wanted the experiment to succeed even if it didn’t look perfect.
Sofia helped a new student find her classes and invited her to sit at lunch.
👉 What is the theme?
Kindness and friendship matter.
Restate → What was Maya’s main priority during the project?
Maya’s main priority during the project was…
What did Maya focus on while preparing the project?
Testing the eruption with baking soda and vinegar.
Find a line that shows Jamal stayed after school to improve the volcano.
“Later that afternoon, Jamal stayed after school, carefully painting each cardboard ‘rock’…”
Jamal added to the sucess of the project because Jamal contributed careful design and artistic details to the project. In the text it says “Later that afternoon, Jamal stayed after school, carefully painting each cardboard ‘rock’ with gray and brown streaks.”
This proves Jamal worked hard to make the volcano look realistic, showing that his contribution was the project’s neatness and design.
Marcus worked hard on a group project, but his teammates didn’t help. He talked to the teacher and learned the value of speaking up.
👉 What is the theme?
Speak up for yourself / Taking responsibility is important.
Restate → How did Jamal and Maya work together to make their project successful?
Jamal and Maya worked together to make their project successful by…
What did Maya say after the science fair ended?
“See? Your art and my experiments—we make a pretty good team.”
Find a line that shows Maya was confident about the eruption.
“Maya confidently poured the vinegar into the volcano, and the red foam bubbled out perfectly.”
Maya’s efforts balanced Jamal’s and helped them succeed as a team because Maya’s testing ensured the volcano functioned correctly. In the text it says “Maya confidently poured the vinegar into the volcano, and the red foam bubbled out perfectly.”
This shows that Maya’s experiments worked, proving that her careful testing combined with Jamal’s art made the project a success.
Two friends auditioned for the same solo. One got it, the other didn’t, but they still supported each other.
👉 What is the theme?
True friends support each other.