The Yes-inator and the Jump Through Time
NARRATOR: The hallway of the local middle school buzzed with the electric energy of achievement. Students clustered in small circles, their voices rising in a cacophony of celebration. At the center of one such group stood CiCi, Aneesh, and Graham, three best friends who had turned their sixth-grade science project into a multi-million-dollar tech empire.
HOLDEN: (Sighing heavily) I can’t believe it. I’m happy for them, really, I am. But listening to Graham talk about his third vacation home while I’m still trying to figure out how to pass my pre-algebra quiz is exhausting. They’re acting like they’ve conquered the world, and I’m just... here.
NARRATOR: Holden looked down at his shoes—worn sneakers that certainly weren't the legendary 'Air Holdens' he often dreamed of. He adjusted his oversized North Carolina jersey, the bright blue fabric and the number twenty-three a stark contrast to his blonde hair and bright blue eyes. He felt a familiar itch for the extraordinary, a desire to be back in a time where his greatness was already established. Without a word to his friends, Holden slipped into the shadows of the library's restricted section, where his secret project lay hidden.
HOLDEN: (Whispering to himself) I need a reminder of who I really am. I need to see him again.
- Cacophony:
- A harsh, discordant mixture of loud sounds.
- Theoretical:
- Based on ideas or possibilities rather than practical experience or proven facts.
- Schematics:
- Technical drawings or diagrams that represent how a device or system works.
- Mogul:
- A very powerful or influential person, especially in business.
- Ozone:
- A gas with a sharp smell, often produced by electrical equipment or lightning.
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- 1Why does Holden feel disconnected from his friends CiCi, Aneesh, and Graham at the start of the play?
- 2What specific item does Holden dream of owning to establish his own 'legendary' status?
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About this reader's theater passage for 7th Grade
“The Yes-inator and the Jump Through Time” is a reader's theater reading passage about Ambition and Success, written for 7th Grade. It takes about 7 minutes to read (991 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.