Mcdougal Literature Interactive Reader Grade 7 - Holt

“Of course I’m real,” she snapped. “I’ve been stuck between the walls for thirty years because of a time-rift. It happened when the building was built. Every time I try to leave, I end up back in 1994. But you—you wrote in chalk . Chalk is made of calcium carbonate. It disrupts temporal energy.”

Eleanor’s face softened. “Because I was scared. I’ve been alone for three decades, Leo. I forgot what my own voice sounded like. I started with whispers because I wasn’t sure anyone was listening.” Holt Mcdougal Literature Interactive Reader Grade 7

The silver light began to flicker.

She sighed dramatically. “The chalk broke the loop. For five minutes. So hurry—ask me something important.” “Of course I’m real,” she snapped

I already had the chalk ready. 1. Summarize: Write one sentence that captures the main conflict of this story. Every time I try to leave, I end up back in 1994