Leading Drama
1
Jameel went over his mental checklist before he left for school—backpack, notebook in aforementioned backpack, Mom’s car key? Check, check, and check, Jameel grinned as he climbed in the driver’s seat of his mom’s car.
2
Jameel was running late thanks to a few last-minute chores he’d offered to do. Taking on additional responsibilities around the house was difficult, but it earned him the keys to his mom’s car while she was on maternity leave, and driving himself was worth it! His junior year was off to a great start—and today was extra exciting because the new drama club student president, which Jameel hoped would be him, would be announced.
3
Mrs. Linden looked up when he came in and waved him to his seat, saying, “I’m thrilled our new drama club president made the time to join us!”
4
“Sorry, I have a newborn sister and I was helping my parents out with some—” Jameel sputtered as he scurried into the classroom, but he stopped when Mrs. Linden’s words registered. “Wait, did you just say that I’m club president?”
5
Mrs. Linden beamed at him. “I was just informing the class about the upcoming musical, which you—our brand-new president—will lead. I’m expecting great things from you!”
6
Jameel thanked Mrs. Linden as he swelled with pride and excitement.
7
A week later, Jameel stood in front of the drama club and called his first meeting to order. Holding his notebook up in the air, he said, “This year we are going to be performing The Lion Queen, and I went ahead and picked the best roles for everyone according to their talents.”
Which sentence from the text BEST supports the claim that Jameel is becoming more responsible?
A.
"I'm thrilled our new drama club president made the time to join us!"
B.
Students whispered and giggled, missed their cues, forgot their lines, and barely put in any acting effort at all, even when Jameel issued stern reminders.
C.
"Well, Jameel, you're always offering to get the groceries and help out, even when we don't ask you to."
D.
Two months later, Jameel stood on stage waving to the audience as they gave a standing ovation.