ERNESTO I had a big knot in the pit of my stomach as I approached Finn's desk. I could feel his gaze on me with every step I took down the row of desks.
How will I ever explain to him that, although he had given the class two weeks to write the poetry analysis essay, I still couldn't turn it in? I felt
nervous. The pounding of my heart matched my footsteps in a cadence I was sure the whole class could hear.
"Excuse me, Mr. Finn, I have something I need to talk to you about," I sputtered in almost a whisper. "I finished my poetry analysis, but I can't turn
it in today." I explained to Mr. Finn the long story about how I misplaced my textbook and research notes when my family moved from one
apartment to another. I told him I was sure I would find it in the next few days as we finish unpacking the moving boxes.
"Well, Martin, that certainly is a unique story. Let's see what we can work out," he said with a smile.
Revise the underlined sentence by choosing a sentence that shows more precise language.
The teacher likes it when the students turn their things in on time,
It made me feel uncomfortable talking to the teacher in front of everyone.
© Sweat beaded on my forehead and threatened to start flowing like a waterfall.
I was having a little bit of trouble putting together the information for the essay.
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