Personal Narrative: Mr. Staple My Father

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Mr. Staple called Joey after his classmate's presentation in front of the classroom. Joey turned red and quickly looked at his partner. He then he remembered during lunch he had a bloody nose and had to go to the office. Joey was a shy boy who never really talked much he was tall and wore jeans like many other kids. He hated giving speeches and presentations. He always felt like he was going to break down because things might poorly, and he would end up getting a bad grade. He thought back to the day he was so nervous he didn't even recall what he was going to say in second grade. Joey quietly stood up and walked to Mr. Staple's desk and started protesting."Mr. Staple my partner isn't here because he had a bloody nose and had to go to the

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