Question

overheard that conversation. partner reading the next day when the principal called me into his office i knew what it would be about. he looked uncomfortable and unhappy i decided i wasnt going to make it any easier for him, so i looked him straight in the eyes. he looked away and fidgeted with the papers on his desk. \martha,\ he said, \theres been a change in policy this year regarding the scholarship jacket. as you know, it has always been free.\ he cleared his throat and continued. \this year the board has decided to charge fifteen dollars, which still wont cover the complete cost of the jacket.\ i stared at him in shock, and a small sound of dismay escaped my throat. i hadnt expected this. he still avoided looking in my eyes. \so if you are unable to pay the fifteen dollars for the jacket it will be given to the next one in line.\ i didnt need to ask who that was. standing with all the dignity i could muster, i said, \ill speak to my grandfather about it, sir, and let you know tomorrow.\ i cried on the walk home from the bus stop. the dirt road was a quarter mile from the highway, so by the time i got home, my eyes were red and puffy. paragraphs 8 - 12 questions 4. find evidence: highlight two details that show how the principal is acting when he delivers the news. 5. write: what do these details reveal about the principal?

Explanation:

1. The details "He looked away and fidgeted with the papers on his desk" and "He still avoided looking in my eyes" show his discomfort when delivering the news.
2. These details reveal that the principal is uncomfortable and perhaps reluctant to deliver the news about the new policy regarding the scholarship - jacket. He seems to be avoiding eye - contact and is fidgety, indicating unease.

Answer:

1. "He looked away and fidgeted with the papers on his desk"; "He still avoided looking in my eyes"
2. The principal is uncomfortable and reluctant to deliver the news.