Phrasing

I worked with a group of older boys to improve vocabulary. I read a story with great enthusiasm, and I used facial expressions and my hands to better illustrate new words. I got so into the story that my arm caught my necklace and snapped it in half. The plastic balls that adorned the necklace broke in half and rolled across the floor.

Without thinking, I yelled, "Oh no, my balls broke! My balls are rolling away!"

I gathered the broken pieces and then noticed the boys laughing. Pretty hard.

I turned red, cleared my throat, and continued reading like nothing had happened.

Un-ball-lievable.