Shannon Nichols feels that she is a strong writer although that is not perceived by the people who grade her proficiency tests. Nichols feels as though these test are not the most encouraging because the proficiency test dictates whether you graduate or not and the people grading do not tell her what she does wrong. The text says “I stopped taking english seriously… i wish i knew why i failed that test, because then i might of written what was expected.” Shannon was a great writer, she got all A’s in her writing classes and all her teachers viewed her as a lovely writer. She took the proficiency test and was shocked to see that she failed, this was discouraging to Shannon but the next year she worked hard on studying for this test. She took the test fir a second time and failed again, after the second time of failure she decided to let go of english. She did not do well on her AP test and was placed in a general english class in college. If I was Shannons teacher I would tell her to not let this specific test belittle her. I would tell her that she should know what she is capable of and she should not let that go.
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I completely agree with the perspective that Shannon should not let the proficiency tests diminish her confidence. The tests fail to account for her true writing skills and potential, as evidenced by her excellent grades and positive feedback from teachers. Her struggles with the test are not a reflection of her abilities but rather an issue with the test’s format or grading. Encouraging Shannon to remain confident and continue her craft is crucial. Her talent and dedication are apparent, and she needs to recognize her value beyond these tests.