Conversation 1
1. How does the author feel about her writing abilities?
• In the beginning of “Proficiency” the author had mention how she had great confidence on her academic skills and a great writer. Until she took the Ohio’s standardized writing proficiency test and failed writing test twice, made Shannon second guess how proficient her writing skills were. Leaving her feeling doubtful.
2. How does the author feel about standardized tests?
• Shannon Nichols found the standardized test challenging.
3. Retell the author’s journey as a writer.
• Shannon enjoyed writing, was an A student in her classes. Her family, friends, and teacher enjoyed her writing also. Shannon even had her poem in TV once. When she failed the standardize writing proficiency test twice
4. If you were Mrs. Brown, the author’s English teacher, what would you say when the author asked: “How can I get A’s in all my English classes but fail the writing part of the proficiency test twice?”
• I would have told Shannon that she is a great write that’s why she is getting grade A’s in class. However, standardize test has detailed structure and it can be †he smallest reasons why points were taken out of her writing section of her proficiency test.
5. Has there been a time in your life when you doubted your abilities as a writer or in general? Explain.
• Yes, I have taken this ENG101 class more than twice, I believe it’s more because I haven’t been prioritizing writing with more thought and time to make m writing as efficient.
6. How do you feel about your writing abilities?
• I am confident that I can express myself in writing. But I am not as confident on my grammar or spelling if I am not using Microsoft Word or any spelling/grammar check. Or sticking to a certain format on how the writing should be designed to.
