So, I took the Written Proficiency Test again. Took me two hours this time, instead of one. But, I think the essays were quite a bit better for it. Still awaiting results.
In other news, I started my long-term subbing in a bilingual first grade. Only one day in, and then Spring Break came. In that one day, I had to write a letter home to a couple of the girls' parents. They had tied their scarves together at recess and got trapped. The recess teachers ended up needing to cut the scarves apart to free the girls. So, as I'm writing this letter home, I'm freaking out. This is the first time I've ever had to write for a real purpose - to people who don't know that I'm still learning Spanish - and to people who, I'm assuming, expect me to be proficient. Yikes. I have little confidence in myself with this!
And now that I've planned for the week ahead - a full week of teaching - I'm freaking out again. I had to write a little "how to" story as a model for the kids, and I'm second guessing every other word I wrote.
I hope this is just a phase and that I gain confidence soon.
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