We have a 9 year old son (in 5th grade) that has ADD/ADHD, dysgraphia (he types “writes” and does not handwrite very often), sensory disorder, balance issues, dev delay, osteoporosis, TBA, asthma, and *many* other medical issues.
He has tons of difficulty identifying parts of speech on English tests. He has a very high IQ (not asp bergs), types over 80 wpm, “writes” detailed and extremely well thought out stories and assignments but can not identify a verb from an adjective ect.
We have been told he is one of the brightest kids in our school district but that he is failing English and might not qualify for the “gifted” placement in 6th grade. This is odd as he is very bright.
His teachers are confused as to why he always gets an A on writing assignments, reports, homework, ect but on every test that he is given during regular class he gets a D or an F on whenever he is asked to identify parts of speech. I should point out that on his ACT last year he more than past as well as the standardized tests that the school has given him.
My husband and I think that he “writes” so well because he reads and understands at a college level and is always reading and therefore he understands how to write. When he reads and “writes” he knows how to put it into words but we still do not understand why he can not seem to identify parts of speech…
Help, please.
Is there an LD that prevents: identifying parts of speech?
He was grade skipped on his 7th b-day. The school wanted him to move more than one grade but we only allowed one grade move ahead.
He gets instruction during class and “seems” to understand but when they give him class tests he fails. The school has not given him additional assistance, though I do have a few calls to the school that have yet to be returned…
He is very smart and when he fails these tests he dose not understand why he fails.
I purchased a few workbooks from the local teaching store and he continues to make mistakes.
I know there is an LD if you do not recognized math symbolizes but is there one for not being able to identify parts of speech?
Is there an LD that prevents: identifying parts of speech?
I’ve never heard of an LD that effects just recognition of the parts of speech but you may need to talk with a speech pathologist to make sure. I would figure it would have something to do with a language disorder if there is an LD that effects just this area. It could also be that he just needs more 1:1 instruction in this area.
((hugs))
Is there an LD that prevents: identifying parts of speech?
Hi DMS,
You wrote that he also has Dysgraphia and Balance issues, which I would equate with Spatial Working Memory difficulties. Where both our Visual and Auditory Working Memories have a Spatial side to them.
We rely on Spatial thinking to construct and deconstruct elements within our Visual and Auditory thinking. Which could directly relate to a difficulty with recognising ‘parts of speech’.
You write: “He has a very high IQ (not asp bergs), types over 80 wpm, “writes” detailed and extremely well thought out stories and assignments but can not identify a verb from an adjective ect.”
But, more importantly, does he use verbs and adjectives correctly when writing or speaking?
Geoff,
Has he been given direct instruction on parts of speech? Is someone working with him on this area?
It could be that because he reads and writes so well everyone just “assumes” he knows parts of speech and haven’t really taken the time to teach him the basics.
Did he skip a grade? Its unusual for a 9yo to be in 5th grade and if he skipped ahead he may have missed some instruction on parts of speech.
This is just some “outloud” thinking. :) It sounds like he is very smart.