Deeper reading requires that we respond in a more considered way to the narrative or informational text unfolding before us. Pose questions that extend beyond the literal, recall variety. First, ask questions that demand inferential thinking. Second, at the applied level, encourage the child to search for the meaning of the text and then relate it to understanding his or her world and experience. Give the High-Ability Child a Chance to Write When we write, we communicate ideas to the world.
Writing has other purposes as well.
Especially for parents, children's writing, and particularly the writing of young readers and writers, is an irresistible target for judgment. Spelling, grammar, and conventions become objects of evaluation. Remember, young children, especially the gifted, often experiment with print. They learn through their approximations and approach conventional spelling and syntax in a series of stages that must be nurtured by practice and appropriate praise and guidance. Then, help the child to extend his or her skills and strategies to new areas.