Anonymous wrote:

My daughter is not as proficient a reader as he was at that age, but her writing is fine, so she is getting straight As.

That really goes against the norm. Few good writers are not good readers.

Well, I'm just talking about 2nd grade. My daughter was an average reader in 2nd grade; not super strong, just reading regular 2nd- 3rd grade level books. But she had no trouble with the mechanics of writing at her level. Her handwriting was fine, it wasn't hard for her to write her answers down on paper. She answered questions correctly, and got As for reading.

In 2nd grade my son was reading (and understanding) books at more like a 4th or 5th grade reading level. But he had trouble writing. Forming letters was hard for him. He wrote as little as possible. So he got lower grades for reading.

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Anonymous wrote:My son is the same age and loves to read too. He got a B and a 2 for effort. Part of reading is the written responses that go with it and he half asses those just so he can be done. So I agree with his grade and I told him so. It's only the first quarter.

We've had the same experiences. Reading grades often are derived from written responses to what the child has read. My son was a poor writer; loved reading but hated writing. He could give thoughtful answers orally but if you asked him the same question and requested a written response, he would give 3 word answers just to get it over with, showed not in depth thinking. Thus, a grade of "C".

Once they allowed him to turn in typewritten answers his grades went up.

My daughter is not as proficient a reader as he was at that age, but her writing is fine, so she is getting straight As.

I wrote about my son giving lame written answers and I suspect the same thing. He likes typing and is learning it now in 3rd grade. In what grade did your son start handing in his work typed?

In 4th grade, he was identified as having ADHD and got a 504 plan allowing him to type written assignments. Life changed dramatically for him that year! Now in middle school everyone can type or handwrite -- their choice, so the 504 is no longer needed.

Anonymous wrote:well if only all reading issues could be resolved by slowing down...

WTF?

That's what it took for MY kid. He loves to read, too and at one time wasn't getting an A. I explained why. Since then (he's in grade 7) his grade has gone back and forth between and A and a B. I don't even wonder when he gets a B, because a B doesn't bother me.

Your child may be reading things -like Harry potter or Rick riordan -- that are much above what he can comprehend. He likes what he gets out of if but he's missing 90 percent of it. Hence when he is tested he doesn't know how to answer questions about plot, theme, character etc. make sure he is reading material he truly comprehends or the time spent is as useful as time spent reading a language you barely comprehend.

well if only all reading issues could be resolved by slowing down...

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Anonymous wrote:Reading a lot doesn't automatically equal an A. I wouldn't question it at all. He reads, he reads well, and he enjoys it.

Mine in grade 3 read constantly. Read way above grade level. However, reading didn't always translate into proper comprehension because he read too fast and didn't retain it.

but was this NOT a concern for you?

i'm not really worrying about or questioning the grade, however if he can't comprehend or communicate what he read, and is not 'above grade level,' then i fear eventually he's going to fall behind. i'd rather he spend less time 'reading for pleasure' but more time working on his reading/comprehension skills.

No. All he had to do was slow down. As soon as someone said "read it again, slower" he could retain it. Not a big deal. His teacher wasn't at all concerned and neither were we. By the next report card he had it figured out - read for content, not just words.

Ask the teacher.

Maybe he's not doing the work that is asked of him or is not doing his best. Just because he reads what he wants at home does not mean he's doing his best at school.

Anonymous wrote:Reading a lot doesn't automatically equal an A. I wouldn't question it at all. He reads, he reads well, and he enjoys it.

Mine in grade 3 read constantly. Read way above grade level. However, reading didn't always translate into proper comprehension because he read too fast and didn't retain it.

but was this NOT a concern for you?

i'm not really worrying about or questioning the grade, however if he can't comprehend or communicate what he read, and is not 'above grade level,' then i fear eventually he's going to fall behind. i'd rather he spend less time 'reading for pleasure' but more time working on his reading/comprehension skills.