Thank you
He doesn't like to read aloud, but he won't read on his own. The books that fit the "below level" criteria have pictures - and he can pretty much narrate the story just from the pictures.
I've used some of CHOL's grammar ancients, so I do know what you are talking about. Thanks for the info on her logic stage.
In just the last short while I've seriously considered that he has a visual processing disorder that I am unable to help him with. When he came home at 3rd grade/1st month, he was testing at a 1.6 reading level. By the beginning of 4th grade, ten months later, he'd gained to a 3.6ish level. And he's stalled there. I tried the Dianne Craft exercises, and we just didn't see any progress. I am searching for a OD now, but it will have to be out of state (at least 8hrs from home). One of the disadvantages of living on the backside of nowhere....
Thanks, everyone, for the input. I feel very needy when I post this kind of stuff and greatly appreciate your advice.