swellmomma Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Ds8 has some major learning issues, particularily in the language dept. Last night in his bed he wrote a story by himself for the first time. I will type it exactly how he wrote it and then put the translation for you to understand it. He is pretty much at a late K early 1 level in language arts I think. so be gentle The Hose and the Man (The Horse and the Man) A Hose Nade At a Man. (A horse neighed at a man) The Man YeLD at the Hose. (The man yelled at the horse) The Hose Hrt the Man. (The horse hurt the man) The Man sgremt. (The man screamed) Wut sun! (What son?) The Hose bit mY! (The horse bit me!) Wut (what?) It Did! (it did!) Wil the Hose got sold sholy aftr (Well the horse got sold shortly after) The End Each big space was a new page in his story. He illustrated each section too in comic book style. I am pretty proud of his ability to do this one, he just started to read simple readers with minimal guidance, and so this is a huge jump for him. He asked me to share it all with you because he knows I talk to you all pretty much daily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotSoObvious Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Very nice! It's wonderful that he tackled writing a story if it's something he struggles with. That is what my dd's writing looked like as a young 8 year old (when I brought her home). It's been wonderful to cater her education to her needs and she's made significant progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lolly Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 He did a fabulous job! And, I could read it without the translation just fine.:001_smile: All the elements of a story are there. Wish we could see the pictures too!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
didadeewiththree Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I really like the story;great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirstenH Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 That's really good. My son is an excellent speller with a huge vocabulary, but he can't put together a coherent story like that without a lot of help. I think the ability to craft a narrative without rambling or getting off track is just as important a skill as the more nuts-and-bolts mechanical stuff, and it's much harder to teach. You're in good shape! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 My son is 11. He has ADHD and torettes I doubt his spelling would have been much better to be truthful. Spelling seems so hard for him. We just keep working at it every single day. I am probally more fed up than he is. I also noticed with boys they tend to put their imaginations to paper later than a girl would do. If I could write out all the games he makes up and things he plays out I would fill a library! I bet those few sentences he wrote do not even touch what he was thinking! Too bad you can't put up the pictures he made I bet they are adorable! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 To swellmomma's son: Great story! It makes me wonder what that horse is going to do next with the new owner. I bet your drawings were cool too. Thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 :) Thank you for sharing! Tell your son "great job." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Me, too! I love the story and wish I could see the pictures. Good job! (I'd be very proud, too, Swellmomma.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJ. Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 I think that was a wonderful story! Your ds should be very proud of his accomplishment. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meggie Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 To Swellmomma's son: Great story! Thank you for sharing and please keep us posted on what happens next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starr Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Great story! Thanks for sharing it with us. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixpence1978 Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 :hurray: I loved it! My DD is also 8 and is dyslexic. There are some days where I get so caught up in our struggles and how behind we are in certain areas. It's so nice to see encouragement like that. We really aren't the only ones in the same boat. He did a great job, and I too could read the story without the translation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butter Posted May 6, 2012 Share Posted May 6, 2012 Excellent job! I almost cried the first time my dyslexic 10 year old produced something like that. It's a proud mom moment for sure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 He did a fabulous job! And, I could read it without the translation just fine.:001_smile: All the elements of a story are there. Wish we could see the pictures too!!! I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 What a great story! I agree with the other posters...let your ds know that we all liked it and are waiting for the sequel. That naughty horse:D! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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