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Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1)

Beth H. Slingerland

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Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Guide for Primary Teachers

by Beth H. Slingerland

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if words and sentences felt like puzzles that just wouldn’t fit together? Imagine trying to read or speak when your brain plays tricks on you, making letters and sounds jumble up. How can kids unlock the secret to mastering language when everything seems so tricky?

Themes

Remedial teachingChildren -- LanguageEnglish language -- Remedial teachingIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This book explores the diagnosis and treatment of children with specific language disabilities, including dyslexia, through a fictional narrative aimed at middle-grade readers. It provides insight into the challenges these children face and the remedial teaching methods used to support them. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses learning difficulties without graphic content.

Why we rated Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) 11LP

Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 268 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

Thematically, Specific Language Disability Children, Revised Ed. (Book 1) explores remedial teaching, children -- language, english language -- remedial teaching, and identity & self-discovery — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about remedial teaching, children -- language, english language -- remedial teaching.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

268 pages
ISBN
9780838802199
Pages
268
Publisher
Educators Publishing
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Remedial TeachingChildrenLanguageEnglish LanguageReadingPenmanshipEducationLearning Disabled ChildrenLearning DisabilitiesSpecific Language Impairment in ChildrenLanguage ArtsReading DisabilityLearning Ability