With promise

Susan Stires

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With promise

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Redefining Reading and Writing Needs for "special" Students

by Susan Stires

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Some kids learn differently, and that’s not just okay—it’s a superpower for discovering new ways to read and write. This story shows how special teaching methods can unlock hidden talents in kids who struggle the most. Understanding this changes everything about how we see learning.

Themes

Learning Disabled ChildrenEducationRemedial TeachingSpecial EducationLanguage ArtsLanguage Experience Approach

Quick Assessment

With Promise explores innovative educational approaches for children with learning disabilities, focusing on language arts and remedial teaching. It highlights collaboration between teachers and researchers to support 'special' and 'at risk' students in elementary and middle school. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it provides insight into special education without heavy conflict or mature themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

180 pages
ISBN
0435085735
Pages
180
Publisher
Heinemann Educational Publishers
Published
1991
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Learning Disabled ChildrenEducationLanguage ArtsRemedial TeachingLanguage Experience Approach in EducationSpecial EducationLearning Disabled Children, EducationLanguage Arts, Remedial Teaching