Yes, the learners in the higher levels of speaking and writing have issues in the classroom as well. I know that we are discussing some of the ELL and English deficient learners, but a chasm also exists between the so-called gifted learners and others. One of the most important lessons that I have ever learned was the simple KISS method. "Keep It Simple, Stupid" is very important to writing and speaking in order to communicate effectively with all levels of learning. Some of my students who have larger vocabularies and higher verbal levels get bored and feel left out because they are being held back in a basic classroom. I have made accomodations for the ELL and learning challenged students. I read tests to them, assist them with tutoring, help them learn concepts through repetition. What do I do to the higher level learners? I mean, they are finished with the assignments early, have less need for the basics, etc. Do I give them more work simply because they understand? As a former "gifted" student, I used to resent this. I was bored, but why should I have more work when others were just being assigned work that I could finish simply? Also, why should I attend class if I could teach myself faster? I think that the high level learner should be considered as well as the more challenged learner. What are your suggestions?