MC or LSES

Displays advanced vocabulary

Naturally uses metaphors and analogies to express relationships

Lacks cause and effect relationships in sentence structure

Uses figurative language to reflect comparisons to people  & entertainers

Limits vocabulary to casual register

Incorporates unexpected or unusual points of view through oral language and manipulatives and art

Is intensely sensitive to the needs of others

Demonstrates a strong sense of justice as defined by poverty

Has fairness issues. Identified with the anti-hero; sees anti-hero as a victim

Learns quickly when shown how to do things that he/she considers meaningful

Demonstrates understanding of higher level of humor; applies a finely developed sense of humor, either through production of jokes, riddles, or  puns,

Often reflects imitations of people and events humorously. Tells stories and uses casual register in colorful ways. Mimics accurately

Discerns patterns in human behavior, but not necessarily in ideas

Is intrigued with the idea of planning, though he/she may lack planning skills

Determines relationships  & patterns in procedures, experiences, ideas, and/or objects