Here among the parents of gifted children, it's easy to overlook the basics. They're so far ahead in so many ways, we tend to assume that they've figured out things that they may not have.

I think it would be worthwhile to take some time out and go over the different questioning words: who, what, when, where, why, and how. This is a normal ELA topic for a 7yo. Common Core lists it as a standard for 2nd grade.