Thanks for all the suggestions.
DS7 does receive support from the teacher but not on a daily basis. He is also not allowed to ask his questions while she is teaching the other students. He usually has specific times when he can talk to her about his contract work. DS7 is quick to get frustrated and give up if he doesn't get immediate feedback. I just think that DS7 is not one to be an independent learning and one to put thoughts to paper easily. He also sees the big picture more than being able to always focus on those details (which is also a trait I find in myself).
I ended up downloading a guide on the internet called Debate and Persuasive Writing for Elementary students. He seems excited to write a few persuasive papers this week about changing some school rules. Could be interesting. I also have a meeting with his teacher, the school pyschologist and the principal this week to finalize the grade skip for next year.
