Behavioral characteristics of language deficient children are noted, including difficulty learning new vocabulary, confusion with multiple meaning of words, and word finding problems. Suggestions for each area are offered. (CL)

This article discuses how educators can challenge gifted students with classical literature, enriched vocabulary, and the study of grammar. It argues that classic literature presents a complete spectrum of challenge at many levels, including the level of language, the level of idea, and the level of meaning. (Contains three references.) (CR)