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Based on your observation of the student, circle the block in each category that best
describes that student’s abilities. Add the scores to determine the student’s level.
Jesus: Video 2
Levels 1 2 3 4 5
Can understand simple Can comprehend simple Can understand most of Can understand nearly Can understand even rapid
words and phrases when speech when spoken slowly what is said at slower-than- everything at normal speed, speech similar to other
Comprehension spoken slowly and with frequent repetitions. normal speed with although occasional proficient speakers.
accompanied with visual repetitions. repetition may be
support or gestures. necessary.
Fluency Can produce simple words Can express self in simple Can express self, but with Can express self with Can express self fluently
and phrases to convey interactions, but usually frequent pauses to search general fluency, with and effortlessly similar to
meaning, but halting, hesitant and often forced for the correct manner of occasional pauses to other proficient speakers.
fragmentary speech can into silence by language expression. search for the correct
make conversation difficult. limitations. manner of expression.
SOLOM-R levels: I, score 5–11, beginning; 2, score 12–18, intermediate; 3, score 19–24, advanced; 4,
score 25, proficient.
Scores
Comprehension 5
Fluency 5
Vocabulary 4
Pronunciation 5
Grammar 5
Total SOLOM-R Score 24 Proficiency Level: Advanced
Jesus can speak very fluidly and can concisely express his ideas orally.
3. What oral language development activities would be beneficial for this student?
It could be helpful to write out short narratives with multiple male and female characters and then
tell a partner about what happens in the narrative that the student wrote.