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Somali Articulation Probe Purpose of this Probe

This probe was developed to help educational staff evaluate if a student has articulation (speech) errors in Somali. The probe must be administered by Somali-English staff, with support as needed from speech-language pathologists and other collaborating professionals.  

 

Student Information

Name _______________________________ r Male r Female Date _____________________

Grade ________ Teacher ___________________________ School __________________________

Directions for the Speech Sound Probe

Each picture in the Speech Sound Probe targets a specific speech sound in red underline. When the student says the name of each picture, score the target sound on the Speech Probe Scoring Sheet as correct by placing a ü in the box or incorrect by placing a X in the box. For incorrect pronunications, it may be helpful to write what the student said on the line next to each word.

Step 1. Point to the first picture on the Speech Probe Picture Chart and ask the student, “What is this?” (‘barkin’). If the student is unsure of the picture name, say the name of the picture and then ask, “What is it?” Score the student’s response as correct üor incorrect X.

Step 2. Continue to administer and score all words.

Step 3. Record the Total Number of Incorrect Sounds.

   

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Articulation Scoring Sheet:

1. r Barkin (Pillow) _____________

2. r Albaab (Door) _____________

3. r Kob (cup) _____________

4. r Tufaax (Apple) ____________

5. r Shaati (Shirt) _____________

6. r Dab (Fire) _____________

7. r Geedka (Tree) _____________

8. r Dad (People) _____________

9. r Kursi (Chair) _____________

10. r Bakayle (Rabbit) _____________

11. r Gari (Giraffe) _____________

12. r Dagah (Rock) _____________

13. r Lug (Leg) _____________

14. r Farta (Finger) _____________

15. r Lafta (Bone) _____________

16. r Baraf (Snow/Ice) _____________

17. r San (Nose) _____________

18. r Hisab (Math) _____________

19. r Mas (Snake) _____________

20. r Shanlo (Comb) _____________

21. r Dariishad (Window) ____________

22. r Kiish (Purse/Bag) _____________

23. r Miis (Table) _____________

24. r dameer ( Donkey ) _____________

25. r Nal (Light) _____________

26. r Goonno (Skirt) _____________

27. r Liin (Lemon) _____________

28. r Lacag (Money) ____________

29. r Okiyaalo (Glasses) _____________

30. r Wiil (Boy) _____________

31. r Rooti (Bread) _____________

32. r Faras (Horse) _____________

33. r Baabuur (Car) _____________

34. r Waarabe (Hyena) _____________

35. r Awow (Grandpa) _____________

36. r Yaxaas (Alligator) _____________

37. r Danyeer (Monkey) _____________

38. r Hooyo (Mother) _____________

39. r Mahad (a boy’s name) ___________

40. r Xanaaq (Anger) _____________

41. r Saxan (Plate) _____________

42. r Libaax (Lion) _____________

43. r Cambe (Mango) _____________

44. r Nacnac (Candy) _____________

45. r Bac (Bag) _____________

46. r Dhabar (Back) _____________

47. r indha (Eyes) _____________

48. r Khamaar (Headscarf) ___________

49. r Makhar (Skin) _____________

50. r Wasakh (Dirty) _____________

51. r Qashin (Trash) _____________

52. r Daqsi (Insect) _____________

53. r Suuq (Market) _____________

54. r Joogso (Stop) _____________

55. r Masjid (Mosque) _____________

56. r Taaj (Crown) _____________

57. Lo’ (Cattle) _____________

r  TOTAL NUMBER of ERRORS

   

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Articulation Pictures:

         

   

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