Goal: Use the Articles in Conversational Speech ("a", "an", "the")
Sample Goal:
During a 10-minute observation in the natural setting, Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in conversational speech with no more than 5 errors/omissions.
Download the No-Prep Therapy Kit:
We have a start-to-finish therapy kit that will give you everything you need to practice this skill in therapy and send home homework. Click the packet below to open it. Then, print it out and place it in the child’s notebook or binder.
Therapy Phases:
- Phrases: Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in short phrases (such as ,”a ball”) with at least 80% accuracy.
- Sentences: Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in at least 80% of obligatory contexts in single sentences (such as, “I see a ball”).
- Short Response: Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in at least 80% of obligatory contexts in short responses (such as in response to, “Tell me all of the steps to washing your hands”).
- Conversation (Structured Setting): During 10 minutes of conversation in a structured setting (such as the therapy room), Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) with no more than 5 errors/omissions.
- Carry-Over/Generalization: During a 10-minute observation in the natural setting, Client will correctly use articles (“a”, “an” and “the”) in conversational speech with no more than 5 errors/omissions.
What’s Next?
- Once the client has mastered use of articles in conversational speech, you can determine if any other grammatical markers or syntax skills need to be addressed.
Disclaimer (For Copy and Paste):
Feel free to copy and paste these sample goals into your plan but make sure you modify them to meet the individual needs of the child. This should include individualized level of cueing, such as "independently" or "with verbal prompts".