/s/ Sound Story: The Soccer Game

A short read-aloud story loaded with /s/ words in mixed positions, including /s/ blends, for carry-over practice. The /s/ words are highlighted on every page.

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Cueing ladder

Start at the top. Add support one step at a time.

  1. Step 1IndependentThe student reads the page aloud, or retells it, on their own.Log as correct
  2. Step 2Visual cuePoint to your mouth, or show the mouth picture for /s/, before the student tries again.Log as cued
  3. Step 3Verbal modelRead the page at a natural pace, stressing the /s/ words a little; the student reads it again after you.Log as cued
  4. Step 4Placement cueTeeth close together, tongue tip just behind your top teeth without touching them, sides of the tongue against your top side teeth. Send a thin stream of air down the middle.Log as cued

Adjust it

Easier

Drop to phrases: pull out each highlighted /s/ word with the word in front of it.

Harder

Move to conversation: the student retells the page in their own words while you listen for /s/.

Matching IEP goal

Given a short story, Student will produce /s/ in connected speech while reading or retelling each page in 8 of 10 opportunities across 3 consecutive sessions, given no more than a visual cue.

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What's in this activity

  • Sam has a soccer game on Saturday. He puts on his socks and his blue shirt.
  • The sun is out. Sam sees his friend by the gate. They sit on the grass and wait.
  • Sam kicks the ball. It sails past the goal post and into the net!
  • Everyone yells, "Yes! A goal!" Sam smiles. His face is red and sweaty.
  • After the game, the team has a snack. Sam picks a slice of orange. "This is the best Saturday," he says.

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