SOLOM (Student Oral Language Observation Matrix)

Used to help capture teacher observations regarding the oral language development of English language learners. To complete, please fill in your name, the year, the level of the student (provided in the email), etc. Click on the appropriate box for the five indicators used in this formal observation of the student's oral language use in your classroom.

This tool is sent to everyone who has the student in class, regardless of grade in the course.
Name: 


A red asterisk (*) indicates required questions.

  1. Name of the student. *


  1. Name of examiner/teacher completing the form. *


  1. Date (month-day-year ex. 12-01-2006). *


  1. Grade Level of student.   *


  1. Language Observed. For all students, please select English unless your email contains additional specific instructions otherwise.   *


  1. A. Comprehension. Please read through the descriptions and select the one that best describes the student's comprehension of oral language in your classroom setting.

          1 2 3 4 5    
      1. Cannot be said to understand even simple conversation.    
      2. Has great difficulty following what is said. Can comprehend only "social conversation" spoken slowly and with frequent repetitions.    
      3. Understands most of what is said at slower-than-normal speed with repetitions.    
      4. Understands nearly everything at normal speech, although occasional repetition may be necessary.    
      5. Understands everyday conversation and normal classroom discussions without difficulty.    





Ms. Maye
Instructor
ESHS
El Segundo, CA