Sound Match Articulation Worksheet Speech Focus • Student 1
Sound Match Articulation
Name:
Date:
Mission: Say the minimal pair. Listen closely to your sound!
1. Place tongue tip gently between teeth for voiceless "th" /θ/ (quiet breeze, no vocal cord buzz). 2. Say both words. 3. Verbally state whether your target production matched!
Part A: Voiceless /θ/ Contrast Pairs Items 1 – 8
#1 • Initial Sound /θ/ vs /f/
📏
thin
vs
🐬
fin
Target: thin
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#2 • Initial Sound /θ/ vs /s/
👍
thumb
vs
➕
sum
Target: thumb
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#3 • Initial Sound /θ/ vs /t/
3️⃣
three
vs
🌲
tree
Target: three
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#4 • Initial Sound /θ/ vs /h/
🌹
thorn
vs
📯
horn
Target: thorn
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#5 • Final Sound /θ/ vs /t/
🛁
bath
vs
🦇
bat
Target: bath
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#6 • Final Sound /θ/ vs /f/
🦷
tooth
vs
🏠
roof
Target: tooth
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#7 • Final Sound /θ/ vs /s/
🦋
moth
vs
🌿
moss
Target: moth
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#8 • Final Sound /θ/ vs /s/
🚶
path
vs
🎟️
pass
Target: path
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
Part A Complete: Self-evaluate target accuracy before continuing Page 1 of 2
Speech Focus • Student 1
Sound Match Articulation
Part B: Voiced /ð/ Pairs (9–15)
Vocal Motor Cue: Turn your voice box ON for voiced "th" /ð/!
Touch your throat to feel the buzz (vocal fold vibration) as your tongue gently glides between your teeth. Differentiate cleanly from /d/ and /z/.
Part B: Voiced /ð/ Contrast Pairs Items 9 – 15
#9 • Initial Sound /ð/ vs /d/
⏰
then
vs
🐻
den
Target: then
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#10 • Initial Sound /ð/ vs /d/
👥
they
vs
☀️
day
Target: they
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#11 • Initial Sound /ð/ vs /d/
📍
there
vs
🧗
dare
Target: there
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#12 • Final Sound /ð/ vs /z/
🫁
breathe
vs
🍃
breeze
Target: breathe
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#13 • Final Sound /ð/ vs /z/
🧥
clothe
vs
🚪
close
Target: clothe
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#14 • Final Sound /ð/ vs /z/
🍼
teethe
vs
😜
tease
Target: teethe
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
#15 • Medial Sound /ð/ vs /d/
🪶
feather
vs
🎚️
fader
Target: feather
Match? Yes [ ] Try [ ]
Self-Monitoring Scorecard Goal Track
Accurate /θ/ & /ð/ productions: ____ / 15
My verbal judgment was accurate: ____ / 15
Therapist Feedback: [ ] Independent [ ] Verbal cue [ ] Visual/Tactile cue
Completed 15 minimal pair productions with verbal self-monitoring judgment Page 2 of 2
Concept Connect Vocabulary Worksheet Language Focus • Student 2
Concept Connect Vocabulary
Name:
Date:
Mission: Read the target clue. Identify the matching synonym, category, attribute, example, or related concept (fill in choice bubble).
Part 1: Core Semantic Relations (Items 1 – 8) 4 Multiple-Choice Options
#1 • 🐊 Alligator Category
"Scaly skin, lays eggs, and is cold-blooded."
Which category does an alligator belong to?
A) Reptiles
B) Mammals
C) Amphibians
D) Insects
#2 • 🐘 Gigantic Synonym
"The gigantic whale splashed across the bay."
Which word is a synonym for gigantic?
A) Tiny
B) Enormous
C) Swift
D) Hollow
#3 • 🌵 Cactus Attribute
"A desert plant that stores water inside its stem."
Which attribute describes a cactus?
A) Prickly
B) Soggy
C) Fluffy
D) Chilly
#4 • 🎺 Instrument Example
"Tools crafted to produce musical tones."
Which is an example of an instrument?
A) Flute
B) Easel
C) Novel
D) Stage
#5 • 🌡️ Thermometer Related Concept
"A numbered tool used to check warmth or fever."
Which concept is related to a thermometer?
A) Distance
B) Temperature
C) Weight
D) Volume
#6 • 💎 Emerald Category
"A precious green crystal mined underground."
Which category does an emerald belong to?
A) Gemstones
B) Metals
C) Woods
D) Fabrics
#7 • 🛑 Cautious Synonym
"The hikers were cautious crossing the wet rocks."
Which word is a synonym for cautious?
A) Careless
B) Careful
C) Impatient
D) Clumsy
#8 • 🏔️ Glacier Attribute
"A massive frozen body of dense ice."
Which attribute describes a glacier?
A) Scalding
B) Frigid
C) Flexible
D) Elastic
Part 1 Complete: 8 semantic relationships analyzed Page 1 of 2
Language Focus • Student 2
Concept Connect Vocabulary
Part 2: Concepts (9–15)
Clause Crafter Syntax Worksheet Syntax Focus • Student 3
Clause Crafter Syntax
Name:
Date:
Mission: Formulate one complete, grammatically correct complex sentence combining the prompt ideas with the target subordinating conjunction.
Part 1: Subordinate Clause Formulation (Items 1 – 8) Remember: use a comma if your clause begins the sentence!
#1 • 🌧️ Prompt: Leo forgot his raincoat. He got soaked walking home. Target: because
#2 • 🐢 Prompt: The tortoise was very slow. He finished ahead of the hare. Target: although
#3 • 🔔 Prompt: The school bell rang loudly. The students packed their bags. Target: when
#4 • 🎨 Prompt: Sasha painted a sunset. Her brother played guitar beside her. Target: while
#5 • 🌱 Prompt: You water the garden every morning. The plants will thrive. Target: if
#6 • ❄️ Prompt: Temperatures dropped below freezing. The lake formed thick ice. Target: since
#7 • 🗝️ Prompt: You turn the bronze key. The treasure chest stays shut. Target: unless
#8 • ⚽ Prompt: The team kicked the winning goal. They celebrated with pizza. Target: after
Part 1 Complete: 8 complex sentences formulated Page 1 of 2
Syntax Focus • Student 3
Clause Crafter Syntax
Part 2: Clauses (9–15)
Part 2: Continuing Clause Formulation Items 9 – 15
#9 • 🦷 Prompt: You fall asleep at night. You should brush and floss. Target: before
#10 • 🥦 Prompt: Marcus wasn't very hungry. He ate all his vegetables. Target: even though
#11 • 🐶 Prompt: The mail carrier reaches the porch. Rusty wags and barks. Target: whenever
#12 • 🪫 Prompt: The tablet screen turned black. Its battery ran out of power. Target: because
#13 • 🧗 Prompt: The rock wall looked steep. Maya reached the top buzzer. Target: although
#14 • ⛈️ Prompt: Storm clouds roll into the park. We will move the picnic inside. Target: if
#15 • 🍲 Prompt: Dad stirred broth on the stove. Fresh bread baked in the oven. Target: while
Complex Sentence Grammar Checklist Student 3
Target conjunction included
Independent + dependent clause
Correct punctuation & capitals
Therapist Prompt Level: [ ] Independent [ ] Sentence Starter [ ] Modeling
Total Accurate Sentences: ____ / 15
Completed 15 complex sentence formulations with subordinating conjunctions Page 2 of 2
Speech Trio Facilitator Guide SLP / Educator Guide
Speech Trio Facilitator Guide
Session Pacing & Keys (Students 1 & 2)
Tri-Group Rotation Strategy (30 min): While Student 3 writes their complex clause and Student 2 analyzes semantic options, listen to Student 1's minimal pair contrast. Rotate direct attention every 2–3 minutes so each learner receives prompt feedback and independent processing time.
Student 1: Articulation & Self-Monitoring Key (15 Items) Goal: /θ/ & /ð/ with verbal judgment
1. thin (vs. fin) • Initial /θ/ vs /f/
Cue: Tongue between teeth, quiet breeze
2. thumb (vs. sum) • Initial /θ/ vs /s/
Cue: Prevent tongue from hiding behind teeth
3. three (vs. tree) • Initial /θ/ vs /t/
Cue: Continuous airflow, no alveolar tap
4. thorn (vs. horn) • Initial /θ/ vs /h/
Cue: Crisp interdental friction
5. bath (vs. bat) • Final /θ/ vs /t/
Cue: Sustain soft release; avoid sudden stop
6. tooth (vs. roof) • Final /θ/ vs /f/
Cue: Upper teeth on tongue tip, not lip
7. moth (vs. moss) • Final /θ/ vs /s/
Cue: Check for gentle interdental airflow
8. path (vs. pass) • Final /θ/ vs /s/
Cue: Compare sound: flat air vs hissing air
9. then (vs. den) • Initial /ð/ vs /d/
Cue: Turn voice ON + glide tongue forward
10. they (vs. day) • Initial /ð/ vs /d/
Cue: Continuous vocal cord buzz, not stopped /d/
11. there (vs. dare) • Initial /ð/ vs /d/
Cue: Soft friction through teeth with motor on
12. breathe (vs. breeze) • Final /ð/ vs /z/
Cue: Interdental buzzing exit
13. clothe (vs. close) • Final /ð/ vs /z/
Cue: Tongue protrudes slightly through teeth
14. teethe (vs. tease) • Final /ð/ vs /z/
Cue: Contrast /z/ grooved tongue vs flat tongue
15. feather (vs. fader) • Medial /ð/ vs /d/
Cue: Maintain continuous vocal vibration through the middle transition
Verbal self-monitoring script:
"My tongue stayed forward / I felt the buzz!"
Student 2: Concept Connect Answer Key (15 Items) Goal: Semantic relationships
1. Alligator: A (Reptiles)
[Category]
2. Gigantic: B (Enormous)
[Synonym]
3. Cactus: A (Prickly)
[Attribute]
4. Instrument: A (Flute)
[Example]
5. Thermometer: B (Temp)
[Related Concept]
6. Emerald: A (Gemstones)
[Category]
7. Cautious: B (Careful)
[Synonym]
8. Glacier: B (Frigid)
[Attribute]