Junior Oral Language Screening Tool
J.O.S.T. is a screening tool that has been compiled for teachers who require more information on children’s oral language.
Language Sample
Say "Tell me all about this picture."
Write down exactly what the child says. (Use a tape recorder if necessary).
Try to elicit as much information as possible using the following cues only.
a) Tell me more
b) What else
c) and...
d) m-m...