ABSTRACT
Research has shown that narrative analysis is an appropriate method for assessing
the narrative skills of children from diverse backgrounds. Child narrative studies
are reviewed to show crosslinguistic similarities and differences across Spanish and
English speakers. An approach that examines the quality of children's narratives based
on research with Spanish-speaking children is then described. The protocol focuses
on the plot, clarity, cohesion, specificity, and memorable features of narratives
as assessment categories. Methodological issues are discussed, and narrative samples
from two children with and without language impairment are used to illustrate the
analysis.
KEYWORD
Child - narrative - assessment - Spanish
