Retell a story in ASL
When to use this goal
For signing students who are building narrative skills in ASL, such as character role shift and clear sequence. Present levels in signed narratives decide fit; a fluent signer or Deaf mentor should help score.
- Baseline
- Video two retells and score them with a fluent signer. Videos let the team review ASL features carefully.
- Tips
- Score in ASL terms, not by English word order. Retells into ASL from print also show reading comprehension.
- Limits
- The rubric samples narrative skills only. ASL is a complete language; this template measures one access or language skill, and the student's broader language goals belong in expressive and receptive language with sign as the mode.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID ac-sig-012.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, after watching a signed story or a wordless picture book, during a recorded retell, the student will retell the story in ASL with the characters, setting, problem, events in order, and ending independently, earning a score of at least 12 out of 15 on a 5-row ASL retell rubric scored 0 to 3 per row, in 3 of 4 consecutive monthly probes, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected monthly.
Baseline: 6 out of 15 rubric points.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check11 of 11 met
Met: Observable behavior. Stated as an action.
Met: Condition. Stated.
Met: Unit fits the behavior. Rubric score fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Rubric scoring gives rubric score data.
Met: Review timeframe. Stated.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Same unit, change in the right direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. Still about Sign Language & Visual Communication.
Met: Level of support. Defined.
Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.
Checks structure and wording only. Whether the goal fits the student is the team's call.
Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Required for students on alternate assessments (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)); some states require them for everyone.
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- Area of need
- Vision, Hearing & Assistive Technology - Sign Language & Visual Communication
- Baseline
- 6 out of 15 rubric points.
- Annual goal427 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, after watching a signed story or a wordless picture book, during a recorded retell, the student will retell the story in ASL with the characters, setting, problem, events in order, and ending independently, earning a score of at least 12 out of 15 on a 5-row ASL retell rubric scored 0 to 3 per row, in 3 of 4 consecutive monthly probes, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected monthly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- After watching a signed story or a wordless picture book, during a recorded retell
- Behavior
- The student will retell the story in ASL with the characters, setting, problem, events in order, and ending independently
- Criteria
- Earning a score of at least 12 out of 15 on a 5-row ASL retell rubric scored 0 to 3 per row, in 3 of 4 consecutive monthly probes
- Evaluation method
- A defined scoring rubric
- Schedule
- Monthly
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Matching data sheet
Rubric tracker. Scores each rubric criterion and totals them.
Rubric tracker
Rubric score- Student label:
- Target:
- earning a score of at least 12 out of 15 on a 5-row ASL retell rubric scored 0 to 3 per row
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive monthly probes
- Collection schedule:
- monthly
- Method:
- Rubric scoring
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, after watching a signed story or a wordless picture book, during a recorded retell, the student will retell the story in ASL with the characters, setting, problem, events in order, and ending independently, earning a score of at least 12 out of 15 on a 5-row ASL retell rubric scored 0 to 3 per row, in 3 of 4 consecutive monthly probes, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected monthly.
| Date | Task / sample | Characters and setting are introduced | Problem or goal is clear | Events are in order with clear transitions | Role shift or space shows who is doing what | Ending is included | Total (of 15) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- Score each sample with a 5-row ASL retell rubric scored 0 to 3 per row. Attach or reference the rubric's score descriptors.
- Use the same prompt type and conditions for each scored sample.
- If two people score, check agreement on a few samples before relying on the data.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.