Write a dictated sentence legibly
When to use this goal
For students who write legibly when copying but whose handwriting breaks down when they must hold a sentence in mind and write it, as in spelling tests and dictation. Base the choice on a dictation probe scored for legibility (not spelling).
- Baseline
- Dictate three sentences of similar length and have a second adult read each word; count a word as legible if that reader names it without guessing, regardless of spelling. Compare with a copying sample to confirm the breakdown is specific to dictation.
- Tips
- Weekly spelling tests give a built-in probe; score legibility separately from spelling. Use sentences with words the student can spell so that spelling does not drive the score. Dictating in phrases is a support that fades to a single reading.
- Limits
- Legibility judgments vary; use the same second reader. Does not measure composing; students who write legibly from dictation but not in free writing need the paragraph legibility template.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID mt-hw-014.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given a 6 to 8 word sentence dictated once and repeated on request, the student will write the sentence with each word legible to a reader unfamiliar with the student's writing independently with at least 90% accuracy on words written legibly, on 3 consecutive weekly dictation probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly on a dictated sentence.
Baseline: 50% accuracy.
- 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. Percent accuracy fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Work-sample analysis gives percent accuracy 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 Handwriting.
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.
Paste into your IEP system
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- Area of need
- Motor & Sensory Skills (OT, PT & Adapted PE) - Handwriting
- Baseline
- 50% accuracy.
- Annual goal393 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given a 6 to 8 word sentence dictated once and repeated on request, the student will write the sentence with each word legible to a reader unfamiliar with the student's writing independently with at least 90% accuracy on words written legibly, on 3 consecutive weekly dictation probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly on a dictated sentence.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given a 6 to 8 word sentence dictated once and repeated on request
- Behavior
- The student will write the sentence with each word legible to a reader unfamiliar with the student's writing independently
- Criteria
- With at least 90% accuracy on words written legibly, on 3 consecutive weekly dictation probes
- Evaluation method
- Work-sample analysis
- Schedule
- Weekly on a dictated sentence
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Matching data sheet
Accuracy tracker. Records number correct and number attempted.
Accuracy tracker
Percent accuracy- Student label:
- Target:
- with at least 90% accuracy on words written legibly
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 consecutive weekly dictation probes
- Collection schedule:
- weekly on a dictated sentence
- Method:
- Work-sample analysis
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given a 6 to 8 word sentence dictated once and repeated on request, the student will write the sentence with each word legible to a reader unfamiliar with the student's writing independently with at least 90% accuracy on words written legibly, on 3 consecutive weekly dictation probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected weekly on a dictated sentence.
| Date | Task / materials | # correct | # attempted | % accuracycorrect ÷ attempted × 100 | Support levele.g., independent, 1 verbal prompt | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Score only items the student attempted unless the goal defines a fixed set of items. Use the same denominator every session.
- Percent = numerator ÷ denominator × 100. Round to one decimal place.
- Record the support actually provided, even if the goal is independent performance.
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