Retell three facts from an informational read-aloud
When to use this goal
For young students who can retell stories but give unrelated or made-up details after a nonfiction read-aloud. Informational retell builds the base for summarizing. Present levels decide the book level.
- Baseline
- Use books on topics the student does not already know a lot about, so facts come from the book. Accept retell in any language or mode.
- Tips
- A 3-box card with a hand icon for each finger helps young students keep count. Builds toward the summary templates.
- Limits
- Retell reflects expressive language as well as comprehension.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-comp-025.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, after a read-aloud of a short informational book with photos, the student will retell the topic and three facts from the book in their own words independently, earning a score of at least 6 out of 8 on an informational retell rubric (topic 0 to 2, three facts 0 to 2 each), on 3 of 4 consecutive scored retells, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 2 out of 8 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 Reading Comprehension.
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
- Reading - Reading Comprehension
- Baseline
- 2 out of 8 rubric points.
- Annual goal409 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, after a read-aloud of a short informational book with photos, the student will retell the topic and three facts from the book in their own words independently, earning a score of at least 6 out of 8 on an informational retell rubric (topic 0 to 2, three facts 0 to 2 each), on 3 of 4 consecutive scored retells, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected every two weeks.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- After a read-aloud of a short informational book with photos
- Behavior
- The student will retell the topic and three facts from the book in their own words independently
- Criteria
- Earning a score of at least 6 out of 8 on an informational retell rubric (topic 0 to 2, three facts 0 to 2 each), on 3 of 4 consecutive scored retells
- Evaluation method
- A defined scoring rubric
- Schedule
- Every two weeks
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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 6 out of 8 on an informational retell rubric (topic 0 to 2, three facts 0 to 2 each)
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive scored retells
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Rubric scoring
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, after a read-aloud of a short informational book with photos, the student will retell the topic and three facts from the book in their own words independently, earning a score of at least 6 out of 8 on an informational retell rubric (topic 0 to 2, three facts 0 to 2 each), on 3 of 4 consecutive scored retells, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected every two weeks.
| Date | Task / sample | Topic: names what the book is about (0 to 2) | Facts: each fact is from the book and accurate (0 to 2 per fact) | Total (of 8) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Score each sample with an informational retell rubric (topic 0 to 2, three facts 0 to 2 each). 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.