Name a story's problem and solution
When to use this goal
For young readers who retell events but do not name the story's problem or how it was solved, which is the backbone of most stories. Present levels decide the book level.
- Baseline
- Use 5 stories with a clear problem. Score problem and solution together; note which is missing.
- Tips
- Leads into full story grammar retells. Accept drawings for students who write little.
- Limits
- Some picture books have no single problem; choose carefully.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-comp-032.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, after a read-aloud or reading of a picture book with a clear problem, the student will state the main problem in the story and how it was solved independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weeks, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
Baseline: 1 of 5 opportunities.
- 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. Opportunities fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Opportunity (trial) recording gives opportunities 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.
Paste into your IEP system
Most district systems have a separate box for each part of a goal. Copy them one at a time, or all at once as labeled text.
- Area of need
- Reading - Reading Comprehension
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal317 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, after a read-aloud or reading of a picture book with a clear problem, the student will state the main problem in the story and how it was solved independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weeks, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- After a read-aloud or reading of a picture book with a clear problem
- Behavior
- The student will state the main problem in the story and how it was solved independently
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weeks
- Evaluation method
- Opportunity-by-opportunity data
- Schedule
- Weekly
Copied as plain text, with straight quotes and plain dashes.
Matching data sheet
Opportunity tracker. One box per opportunity in each session.
Opportunity tracker
Opportunities- Student label:
- Target:
- in at least 4 of 5 opportunities
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive weeks
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Opportunity (trial) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, after a read-aloud or reading of a picture book with a clear problem, the student will state the main problem in the story and how it was solved independently in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weeks, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
Key: + demonstrated independently · P demonstrated with a prompt (note type) · − not demonstrated · NA no opportunity occurred
| Date | Activity / context | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | # + (of 5) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Record up to 5 opportunities per session, matching the goal's denominator.
- Define in advance what counts as an opportunity so every data collector records the same thing.
- Count only + marks toward the criterion unless the goal specifies prompted responses.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.