Summarize a story with a somebody-wanted-but-so frame
When to use this goal
For students whose story summaries are long retells. A five-part frame (somebody, wanted, but, so, then) keeps the summary short and complete. Present levels decide the text level.
- Baseline
- Score three summaries. Note whether the student writes too much (a retell) or skips the goal.
- Tips
- Summary differs from retell; teach both terms. Accept oral summaries.
- Limits
- Some stories do not fit the frame well; choose clear plots.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-comp-055.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, after reading an unpracticed instructional-level story, the student will write or say a summary that names the character, goal, problem, response, and outcome independently, earning a score of at least 9 out of 10 on a 5-part story summary rubric scored 0 to 2 per part, on 3 of 4 consecutive scored summaries, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 4 out of 10 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
- 4 out of 10 rubric points.
- Annual goal408 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, after reading an unpracticed instructional-level story, the student will write or say a summary that names the character, goal, problem, response, and outcome independently, earning a score of at least 9 out of 10 on a 5-part story summary rubric scored 0 to 2 per part, on 3 of 4 consecutive scored summaries, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected every two weeks.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- After reading an unpracticed instructional-level story
- Behavior
- The student will write or say a summary that names the character, goal, problem, response, and outcome independently
- Criteria
- Earning a score of at least 9 out of 10 on a 5-part story summary rubric scored 0 to 2 per part, on 3 of 4 consecutive scored summaries
- 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 9 out of 10 on a 5-part story summary rubric scored 0 to 2 per part
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive scored summaries
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Rubric scoring
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, after reading an unpracticed instructional-level story, the student will write or say a summary that names the character, goal, problem, response, and outcome independently, earning a score of at least 9 out of 10 on a 5-part story summary rubric scored 0 to 2 per part, on 3 of 4 consecutive scored summaries, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected every two weeks.
| Date | Task / sample | Somebody: the main character (0 to 2) | Wanted: the goal (0 to 2) | But: the problem (0 to 2) | So: the response (0 to 2) | Then: the outcome (0 to 2) | Total (of 10) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Score each sample with a 5-part story summary rubric scored 0 to 2 per part. 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.