Explain the message of a political cartoon
When to use this goal
For high school students who describe what is drawn in a political cartoon but miss the symbols and the message. Cartoons are common primary sources and test items. Present levels decide supports.
- Baseline
- Use cartoons on topics the class has studied. Score symbols, labels, and message separately.
- Tips
- Pairs with figurative language and author's purpose work. Students with vision needs may need enlarged or described images.
- Limits
- Historical cartoons need background knowledge; provide a context note.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-comp-084.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given a historical or current political cartoon with a caption and 4 questions, the student will identify the symbols and labels, explain what each stands for, and state the cartoonist's message independently with at least 80% accuracy on cartoon analysis questions, on 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 35% 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 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
- 35% accuracy.
- Annual goal399 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given a historical or current political cartoon with a caption and 4 questions, the student will identify the symbols and labels, explain what each stands for, and state the cartoonist's message independently with at least 80% accuracy on cartoon analysis questions, on 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given a historical or current political cartoon with a caption and 4 questions
- Behavior
- The student will identify the symbols and labels, explain what each stands for, and state the cartoonist's message independently
- Criteria
- With at least 80% accuracy on cartoon analysis questions, on 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Work-sample analysis
- Schedule
- Every two weeks
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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 80% accuracy on cartoon analysis questions
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Work-sample analysis
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given a historical or current political cartoon with a caption and 4 questions, the student will identify the symbols and labels, explain what each stands for, and state the cartoonist's message independently with at least 80% accuracy on cartoon analysis questions, on 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
| 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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