Explain idioms met during a read-aloud
When to use this goal
For students who take idioms literally ("it's raining cats and dogs") and lose the meaning of a story when one appears. Present levels in language and listening comprehension, not grade, decide fit. Plan with the speech-language pathologist when idioms are also a spoken language target.
- Baseline
- Pick books with several idioms and record the first five pauses over two or three sessions. Note whether the student gives the literal meaning, no answer, or a close figurative meaning. Idioms that are common at home may already be known.
- Tips
- Plan the pauses before the lesson so each session gives five chances. Keep a running list of idioms the student has explained so they can be reused in writing and speech. Accept answers in the home language for English learners.
- Limits
- Opportunities depend on the books chosen; keep a log of the idioms used. Explaining a known idiom differs from working out a new one from context.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-lit-009.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during a class read-aloud, when the teacher pauses after an idiom in the text, the student will say what the idiom means in the story in their own words or with a picture choice before an adult prompt in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly sessions, 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 Literary Analysis & Author's Craft.
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 - Literary Analysis & Author's Craft
- Baseline
- 1 of 5 opportunities.
- Annual goal369 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during a class read-aloud, when the teacher pauses after an idiom in the text, the student will say what the idiom means in the story in their own words or with a picture choice before an adult prompt in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly sessions, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During a class read-aloud, when the teacher pauses after an idiom in the text
- Behavior
- The student will say what the idiom means in the story in their own words or with a picture choice before an adult prompt
- Criteria
- In at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly sessions
- Evaluation method
- Opportunity-by-opportunity data
- Schedule
- Weekly
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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 weekly sessions
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Opportunity (trial) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during a class read-aloud, when the teacher pauses after an idiom in the text, the student will say what the idiom means in the story in their own words or with a picture choice before an adult prompt in at least 4 of 5 opportunities, on 3 of 4 consecutive weekly sessions, 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.
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