Spot opinions dressed up as facts
When to use this goal
For older students who can tell plain facts from plain opinions but miss opinions written to sound factual ("everyone agrees", "studies prove" with no source, "the only sensible choice"). Present levels in critical reading, not grade, decide fit.
- Baseline
- Give two probes and look at the third category; most students sort those statements as fact. Use current, school-appropriate topics.
- Tips
- Links well to civics, health and media units. Students who will vote, shop or apply for jobs soon meet this kind of language daily.
- Limits
- Items must be written so experts would agree on the label. The goal does not check whether a stated fact is true; pair with source evaluation work for that.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-lit-018.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given 12 statements from editorials, ads and social media posts, the student will label each statement as checkable fact, plain opinion, or opinion stated as fact and name the word or move that gives it away independently with at least 80% accuracy on statements labeled, on 3 of 4 consecutive biweekly probes, as measured by work-sample analysis collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 45% 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 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.
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 - Literary Analysis & Author's Craft
- Baseline
- 45% accuracy.
- Annual goal404 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given 12 statements from editorials, ads and social media posts, the student will label each statement as checkable fact, plain opinion, or opinion stated as fact and name the word or move that gives it away independently with at least 80% accuracy on statements labeled, 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 12 statements from editorials, ads and social media posts
- Behavior
- The student will label each statement as checkable fact, plain opinion, or opinion stated as fact and name the word or move that gives it away independently
- Criteria
- With at least 80% accuracy on statements labeled, 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 statements labeled
- 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 12 statements from editorials, ads and social media posts, the student will label each statement as checkable fact, plain opinion, or opinion stated as fact and name the word or move that gives it away independently with at least 80% accuracy on statements labeled, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- 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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