Collect new words from independent reading
When to use this goal
For middle school students who read independently but notice few new words, so their vocabulary grows slowly. Fit depends on present levels showing a regular independent reading time.
- Baseline
- Count complete entries (word, sentence, and a meaning guess) over two weeks. Check that entries come from the student's reading, not from a list.
- Tips
- Share collected words in small group and add the best ones to a class wall. Letting the student choose words keeps the habit going.
- Limits
- Entries are a permanent product, so the adult cannot see when they were made. Collecting words does not show learning them.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID rd-voc-038.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, during the week's independent reading time, given a word log or sticky notes, the student will record a new or interesting word with the sentence it came from and a guess at its meaning independently at least 4 times per week, in 4 of 5 consecutive weeks, as measured by frequency recording collected weekly.
Baseline: 0 times per week.
- 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. Frequency fits this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. Number and unit stated.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Both stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Frequency (event) recording gives frequency 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 Vocabulary.
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 - Vocabulary
- Baseline
- 0 times per week.
- Annual goal339 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, during the week's independent reading time, given a word log or sticky notes, the student will record a new or interesting word with the sentence it came from and a guess at its meaning independently at least 4 times per week, in 4 of 5 consecutive weeks, as measured by frequency recording collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- During the week's independent reading time, given a word log or sticky notes
- Behavior
- The student will record a new or interesting word with the sentence it came from and a guess at its meaning independently
- Criteria
- At least 4 times per week, in 4 of 5 consecutive weeks
- Evaluation method
- Frequency recording
- Schedule
- Weekly
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Matching data sheet
Frequency & rate tracker. Records the count and the observation length.
Frequency & rate tracker
Frequency- Student label:
- Target:
- at least 4 times per week
- Mastery rule:
- in 4 of 5 consecutive weeks
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Frequency (event) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, during the week's independent reading time, given a word log or sticky notes, the student will record a new or interesting word with the sentence it came from and a guess at its meaning independently at least 4 times per week, in 4 of 5 consecutive weeks, as measured by frequency recording collected weekly.
| Date | Observation period (start–end) | Minutes observed | Activity / context | Count (tally) | Rate per minutecount ÷ minutes (only if periods vary) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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- Count each occurrence of the defined behavior per week.
- Keep the observation length the same each session. If it varies, compare rate per minute, not raw counts.
- Write the behavior definition at the top of the sheet so all data collectors count the same thing.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets, with formulas. Sheets print blank; no student data is stored.