Read sarcasm from words and situation
When to use this goal
For students who take sarcastic remarks literally and are confused or upset by them. Present levels decide fit. The main clue is a mismatch between the words and the situation, which every student can learn to use; tone is a second clue.
- Baseline
- Use 10 scenes, about two-thirds sarcastic. Score correct when the student identifies the type and the real meaning. Record the clue used.
- Tips
- Teach the student they can ask "Are you being sarcastic?"; it is a fair question. Choose scenes about school and friends at the student's age.
- Limits
- Sarcasm depends on culture and on knowing the speaker. The goal does not ask the student to use sarcasm.
Original IEP Atlas template based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. ID se-aw-016.
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Goal
By the annual IEP review date, given 10 short written or video scenes in which a person makes a comment that is sarcastic or sincere, the student will say whether the comment is sarcastic or sincere, what the speaker really means, and the clue independently with at least 75% accuracy on sarcastic or sincere comments, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
Baseline: 30% 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. Opportunity (trial) recording 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 Social Awareness & Perspective Taking.
Met: Level of support. Defined.
Met: Blanks filled in. Nothing left to fill in.
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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
- Social-Emotional & Communication - Social Awareness & Perspective Taking
- Baseline
- 30% accuracy.
- Annual goal420 characters
- By the annual IEP review date, given 10 short written or video scenes in which a person makes a comment that is sarcastic or sincere, the student will say whether the comment is sarcastic or sincere, what the speaker really means, and the clue independently with at least 75% accuracy on sarcastic or sincere comments, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
- Timeframe
- By the annual IEP review date
- Condition
- Given 10 short written or video scenes in which a person makes a comment that is sarcastic or sincere
- Behavior
- The student will say whether the comment is sarcastic or sincere, what the speaker really means, and the clue independently
- Criteria
- With at least 75% accuracy on sarcastic or sincere comments, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Evaluation method
- Opportunity-by-opportunity data
- Schedule
- Weekly
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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 75% accuracy on sarcastic or sincere comments
- Mastery rule:
- in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes
- Collection schedule:
- weekly
- Method:
- Opportunity (trial) recording
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given 10 short written or video scenes in which a person makes a comment that is sarcastic or sincere, the student will say whether the comment is sarcastic or sincere, what the speaker really means, and the clue independently with at least 75% accuracy on sarcastic or sincere comments, in 3 of 4 consecutive weekly probes, as measured by opportunity-by-opportunity data collected weekly.
| 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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