Write an organized paragraph with a topic sentence, details, and a conclusion
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By the annual IEP review date, given a familiar topic and a 25-minute writing period, the student will write a paragraph with a topic sentence, at least three supporting details, and a concluding sentence independently, earning a score of at least 10 out of 12 on a 12-point paragraph organization rubric, on 3 of 4 consecutive scored paragraphs, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected every two weeks.
Baseline: 5 out of 12 rubric points.
- Condition
- Observable behavior
- Criterion
- Measurement method
Measurability check10 of 10 met
All structural checks are met.
Met: Observable behavior. The behavior is stated as an action.
Met: Condition. The goal states when or under what conditions the behavior occurs.
Met: Unit fits the behavior. Rubric score is a reasonable way to quantify this behavior.
Met: Explicit criterion. The success criterion is stated with a number and unit.
Met: Mastery rule and schedule. Mastery rule and collection schedule are stated.
Met: Method produces the metric. Rubric scoring can produce rubric score data.
Met: Review timeframe. The goal includes a timeframe.
Met: Baseline and target compatible. Baseline and target use the same unit and show change in the intended direction.
Met: Aligned with area of need. The wording still relates to Paragraph Organization.
Met: Level of support. The level of support is defined.
What this checks: the goal's structure and wording, using fixed rules: observable behavior, condition, criterion, method, mastery rule, timeframe, baseline/target consistency, and support. It can't judge whether the goal is appropriate, ambitious enough, or legally sufficient for a particular student. That requires assessment data and the IEP team.
About this template
- Level guidance
- Fits students who write several sentences on a topic but without a clear main idea, order, or closing. Present levels and writing samples, not grade, decide whether the full paragraph or an earlier step is the annual target.
- Baseline considerations
- Score two or three paragraphs written under the goal's conditions, with each row scored 0–3 using written descriptors. Note the response mode and any organizer used, and keep both the same during progress monitoring unless the goal changes them.
- Usage notes
- Use topics the student knows enough about to supply details. Keep the rubric visible during instruction. If an organizer is listed as a support, plan when it will be faded so the annual measurement matches the support written in the goal.
- Known limitations
- The rubric focuses on structure; it does not score sentence quality, word choice, or conventions. Familiar topics make details easier to generate, so keep topic difficulty similar across samples.
- Source
- Original IEP Atlas draft (AI-assisted) based on general measurement principles; not copied from any goal bank. Template ID
wr-par-001.
Short-term objectives (optional)
When are objectives required?Federal IDEA regulations require benchmarks or short-term objectives only for students who take alternate assessments aligned to alternate academic achievement standards (34 CFR §300.320(a)(2)(ii)). Your state or district may require them more broadly.
Matching data sheet
Rubric tracker. Your goal is a rubric score, so the sheet scores each rubric criterion and totals them.
Rubric tracker
Rubric score- Student label:
- Target:
- earning a score of at least 10 out of 12 on a 12-point paragraph organization rubric
- Mastery rule:
- on 3 of 4 consecutive scored paragraphs
- Collection schedule:
- every two weeks
- Method:
- Rubric scoring
- Data collector:
Goal: By the annual IEP review date, given a familiar topic and a 25-minute writing period, the student will write a paragraph with a topic sentence, at least three supporting details, and a concluding sentence independently, earning a score of at least 10 out of 12 on a 12-point paragraph organization rubric, on 3 of 4 consecutive scored paragraphs, as measured by a defined scoring rubric collected every two weeks.
| Date | Task / sample | Topic sentence states the main idea | At least three details support the topic sentence | Details are in a logical order and connected with transitions | Concluding sentence restates or wraps up the main idea | Total (of 12) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Preview shows 4 of 12 rows.
- Score each sample with a 12-point paragraph organization rubric. Attach or reference the rubric's score descriptors.
- Use the same prompt type and conditions for each scored sample.
- If two people score, check agreement on a few samples before relying on the data.
The CSV opens in Excel or Google Sheets with formulas for the calculated columns. Sheets are blank: IEP Atlas doesn't store student data.