Paragraph Tracker Data Sheet
Special Education Progress Monitoring
Paragraph Writing Data Sheet
Target: 5 / 10 Opportunities
Student Name _________________________
Grade / ID _________________________
Case Manager / Evaluator _________________________
IEP Target Date _________________________
Annual IEP Goal
Given a topic, student will be able to independently produce a paragraph with 3–5 sentences staying on topic and the correct sequence of events with conventions across 5 out of 10 opportunities.
1 Sentence Count
Must contain 3, 4, or 5 complete sentences with subject and predicate.
2 On Topic
All sentences relate directly to the assigned prompt without irrelevant off-topic details.
3 Event Sequence
Chronological or logical sequence using transitional cues (First, Next, Then, Last).
4 Conventions
Capitalization at start, end punctuation (. ? !), and readable age-appropriate spelling.
| Trial | Date | Topic / Prompt Given | 3–5 Sent.
(Y / N) | On Topic
(Y / N) | Sequence
(Y / N) | Conventions
(Y / N) | Independence
(Ind / Ppt) | Met?
(+ / -) | Notes / Initials |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| #1 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
| #2 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
| #3 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
| #4 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
| #5 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
| #6 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
| #7 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
| #8 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
| #9 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
| #10 | ___/___ | | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Y / N | Ind / P | + / - | |
Cumulative Mastery Tracker (Shade in successful opportunities) Mastery Threshold: 5 Successful Trials
1 ___/___
2 ___/___
3 ___/___
4 ___/___
5 ★ GOAL
6 ___/___
7 ___/___
8 ___/___
9 ___/___
10 ___/___
Trial Summary
Total Trials Administered: _____ / 10
Total Successful (+): _____ / 10
Goal Attainment: _____%
Goal Determination
Not Met (< 5 / 10)
Goal Met (5 / 10 achieved)
Exceeded (> 5 / 10 achieved)
Evaluator Verification
I verify that the recorded probes represent independent student writing samples.
Teacher Signature & Date
Paragraph Probes Student Sheet
Writing Progress Assessment
Paragraph Writing Probe
Probe Form A Trial #: ______
Name:
Date:
Topic Prompt
Getting Ready for School in the Morning
Write a complete paragraph that tells the sequence of events for how you get ready for school. Stay on topic and write between 3 to 5 sentences in order.
Sequence Planning (Brainstorm the order before writing):
1. First
2. Next
3. Then
4. Finally
Write Your Paragraph Here: Goal: 3–5 sentences in correct order
✓ Student Self-Check (Review your writing):
3 to 5 Sentences
Stayed on Topic
Events in Order
Capitals & Periods
Scoring Stamp 3–5 Sentences: [ Y / N ] | On Topic: [ Y / N ] | Sequence: [ Y / N ] | Conventions: [ Y / N ]
Independence: [ Ind / Ppt ] Goal Met: [ + / - ]
Writing Progress Assessment
Paragraph Writing Probe
Probe Form B Trial #: ______
Name:
Date:
Topic Prompt
How to Make Your Favorite Snack or Sandwich
Explain the steps you take to prepare a delicious snack. Tell the events in order from start to finish. Remember to write 3 to 5 sentences and stay on topic.
Sequence Planning (Brainstorm the order before writing):
1. First
2. Next
3. Then
4. Finally
Write Your Paragraph Here: Goal: 3–5 sentences in correct order
✓ Student Self-Check (Review your writing):
3 to 5 Sentences
Stayed on Topic
Events in Order
Capitals & Periods
Scoring Stamp 3–5 Sentences: [ Y / N ] | On Topic: [ Y / N ] | Sequence: [ Y / N ] | Conventions: [ Y / N ]
Independence: [ Ind / Ppt ] Goal Met: [ + / - ]
Writing Progress Assessment
Paragraph Writing Probe
Probe Form C (Custom Topic) Trial #: ______
Name:
Date:
Assigned Topic Prompt
Write a complete paragraph about the topic above. Include 3 to 5 sentences, keep your events in , and stay .
