Target Ladder Action Plan
Target Ladder Action Plan
Scaffolded Goal Deconstruction & Skill Breakdown • Grade 6
IEP Progress Tool
Student Name ____________________
Grade & Date Grade 6 • Sept 2026
Case Manager ____________________
Target Domain Reading / Evidence (RL.6.1)
Previous Unmastered Target
"When given grade-level text, student will independently cite 2+ pieces of text evidence to support an inference with 80% accuracy across 4/5 probes."
Barrier & Root-Cause Analysis
- Struggles to differentiate explicit fact from inferential clue.
- Overwhelmed by full-length text without chunked passages.
- Requires structured sentence frames to articulate reasoning.
Revised Annual Measurable Goal (SMART)
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RL.6.1 / RI.6.1
Given an unfamiliar grade-level reading passage (lexile 850–950L) chunked into 2–3 paragraphs and a graphic organizer, the student will draw a valid inference and cite 2 pieces of accurate textual evidence using sentence frames, achieving an average score of 80% or 3/4 on an evidence rubric across 4 out of 5 consecutive bi-weekly opportunities by annual review.
Progressive Benchmark Ladder (Deconstructed Steps)
Sequential prerequisite mastery
Q1
Step 1: Evidence Identification with Given Choices Target: 80% (3 Trials)
Given a guided short passage (5th–6th grade) and an inference statement, student will highlight and select the 1 sentence from 3 options that directly supports the inference with 80% accuracy over 3 trials.
Q2
Step 2: Single Citation Retrieval on Graphic Organizer Target: 80% (3 Trials)
Given a chunked paragraph and an inference prompt, student will independently locate, highlight, and transcribe 1 accurate piece of text evidence onto a "What I Know / What Text Says" chart in 4 of 5 trials.
Q3
Step 3: Articulating Reasoning with Sentence Frames Target: 80% (4 Trials)
Given a 2-paragraph passage, student will formulate a written inference and connect 1 piece of quoted evidence using an academic frame ("Because the author states [X], I can infer [Y]") scoring 3/4 on rubric in 4 of 5 trials.
Q4
Step 4: Dual Citation & Independent Justification Mastery Criterion
Given an unfamiliar grade-level passage, student will independently state an inference, cite 2 distinct text citations, and write an explanatory sentence with 80% accuracy across 4 of 5 consecutive probes.
Specially Designed Instruction (SDI) & Accommodations
Chunked Passages: Text segmented into numbered paragraphs; limit probe text to 150–250 words during initial trials.
Visual Sentence Stems: Desk reference card providing evidentiary starters ("According to paragraph 2...", "The narrator shows...").
Highlighter Method: Color-coding system (Yellow = Clue/Evidence; Green = Student's Prior Knowledge/Inference).
Evidence & Inference Progress Tracker
Bi-Weekly Data Probes & Prompt Hierarchy Log • 10-Trial Series
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4-Point Evidence & Inference Scoring Rubric
Benchmark Criterion: 3/4 (75–80%)
Score 4: Advanced
Accurate inference; cites 2+ precise quotes; clearly explains how evidence proves inference.
Score 3: Proficient (Target)
Valid inference; cites 1–2 relevant textual details; evidence is logically connected using frame.
Score 2: Approaching
Plausible inference, but cites weak/tangential evidence or requires moderate teacher prompting.
Score 1: Emerging
Restates text literally without drawing inference, or provides evidence unrelated to prompt.
10-Trial Bi-Weekly Progress Monitoring Table Prompt Key: I = Independent | G = Gestural | V = Verbal | M = Model
| Trial | Date | Lexile/Text | Step # | Prompt | Rubric | % Acc. | Instructional Notes / Misconceptions |
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| 01 | 09/24 | 860L / Bio | Step 1 | V (Verbal) | 2 / 4 | 50% | Picked first sentence instead of evidence clue. |
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Quarterly Reporting Milestones & Decision Framework
Benchmark review required every 9 weeks
Quarter 1 Nov 2026
Target: Step 1 (80%)
Actual: ___% Met: Y / N
Quarter 2 Jan 2027
Target: Step 2 (80%)
Actual: ___% Met: Y / N
Quarter 3 Apr 2027
Target: Step 3 (80%)
Actual: ___% Met: Y / N
Quarter 4 Jun 2027
Target: Annual Goal
Actual: ___% Met: Y / N
Intervention Notes & Strategy Adaptations Log modifications when 3 consecutive probes fall below 70%
Record adjustments to chunking size, graphic organizer format, or sentence stems here...
