Present Level of Performance

Goal 1: In order to read a list of ten words beginning at his level of independence and gradually
becoming difficult, Henry will be given guided reading and individualized reading instruction in
the use of context and word chunking, and he will be able to read aloud with an accuracy of 93
% at a rate of 70 correct words per minute in two-thirds of three trials by the end of August.
Based on Henry’s evaluation report, he struggles with letter-word identification. After
being asked to read a list of words beginning at his level of independence and gradually
becoming more difficult, he scored within the low average range. His score was only 88 %. This
goal aims at helping him improve his skills in letter-word identification. Through guided reading
and individualized reading instruction, Henry will receive tailored instruction on word chunking,
and the use of context to understand how a word is used as well as its correct pronunciation. His
previous score was 88%, and after about one month, the goal is to help Henry attain a score of
93%. He will have increased by 5 %, and this will have been good progress.
The above goal meets the SMART goal criteria. First, the goal is specific in naming the
skill to be taught and the targeted result. Henry will be assisted in reading with more accuracy, at
a faster rate, within a period of one month. The goal is also measurable and is stated in a way that
Henry’s progress can be measured. Through individualized reading instruction and guided
reading, Henry will be able to increase his reading score by 5 percent. Third, the goal is
attainable, as it shows a level of progress that is realistic for Henry. It is also relevant to the
performance level of Henry and clearly shows that the aim is to help him get better at reading.

Lastly, the goal is time-bound. It will be achieved within a period of one month, and by the end
of August, Henry should have increased his ability at letter-word identification by 5 %.
Goal 2: Before the end of the year, given direct instruction, practice and necessary support, and
then prompted to formulate and write five sentences comprised of three given words along with a
picture within a 6-minute timeframe, Henry will write four out of the five sentences correctly
after two trials and by the end of September.
The evaluation report shows that Henry scored a low average score of 82 in writing
fluency. He, therefore, needs assistance and support to improve his writing fluency. This gaol
aims at helping him improve his writing skill by managing to write a minimum of four sentences
comprising three words within six minutes. The aim is to have him achieve this level within a
period of two months.
Henry scored 82, which is below the average range. The goal aims at helping him achieve
a better score. It meets the SMART goal criteria because it is specific. It clearly names the skill
that Henry will master, and he targeted results. Within two months, Henry will have mastered
better writing skills. He will construct four correct sentences out of a possible five. Secondly, the
goal is measurable. It states that through direct instruction and the necessary assistance by the
teacher, Henry will be able to improve his writing fluency. The goal is attainable. It shows
Henry’s current level and estimated level of growth while clearly stating how the learner will be
assisted in making progress. Besides, the goal is relevant. Henry needs assistance with improving
his writing fluency, and this goal indicates how this will be done to help him go to the next level.
Lastly, this goal is time-bound. It shows the timeframe (two months) within which Henry will be
helped to improve his writing fluency.

Goal 3: Given the necessary support and then provided with a list of ten words to phonetically
pronounce using letter patterns that gradually advance in difficulty, within five minutes, Henry
decodes nine words correctly in three consecutive trials by the end of August.
Henry scored a standard score of 87, which is within the low average range. Thus, he
struggles with decoding words. The third goal aims at helping Henry improve on his phonetic
pronunciations by helping him achieve a score of 90 by the end of August. The goal aims at
helping Henry master decoding by being able to accurately pronounce words phonetically. If he
is able to decode nine words out of a possible ten words correctly, hen he will have shown
commendable progress. The goal aims at helping him achieve that level by the end of August.
The goal is short-term, and evaluation will be done after only one month. The aim is to ensure
that Henry gets consistent updates on his progress. According to his evaluation report, he is very
concerned with knowing his progress after a test. Thus, making the goal short term comes in
handy in ensuring that he gets periodic updates of his progress. Also, it helps motivate him. After
an improved score, he will be happy with his progress and motivated to put in more effort to get
better.
The above goal meets the SMART goal criteria. First, it is very specific in naming the
area that will be improved. Henry is struggling with decoding, and the goal shows how he will be
assisted in doing better at phonetic pronunciation. The goal is also measurable. It states how
Henry will be assisted in making progress. He will be provided with support on word decoding
until he can master the art of fluent reading. Third, the goal is attainable. It provides realistic
progress for Henry that is based on his current performance level. The goal is to improve by
three from a score of87 to a score of 90. With the necessary support from the teacher, this is
attainable. Other than being attainable, the goal is relevant. It clearly shows how the skill to be

improved relates to the areas that Henry needs assistance. The goal is relevant to Henry’s needs
as it aims at helping him improve a low score and be able to decode words with improved
accuracy. Lastly, this gaol is time-bound.it includes a timeframe within which Henry will
achieve it, with the right and necessary support and materials. The gaol also states how progress
will be measured and the duration it will take before evaluation is done.