High SchoolAges 14–15Writing
9th Grade Writing IEP Goals — SMART Examples
Free SMART IEP goal examples for 9th Grade students in writing (composition, mechanics, and written expression). Each goal includes measurable criteria — adapt the accuracy percentages, trial counts, and timelines for your student.
9th Grade Writing IEP Goal Examples
- By [date], [student] will produce a research-based argument essay with a clear claim, evidence from [X] sources, and a counterargument, scoring [Y] on the school rubric.
- By [date], [student] will write organized analytical responses to literary or informational texts with [Y]% accuracy on writing assessments.
- By [date], [student] will independently revise writing for clarity, style, and mechanics with [Y]% accuracy across [Z] opportunities.
- By [date], [student] will use domain-specific vocabulary and formal academic language appropriately in written work with [Y]% accuracy.
- By [date], [student] will produce polished writing across modes (narrative, argument, informational) scoring [Y] on a 4-point rubric.
Replace [date], [student], [X], [Y]%, and [Z] with values from your student's IEP and present levels of performance.
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