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he Assignment

Summarize the article by answering the three questions listed below. Each question should have an answer that has a minimum of 5 sentences. Please make sure you read the statement on Plagiarism. Also, do not copy and paste the article- that is plagiarism.

 

1.      What is the main focus of the article? What are transitions and why do they cause children difficulties? 

2.      What are three strategies that are discussed in the article that can make transitions go smoother?     

         What ideas could you implement?  

3.      What were some of the positive guidance strategies the teachers used related to the case study of David? 

 Article Link: Planning Transitions.pdf 

(If you have difficulty accessing this pdf, contact your instructor for assistance)

Grading Criteria

The summary is graded on a 100 point scale. Maximum points are given when length of 3 paragraphs with each paragraph containing a minimum of 5 sentences is met and content summarizes key strategies to use with young children and families.

20 points – Three paragraphs are included, each paragraph has a minimum of five sentences

20 points – First paragraph summarizes the main focus of the article

30 points – Second paragraph summarizes three strategies from the article

20 points – Third paragraph gives specific strategies/ideas you will use when working with young children.