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Star Sheet Strategy 1: Minimizing Distractions

0 to 25 points

·         Three (3) distractors are identified that could be disturbing Edward in his current seating arrangement.

·         Why you chose each distractor is explained with heavy reliance on the research found in the accompanying Star Sheets.

·         Specific examples are used to demonstrate how each distractor creates disturbance for Edward in his current seating arrangement.

·         Clearly defined solutions are applied to demonstrate how minimizing distractions will help solve Edward’s problems with his current room arrangement.

·         Research used from the accompanying Star Sheets is cited often and directly within your paper.

Star Sheet Strategy 2: Maximizing Access

0 to 30 points

·         Two (2) hindrances to instructional access are identified as they pertain to Edward in his current seating arrangement.

·         Why you chose each hindrance is explained with heavy reliance on the research found in the accompanying Star Sheets.

·         Specific examples are used to demonstrate how each hindrance creates disturbance for  Edward in his current seating arrangement.

·         Discussion explains the importance of teacher access to Edward’s desk location.

·         Clearly defined solutions are applied to demonstrate how maximizing access will help solve Edward’s problems with his current room arrangement.

·         Research used from the accompanying Star Sheets is cited often and directly within your paper.

Start Sheet Strategy 3: Matching Room Arrangement to Lesson Purpose

0 to 25 points

·         Correct identification is made about what is wrong with the current room arrangement as it pertains to the teacher’s learning goals for Edward.

·         Discussion of why the current room arrangement does not support the lesson purpose is explained with heavy reliance on the research found in the accompanying Star Sheets.

·         Specific examples are used to demonstrate how the current arrangement hurts Edward’s productivity in his current seating arrangement.

·         Clearly defined solutions are applied to demonstrate how matching room arrangement to lesson purpose will help solve Edward’s problems with his current room arrangement.

·         Research used from the accompanying Star Sheets is cited often and directly within your paper.

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Writing Mechanics

0 to 10 points

·         Current APA format guidelines are followed.

·         Includes title page and abstract.

·         Ideas flow in a logical sequence; structure is clear and easy to follow.

·         Rules of grammar, word usage, punctuation, and spelling are correctly followed.

·         Sentences are well constructed; transitions direct the flow of thought.

·         Presence of grammatical errors does not disrupt content of the paper.