STARI FAQs
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Program Overview & Implementation
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Series & Unit Design
Curriculum & Materials
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Instructional Techniques
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Student Placement & Grouping
Supporting Diverse Learners
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Progress Monitoring & Assessment
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Training & Support
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Most Frequently Asked
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Curriculum & Materials
To implement STARI as it was intended, you’ll need the following materials: STARI Curriculum Materials (Student Workbooks, Teacher Lesson Plans, Fluency Passages) STARI Literature (novels and nonfiction text sets) Additional supplies: STARI requires the use of timers and sticky notes on a regular basis. STARI also calls for standard classroom supplies on rare occasions, such as tape and scissors. Please see Get STARI Materials for more information, including the video at the bottom of the page. If you would like to order a combination of STARI curriculum materials, STARI literature, and professional learning, you may request a bundle quote!
Yes, STARI includes some writing activities that reinforce literacy skills. These include writing 5Ws summaries, preparing debate arguments supported by text evidence, writing short personal narratives and responses to comprehension questions.
There are no immediate plans for STARI to be fully computer-based.