In our work with partner schools and teachers, we have received several requests for recommendations regarding how to adapt STARI for use at home during this challenging period of distance learning.

In response to these requests, we have adapted several resources that we are making available to our broader STARI community. Please feel free to pass these resources along to others who may find them useful! While these resources were created with current STARI students and classrooms in mind, those who are new to STARI may find them useful as well.

These resources include:

Independent/Partner Reading Packets:

The Skin I'm In by Sharon Flake (Unit 1.1)

This compilation is designed to guide your students through the work of reading and comprehending the Unit 1.1 novel, The Skin I'm In, by Sharon Flake. This packet integrates the sections of the novel usually led by the teacher with guided reading. Students may use the packet independently, working at home.

Locomotion by Jacqueline Woodson (Unit 1.2)

This packet integrates the sections of the novel usually led by the teacher with guided reading with the partner reading activities. This compilation is designed to guide your students through the work of reading and comprehending the Unit 1.2 novel, Locomotion, by Jacqueline Woodson. Students may use the packet independently, working at home.

The Big Nothing by Jacqueline Woodson (Unit 2.2)

This compilation is designed to guide your students through the work of reading and comprehending the Unit 2.2 novel, The Big Nothing, by Adrian Fogelin. This packet integrates the sections of the novel usually led by the teacher with guided reading. Students may use the packet independently, working at home.

Additional units coming soon! 

Fluency Passages

STARI fluency passages are designed strategically to build decoding skills and background knowledge as well as developing fluency. STARI students can continue to build these skills at home using the fluency passages on their assigned level. This remote work can be enhanced if a student has a sibling or family member to work with as a partner or if the student can pair up with a classmate over the phone or computer. 

Additional suggestions regarding these resources and others are available via the link below.