Explicit Teaching

Presents two strategy-related goals for children to achieve as they complete the lesson.

Introduces the strategy to children and models how good readers use the strategy when reading.

• Scripted text provides a model for using the strategy in a real-world scenario to tap children’s background knowledge.

• A familiar context builds children’s confidence for interacting with the strategy.

STARS Parts Instruction

Please follow the direction lines provided on the right hand side of the screen. Children follow along as you read the directions aloud.