Using S.P.I.R.E. STAR for Instruction and Assessment
S.P.I.R.E. STAR is an online platform that complements the print materials in the S.P.I.R.E. 4th Edition program. This guide will help you navigate S.P.I.R.E. STAR and use its features for instruction and assessment.
PDF Guide: Using S.P.I.R.E. STAR
Accessing S.P.I.R.E. STAR:
Log in to your teacher account here. Once you have assigned a lesson, you can access the lesson content and materials through the Activity and Pack icons on the dashboard. More details can be found here.
Using S.P.I.R.E. STAR for Instruction
S.P.I.R.E. STAR allows you to deliver structured, 10-step lessons divided into scenes, which correspond to the steps in the S.P.I.R.E. lesson plan. The 10 steps include Phonogram Cards, Phonological Awareness, Word Building, Decoding and Sentence Reading, Pre-Reading, Reading, Sound Dictation, Pre-Spelling, Spelling, and Sentence Dictation. More details can be found here.
Using S.P.I.R.E. STAR for Assessment
S.P.I.R.E. STAR offers assessments such as the Placement Test, Concept Mastery Fluency Drills, Concept Assessments, and Pre-/Post-Tests. You can assign assessments through the library, follow on-screen instructions, and record student responses on your device. S.P.I.R.E. STAR automatically scores assessments and displays results in the Reports tab. More details can be found here.
Digital Components and Resources
S.P.I.R.E. STAR provides access to digital components and resources, including Phonograms and Word Cards, Keywords and Pictures, a Teacher Pack, and a Class Pack.
Using S.P.I.R.E. STAR, you can create an engaging, interactive learning experience for your students while efficiently tracking their progress and tailoring instruction to their needs.
Support
Email: Submit a Case
Phone: 800-225-5750, Option 3 (Technical Support)