Improve Reading Comprehension and Track Formative Data with Target Lessons With CommonLit’s Target Lessons, students develop critical and transferable reading skills while educators seamlessly track formative skill-based data. When students master high-leverage and transferable reading skills, it makes it possible for them to make dramatic reading growth (National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, 2000). This is why
Elementary 8 Texts Featuring Disabilities and Learning Differences to Build Classroom Empathy and Inclusion IntroductionThe beginning of the year is a key time to form trusting, meaningful relationships in your classroom community. These texts feature historical figures or characters with disabilities and learning differences, including texts about members of the Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Blind or Visually Impaired communities, people with autism,
Elementary 10 Texts That Will Line Up Perfectly with the Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS) IntroductionElementary school teachers know the benefits of STEM education for kids. And, in 20 states and the District of Columbia, teachers must align science lessons to Next-Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Unfortunately, in some elementary schools, courses like science can get put on the back burner in favor of longer ELA
Schools & Districts Spark Reading Growth with CommonLit School Essentials PRO Get school and district-wide access to professional development, benchmark assessments, data tracking tools, and onboarding support to ensure success with CommonLit’s digital program!If you are ready to request a quote, please fill out this quick form or email partnerships@commonlit.org. You might already be familiar with CommonLit.
CommonLit 360 Announcing CommonLit 360 Edition 2.0 In the middle of 2021, CommonLit published six CommonLit 360 (Edition 1.0 COVID-19 Emergency Release Version) units for grades 6-10. These units made remote learning easier for many teachers. We are grateful to our supporters who made this urgent work possible in a time when so many teachers needed
Schools & Districts CommonLit's Assessment Series Empowers Schools with Actionable Data Schools can unlock 3 benchmark assessments for grades 3–12 to track student growth with the purchase of School Essentials PRO. CommonLit’s Assessment Series is easy-to-use, high quality, and affordable. Teachers can administer up to three specialized benchmark assessments throughout the school year that each include three grade-level reading
Schools & Districts Exciting CommonLit Additions for SY 22–23 Canvas integration, 360 Units for grades 11 and 12, and hundreds of new lessons! At CommonLit, we’re always thinking of new ways to support teachers and students. That’s why we’re excited to share some great new additions to our digital literacy program for SY22–23! Canvas IntegrationCommonLit’
Español Cómo usar CommonLit para leer en familia Comparta con las familias de sus estudiantes los textos de UNESCO y CommonLit estas vacaciones Todos sabemos que la importancia de la lectura trasciende la asignatura de español o lengua y los muros de la escuela. Leer en casa, en compañía de un familiar, genera una actitud positiva hacia la
Español Paisajes, actividades y amores de verano a través de la lectura El verano es una época esperada por el clima cálido y la convivencia que se promueve entre familiares y amigos. Llega con una dosis de entusiasmo y vitalidad debido a que gozamos de más horas de luz, provocando que nuestro organismo produzca mayores cantidades de serotonina, conocida como la hormona
Español ¡El Desafío de Lectura en Vacaciones regresa! CommonLit promueve la lectura en familia con historias interesantes para todas las edadesEste año nos unimos con UNESCO para ofrecer colecciones atractivas para que los niños, niñas y jóvenes lean solos o con miembros de la familia, impulsando su aprendizaje y alentándolos a leer. La lectura contribuye a que niños,
Lessons about Grief, Trauma, and Loss Use these lessons to facilitate discussion and help students process complex emotions around tragic events. If you’ve dealt with grief in your own life, you know that it never really leaves you. For some children as well as adults, it can take years to process a traumatic event. These
Secondary 6 Texts About Adventure and Independence Experiencing new adventures is an important part of becoming independent. Trying different things and going new places helps establish teens' sense of self. As educators, it is important to encourage our students to take on new challenges and experiences. That is why we have curated six lessons that center around
Elementary 7 Stories To Spark a Sense of Adventure Get your students excited for new adventures with these seven stories!Whether it is going to camp or trying out a new hobby, going on adventures are an important part of growing up. These eight stories about adventurous kids who took risks and tried new things will be sure to
Secondary 7 Exciting Texts About Sports Middle and high school students are sure to love these texts about different sports! From soccer to basketball to baseball, sports are a meaningful part of many teens' lives. Reading about sports in the classroom is a great way to engage your students. This text set includes exciting short stories,
Elementary 7 Texts About Summer Activities and Hobbies Get your students excited for a joyful summer with these seven texts! Students (and their teachers) are buzzing with excitement as they look toward a summer filled with sunny days and fun hobbies. Inspire your students to get involved in a variety of activities this summer with these seven engaging
Español 10 cuentos cortos que encantarán a adolescentes y jóvenes Impulse el amor por la lectura con estos textos literariosLos cuentos cortos son una excelente opción para involucrar a sus estudiantes en la lectura. En CommonLit hemos seleccionado cuentos cortos que incluyen giros de trama, suspenso, finales inesperados y mensajes aleccionadores. Estos textos encantarán a sus estudiantes por la riqueza
CommonLit’s 2022 Summer Reading Challenge CommonLit’s Summer Reading Challenge is back for Summer 2022! Families can choose from reading lists full of engaging stories. CommonLit’s Summer Reading Challenge is back for Summer 2022 with reading lists full of engaging stories for children to read on their own or with family members. In summer
Elementary 8 Texts by Asian American Authors Students will Love Engage your students with these thematically rich stories and poems by Asian American authors!We want all of our students to be able to see themselves in stories they read, so we have collected eight poems, fables, folktales, and short stories that celebrate the voices and experiences of Asian American
Secondary 9 Compelling Texts by Asian American Authors These meaningful texts by Chinese American Authors are sure to engage your students!It is essential to celebrate the diversity of voices in our classrooms. In order to do so, we are showcasing texts by prominent Chinese American authors. These nine powerful memoirs, short stories, and poems that highlight cultural
Target Lessons Target Lessons About Teens We Can Learn From Empower your students with lessons about teens who are changing the world while helping them practice key comprehension skills with CommonLit’s Target Lessons.At CommonLit, we are always thinking about new ways to support students and teachers, which is why we are excited to present our Target Lessons about
Target Lessons Target Lessons About Trailblazers Inspire students with lessons about people who shaped history while helping them practice key comprehension skills with CommonLit’s Target Lessons.At CommonLit, we are always thinking about new ways to support students and teachers, which is why we are excited to present our Target Lessons about Trailblazers! You can
Target Lessons Target Lessons About Human Behavior Get students thinking critically with lessons about human behavior while helping them practice key comprehension skills with CommonLit’s Target Lessons.At CommonLit, we are always thinking about new ways to support students and teachers, which is why we are excited to present our Target Lessons about Human Behavior! You
CommonLit 360 An Overview of Argumentative Units in CommonLit 360 for Grades 6-10 Our argumentative units center student voice and writing with interesting topics and activities that build argument skills and encourage student choice.CommonLit 360’s argumentative units put the crucial skill of argument writing at the forefront of each unit and offer a chance to dig into relevant, engaging topics. These
Español 5 formas de monitorear la comprensión lectora de los estudiantes Las herramientas de CommonLit ayudan a los docentes a analizar el desempeño e impulsar el progreso de los estudiantes.Retroalimentar a los estudiantes es de vital importancia porque les ayuda a responsabilizarse de su aprendizaje, les permite darse cuenta de que el docente se preocupa por su progreso y les
Target Lessons Target Lessons About Black History Teach students about important people and events in Black history while helping them practice key comprehension skills with CommonLit’s Target Lessons.At CommonLit, we are always thinking about new ways to support students and teachers, which is why we are excited to present our Target Lessons about Black History!
