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

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

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,

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

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

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 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 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

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!

Target Lessons About Courageous Women

Inspire students with lessons about women who stood up, broke barriers, and changed 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 Protecting Animals

Build students’ knowledge about animal conservation and help 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 Protecting Animals! You can find Target

8 Empowering Texts About Protecting the Environment

Our Earth is beautiful, but it is currently facing many challenges. From pieces of plastic dotting our oceans, to deforestation and disappearing species, the problems the Earth faces can often seem overwhelming to students. It is important to learn about these issues and empower students to make meaningful change in

8 Texts to Celebrate Earth

From gigantic mountains, to the depths of the ocean, Earth never ceases to amaze us. Students love learning about our planet! An important part of this education is learning how to protect the animals and natural areas we love. Reading texts that highlight conservation efforts will empower students to make

7 Twisty Tales for Teens

Middle and high school students will love these suspenseful stories!Many teenagers are drawn to dark and twisty tales. Stories that utilize twist endings to shock the reader shed light on issues in society, providing an opportunity to have broader classroom discussions about morals, government, and more.   Here are seven

7 Engaging Fables for Elementary Students

These engaging fables for grades 3-5 teach students important life lessons.Fables are a wonderful way to get students excited about reading and help them learn how authors convey important messages. Students will relate to the strong morals and life lessons in these fun short stories. Here is an engaging

9 Compelling Poems About Identity

These classic and contemporary poems explore themes of identity and growing up.During adolescence, students begin to question and explore their identities, sense of belonging, and who they want to grow into. These difficult yet exciting questions are a critical part of growing up. Here is a collection of poems

8 Great Poems for Elementary Students

These thematically rich poems about animals, nature, and more will be sure to engage your elementary students!Reading poetry is a wonderful way to improve your students’ reading skills. Poems that cover a wide range of themes and types of figurative language will engage your students while helping them learn

9 Texts to Help Teens Develop Social-Emotional Skills

These articles dig into important topics like happiness, stress, failure, and resilience.Some of the most important learning that happens in middle and high school goes beyond reading, writing, and math. As our students get older, they also need to develop key social-emotional skills like self-regulation and resilience. These nine

9 Mind-Blowing Texts About Discovery and Innovation

These texts about innovation are sure to get your students thinking creatively!Learning about new inventions and discoveries is a powerful tool to promote creativity and leadership with students. These informational texts about groundbreaking research will empower students to create solutions to problems they see in their communities and in

10 Fascinating Informational Texts for Elementary

These texts about famous figures, sports, art, and more are sure to engage your students!It can be challenging to find really engaging, exciting informational texts to hook your students and help them practice key nonfiction reading skills. That’s why we’ve put together this list of ten great

7 Thought-Provoking Texts to Celebrate Spring

These powerful texts about spring will help your students connect with nature.As the days get warmer, new life springs up around us. This time of year provides us with an important opportunity to reflect on our connection to nature and the world around us. This multi-genre selection of texts

11 Texts to Celebrate Spring

These texts for grades 3–5 focus on the changes and new life that springtime brings.The days are growing longer and warmer. Birds are chirping, and plant buds are beginning to appear. Spring is a wonderful, exciting time for students (and their teachers!) after a long winter. Check out

Bring Humor to Your Class With These Entertaining Texts

These nine funny and satirical stories are sure to amuse your students!Humor is a powerful literary tool that conveys important messages about life. Reading funny or satirical stories is a great way to make your students laugh and think critically at the same time! Here is a great selection

10 Inspiring Texts About Women Who Shaped History

These engaging texts about exceptional women are sure to inspire your students!History often leaves women’s achievements out of the narrative. Women have made tremendous contributions to a variety of fields, often breaking barriers and changing the world. Reading about the achievements of influential women can help students envision

Be Mine! 9 Heartfelt Texts All About Love

Celebrate romantic love with these 9 texts for middle and high school students.Nothing creates drama and excitement quite like the ups and downs of love and heartbreak, so it is no surprise that tales of love are so common. Popular narratives depict a fantasy in which two strangers are