CommonLit 360

Improvements in students’ writing scores related to CommonLit use

Study demonstrates a relationship between CommonLit use and student writing growth A study of students’ writing growth at 22 research partner schools in two states during the 2022-2023 school...

How Cape Fear MS builds confident communicators with CommonLit 360

One glance into Melissa Merritt’s ELA classroom was all that was needed to recognize something special: Eighth grade students sat clustered at table groups, fervently debating the fine line...

Everything You Need to Know about CommonLit's All-Green EdReports Rating for Grades 6-8

EdReports is a nonprofit organization that independently reviews instructional materials for K-12 education. With the mission of supporting educators in identifying high quality instructional materials, the EdReports content review...

Students Using CommonLit Saw Significant Reading Gains of 2-6 Additional Months of Learning

A new evaluation of CommonLit shows significantly higher reading growth for students in CommonLit classrooms Exciting reading gains were observed in a recent study on CommonLit’s efficacy in 531...

Announcing: CommonLit 360 for Middle School Earns All-Green EdReports Rating

We’re proud to announce that CommonLit 360 for grades 6-8 has received a top rating from EdReports, with all-green scores in every gateway. A green score represents...

CommonLit 360 Provides Complete ELA Resources for grades 6-12

An engaging curriculum featuring integrated reading and writing lessons, vocabulary, discussion opportunities and more With the recent publication of the latest CommonLit 360 units for juniors and seniors, the full-...

Jumpstart Your CommonLit 360 Adoption with On-Site Professional Development

CommonLit 360 Foundations Jumpstart PD CommonLit is excited to introduce our newest professional development offering — Foundations Jumpstart! Our expert facilitators will provide on-site, hands-on guidance over two days,...

Culminating Tasks: Summative Assessments That Create Alignment and Foster Engagement

How to increase curricular cohesion and spark student interest with CommonLit 360  Teachers spend weeks, sometimes months, preparing students for end-of-unit exams and summative assessments. There are reviews,...

How the CommonLit 360 Curriculum Helps Support Students with Disabilities

Explore the curricular features that provide additional tools to bolster learning  While CommonLit 360 was created to support all students and their learning needs, the full-year digital ELA curriculum...

Top 5 Reasons Administrators Love CommonLit 360

Teachers have a lot on their plates. They have to balance planning, grading, supporting students, and more. As administrators, we know you want to give them the support they need...

CommonLit 360's Related Media Explorations: Increasing Engagement and Deepening Learning

Learn about how CommonLit’s English Language Arts curriculum engages students in media analysis tasks that bring each CommonLit 360 unit’s topics and themes to life. Maintaining high student...

Everything You Need to Present CommonLit 360 at Your School

Be a teacher advocate – help bring CommonLit 360 to your school or district with this informative, ready-made presentation to share with administrators and stakeholders Do you love CommonLit 360...

5 Ways CommonLit 360’s Writing Instruction Helps Students' Confidence

Study Shows Students' Writing Self-Efficacy Increases with CommonLit Teaching students how to write effectively is one of an English teacher’s most important and challenging tasks. Along with...

Bring CommonLit to your district in 4 easy steps

Exploring new curriculum options? Work with our team to try out CommonLit 360 with full support in your district. CommonLit 360 is a full-year standards-aligned ELA curriculum for...

Student Gains on Statewide English Language Arts Assessments Seen Year After Year for CommonLit 360 TN School District

Blount County, TN saw incredible gains in their state English Language Arts Assessment scores. CommonLit is proud to share the English Language Arts Assessment result in a district that began...

CommonLit 360 Edition 2.0: Everything You Need to Know

Exciting updates to CommonLit’s ELA curriculum for grades 6-8 The CommonLit 360 Curriculum Edition 2.0 for Middle School (grades 6-8) will be fully published by mid-...

CommonLit’s Professional Development Saves Teachers’ Time and Helps Them Effectively Implement 360

Looking to effectively implement CommonLit 360? CommonLit’s Professional Development modules set both teachers and students up for success. Get a quote CommonLit 360 is our research-backed ELA curriculum...

CommonLit 360 Utilizes Best Practices to Develop Students' Vocabulary Skills

Learn about the vocabulary assignments and quizzes that come with each CommonLit 360 unit. The link between literacy and vocabulary development is well-documented. Research shows that explicit instruction of...

Updates to CommonLit 360 for Middle School (Grades 6-8)

Our new and updated units are responsive to research and teacher feedback, and have been created with student and teacher growth in mind. Big news: CommonLit 360 Edition 2.0...

CommonLit 360 Drives Academic Improvement in NYC Schools

A study of CommonLit 360 across 11 middle schools shows strong growth in reading achievement among kids utilizing the curriculum. CommonLit 360 is CommonLit’s high-quality, engaging, and full-...

15+ Tips to Make CommonLit 360 Units Come Alive for Your Students

Engage students with these incredible teaching strategies that will get them moving, talking, and learning CommonLit 360 is a rigorous and grade-level aligned curriculum that has been shown to...

How to Teach a CommonLit 360 Research Unit

Engage students with interesting research topics, teach them skills to become adept independent researchers, and help them craft their end-of-unit research papers. CommonLit 360 is a comprehensive ELA...

Advocate for the Use of CommonLit’s Full Instructional Program in Your School or District

Our easy-to-use presentation will help you make your case to administrators and key stakeholders about why CommonLit is the best choice for your team Do you love using...

"Characters Who Change & Grow": A Short Story Unit from CommonLit 360 that will Get Students Excited About ELA in 6th Grade

This ELA Unit includes engaging short stories and a nonfiction text that will engage students and help them reflect on their own lives to discuss how people change overtime. What...

“Following the Crowd:” A Short Story Unit from CommonLit 360’s ELA Curriculum That Will Pique Students’ Interest

This ELA Short Story Unit will get students excited about reading and spark incredible classroom discussions. What Is CommonLit 360? CommonLit 360 is a free English Language Arts curriculum for...