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Our Text Library gives teachers access to thousands of engaging fiction and nonfiction texts paired with ready-to-use questions and lesson supports.
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3,000+ texts

ready-to-teach for grades 3-12

30+ genres

literary and informational texts

1,000+ authors

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High-quality texts that students love to read

Find contemporary and classic texts by authors like Jason Reynolds, Shirley Jackson, Amy Tan, Steve Jobs, and Malala Yousafzai to bring into the classroom.
Literary and informational texts, from poetry to primary sources
Featured, trending, and topical texts for every grade level
Texts for every reading level, from grade 3 through grade 12
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All the pieces you need to teach an engaging lesson

CommonLit text lessons save teachers valuable planning time. Find a lesson based on topics or standards, and start teaching.
Teacher-facing summaries for quick internalization
Discussion questions to deepen understanding
Paired lessons for cross-textual connections

Formative assessments built for flexibility

Every lesson includes standards-aligned assessment questions that allow teachers and leaders to track comprehension over time.
Automatically graded multiple choice questions
Open-ended-response with a simple grading page
Performance data for classes and individual students
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Built-in supports for real learners

Seamless tools for teachers to provide differentiated support on grade-level texts and tasks to make lessons accessible without lowering rigor.
Guided Reading Mode supports comprehension with in-reading questions
Highlight and annotation tools to support close reading skills
Read-aloud and translation tools available for every text

Text Library in action

Explore our blog for resources on our Text Library content and research on the efficacy of our ELA program.
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Text Library

Why Teachers Love the CommonLit Text Library

With engaging texts, built-in supports, and flexible lesson options, the CommonLit Text Library makes it easier for teachers to plan meaningful reading instruction.
3 min read
Mar 19, 2026
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Text Library

10 Spring Poems and Stories for Your ELA Classroom

These spring-themed poems and stories for elementary, middle, and high school classrooms help students explore nature, change, and the season ahead.
4 min read
March 11, 2026
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Text Library

10 Engaging Poems to Teach for National Poetry Month

National Poetry Month is the perfect time to bring poetry into your classroom. These poems invite students to explore identity, culture, and the power of language.
4 min read
April 3, 2026March 11, 2026
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Lakewood Public School District, NJ

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