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Short, high-quality, focused texts are ideal for building knowledge and vocabulary both in whole and small group instruction. Check out these sites below for free articles and stories that purposefully align to content area and ELA standards. Can print for instruction. Many include paired texts, text sets, additional teaching and learning tools, and more.
Searchable by Grade Level/Lexile:
Searchable by Grade Level/Lexile:
Free collection of leveled fiction and nonfiction for 3rd-12th gradeÂ
Free access to multi-leveled articles on current events--pay for more varied access
Leveled fiction and nonfiction content for grades K-12Â
Explore over 40,000 books, audiobooks & learning videos. Multilingual options, too!Â
Other Great Sites for Short Reads:
Other Great Sites for Short Reads:
Kids News Articles--searchable by category, interest, and word count
For readers 9-14 years old. Searchable by topic. Great for integrating science and ELA!
Grades 2-8. Current events articles that include think and discuss questions and more. (Canadian)
2000+ high interest articles that answer intriguing questions--users can ask their own questions
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