Post date: Feb 12, 2016 4:11:45 PM
Newsela is an innovative way to build reading comprehension with nonfiction that's always relevant: daily news. It's easy and amazing.
· Quick Start Guide for Teachers (HPISD can use “sign up with Google” options)
Features (free version):
Every Article At 5 Levels
Newsela makes it easy for an entire class to read the same content, but at a level that’s just right for each student.
High-interest Topics
News is nonfiction with an edge. From astronomy to zoology, there’s something for every student’s taste and every teacher’s subject area.
Assign Articles
Automatically assign articles to students. See who read the story, passed the quiz and took notes, all in a single screen.
Annotate & Collaborate
Lead students toward a deeper examination of content through interactive annotations and editable written-response questions.
Track Progress
The teacher and administrator binder records student results and displays reading-level achievement in a crystal-clear, visual format. Drill down to see results by specific Common Core standard.
There is a “pro” (paid) version but let’s start with the free version and see if we like it enough to look into the paid subscription. You may find that the free version is perfect.