Spark. Transform. Mobilize.
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- Brief description: Includes news articles from many different publications, newspapers, and magazines rewritten at five different reading levels. Includes vocabulary and comprehension quizzes and writing assignments. Students can be given assignments online.
- Web-based: Yes
- Available on tablets/smart phones: Yes
- Proxy Hour Equivalent for reading, writing, and vocabulary (can only be obtained from paid version)
- 15 minutes (.25 hrs) for readings with Lexile levels below 800 (i.e.799 and below);
- 30 minutes (.5 hrs) for readings with Lexile levels of 800 or above
- 15 minutes (.25 hrs) for Power Words at any level.
Criteria for awarding Proxy Hour Equivalent: Completed reading and quiz (either online or printed PDF); verified by teacher/staff in student data. Here's a Reporting How-to Screencast.
- Getting Started page for teachers: https://support.newsela.com/category/getting-started/
Literacy Level
CASAS Score
Greater than 221
Accessibility
Cost
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