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See how to add notes to Newsela texts, share annotations with students, and review their responses during instruction.
What to Watch For
1How do you add an annotation in Newsela?Select a passage, choose a highlight color, write a note, and save your annotation.
2How can teachers organize and share annotations?Use the Activities panel to edit, delete, or share notes with students reading the same Lexile version, and color-code details like main ideas and vocabulary.
3Where can teachers review student annotations?Students can add their own notes alongside teacher annotations, and teachers can view student annotations on the assignment review page.
See how to add notes to Newsela texts, share annotations with students, and review their responses during instruction.
What to Watch For
1How do you add an annotation in Newsela?Select a passage, choose a highlight color, write a note, and save your annotation.
2How can teachers organize and share annotations?Use the Activities panel to edit, delete, or share notes with students reading the same Lexile version, and color-code details like main ideas and vocabulary.
3Where can teachers review student annotations?Students can add their own notes alongside teacher annotations, and teachers can view student annotations on the assignment review page.
How to Add Annotations in NewselaLearn how to highlight text and add annotations in Newsela, share teacher notes with students, use color codes, and review student annotations.Oct 16, 2026https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/66f182e7ce15762d01b32e09/6ad2191320a05b4f561f4f9e_Add%20Annotations.png