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Newsela ELA Supports Key Elements of the Science of Reading
January 1, 2025
Guide preview
Connect word recognition and language comprehension to classroom practice
Use the guide to see how Newsela ELA connects word recognition and language comprehension with knowledge-rich texts, vocabulary support, formative assessment, and scaffolds.
Inside the Guide
Connect the strands of skilled reading
1
Look beyond word recognition
See why skilled reading depends on both efficient word recognition and the ability to construct meaning from language.
2
Strengthen language comprehension
Explore how high-interest texts, vocabulary supports, formative assessments, and lesson suggestions can build knowledge and comprehension.
3
Support word recognition and fluency
See how decodables for older readers, adaptive leveling, Listen mode, and shareable annotations support reading development.
4
Build consistency across schools
Connect research-aligned literacy priorities with resources and instructional supports across classrooms and schools.
Newsela ELA Supports Key Elements of the Science of Reading
January 1, 2025
Guide preview
Connect word recognition and language comprehension to classroom practice
Use the guide to see how Newsela ELA connects word recognition and language comprehension with knowledge-rich texts, vocabulary support, formative assessment, and scaffolds.
Inside the Guide
Connect the strands of skilled reading
1
Look beyond word recognition
See why skilled reading depends on both efficient word recognition and the ability to construct meaning from language.
2
Strengthen language comprehension
Explore how high-interest texts, vocabulary supports, formative assessments, and lesson suggestions can build knowledge and comprehension.
3
Support word recognition and fluency
See how decodables for older readers, adaptive leveling, Listen mode, and shareable annotations support reading development.
4
Build consistency across schools
Connect research-aligned literacy priorities with resources and instructional supports across classrooms and schools.
Newsela ELA Supports Key Elements of the Science of Reading
Guide preview
Connect word recognition and language comprehension to classroom practice
Use the guide to see how Newsela ELA connects word recognition and language comprehension with knowledge-rich texts, vocabulary support, formative assessment, and scaffolds.
Inside the Guide
Connect the strands of skilled reading
1
Look beyond word recognition
See why skilled reading depends on both efficient word recognition and the ability to construct meaning from language.
2
Strengthen language comprehension
Explore how high-interest texts, vocabulary supports, formative assessments, and lesson suggestions can build knowledge and comprehension.
3
Support word recognition and fluency
See how decodables for older readers, adaptive leveling, Listen mode, and shareable annotations support reading development.
4
Build consistency across schools
Connect research-aligned literacy priorities with resources and instructional supports across classrooms and schools.
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