Newsela ELA

Find individual texts by subject, text type, theme and popular ELA categories to find the perfect article for you’re teaching.

From the Content Library

1. Click on 'Content Library' at the top menu.

2. Select 'Articles and texts' from the Explore content dropdown menu.

3. On the search results page, select the Articles tab at the top (select another tab to view other types of content).

4. Utilize the filters on the left-hand to narrow down the display by language, reading levels, instructional features, reading skills, standards, and topics.   

5. Here you can explore content selections that are ready for the ELA classroom. 

6. Each article card will display the type of text it is (news, informational, fiction, etc.), the text’s recommended maturity level and reading level, as well as which reading skills checks are available within the article if applicable.

7. Click on any article card to access the full text and build your assignment. You can find grade level standards alignment on the article's Quiz.

   

From the ELA specific page

1. Click on 'ELA' at the top of any Newsela page.

2. Select a category from the left hand menu to be directed to that section, or scroll the page to locate it.

3. Click on a showcased collection or text set card to access it, or click on 'view more' at the bottom of the section to view all associated text sets and collections available within your account and click on your desired collection or text set card from there.

4. Utilize the categories menu on the left hand side to be directed to that section, or scroll the page to locate the category of your preference.

5. Click on a showcased article card to access it, or click on 'See more' at the bottom of the section to view all associated content available within your account and click on your desired article card from there.

   

Text Sets and Collections are two ways that you’ll see articles organized on Newsela.

Text Sets: Groups of articles that share a common theme. You can create your own Text Sets or explore Text Sets created by other teachers and by Newsela editors.

Collections: Curriculum resources that contain content and instructional materials aligned to the scope and sequence for a subject, that have been purchased for your school or district.

Explore Text Sets and Collections

You can explore all Text Sets and Collections available to you or view Text Sets that teachers you work with have created:

Browse all Text Sets and Collections

1. Click on 'Content Library' at the top of the page

2. Select 'Text Sets' from the dropdown menu

3. Utilize the filters on the left hand side to narrow down the display by language, reading levels, instructional features, reading skills, standards, and topics.   

4. Click on any text set or collection card to be taken to the its' landing page. Here you can read the overview, preview the sections or units, and locate instructional resources.

   

View Text Sets created by others

1. Click 'Content Library' at the top of the page

2. Select 'From my school' from the dropdown menu

3. Scroll the displayed page to locate Text Sets

4. Click on any text set or collection card to be taken to the its' landing page. Here you can read the overview, preview the sections or units, and locate instructional resources.

   

Using the Search Field

When you search on Newsela, Text Sets appear as one of the search tabs.

1. Enter a search term into the Search bar

2. Select the Text Sets tab above the search results

3. All Text Sets already curated by educators on that topic will be displayed

4. Utilize the filters on the left hand side to narrow down the display by language, reading levels, instructional features, reading skills, standards, and topics.

5. Click on any text set or collection card to be taken to the its' landing page. Here you can read the overview, preview the sections or units, and locate instructional resources.  

   

From the ELA specific page

1. Click on 'ELA' at the top of any Newsela page.

2. Select a category from the left hand menu to be directed to that section, or scroll the page to locate it.

3. Click on a showcased collection or text set card to access it, or click on 'view more' at the bottom of the section to view all associated text sets and collections available within your account and click on your desired collection or text set card from there.

4. Click on any text set or collection card to be taken to the its' landing page. Here you can read the overview, preview the sections or units, and locate instructional resources.

   

Examples of Collections and Text Sets

Fiction/Nonfiction Paired Texts Regularly updated literature and nonfiction pairings to support students in making connections between the two.

Novel Studies Offer engaging nonfiction content to complement the novels you’re teaching through current events connections, background reading, and thematic connections.

Reading Skills Collections Jumpstart Newsela’s adaptive article level with grade-level texts and extended quizzes so each student sees content at the level that’s suitable for them.

Research Projects Elementary text sets to spark research on a range of cross-curricular topics. 

Nonfiction Paired Texts Different nonfiction text types organized by Theme, Perspective, Current Event, and Topic to help students dig deeper into a particular subject or item of study.

Topics for Debate Selections of Newsela texts that present perspectives and provide the background information students need to make sense of the debate and argue their point.

Expeditionary Learning Articles that support and enhance the themes and topics of 3 - 5 grade Expeditionary Learning curriculum. 

Wonders Additional texts to help their students dive deeper into the genres, themes, and topics of McGraw Hill's Wonders curriculum for grades 3-6. 

myPerspectives Texts that enhance and support each of the 6 myPerspectives units per grade level to connect to the unit's theme, essential question, topics, and suggested books.

Find articles across Newsela ELA categories by searching for keywords or subjects. To search, follow these steps:

1. Click into the Search field at the top left of any Newsela page.

2. Enter a keyword or subject. As you type, Newsela displays articles and Text Sets that match your search term(s).

3. Click on any of the suggestions to select it, or continue to type your own keyword then click Enter.

4. Use the tabs at the top of the page to narrow down your search results to a specific content type.

5. Utilize the filters on the left hand side to narrow down the display by language, reading levels, instructional features, reading skills, standards, and topics.  

   

Find a multiple choice Quiz ​​on every text aligned to state standards for informational text and fiction, along with customizable Write prompts​​ to promote important writing and literacy skills. Student Polls, Power Words, Annotations, Checks for Understanding, and Guided Highlights may also be available for assignment.

1. Click on an article that meets the needs of an upcoming lesson.

2. From the article page, expand the Assignment Builder on the right hand side.

3. To preview the Write Prompt or Quiz, click 'View' next to each activity.

4. To select an activity to include in your assignment checkmark the box next to it

   

Select an option from the My Content dropdown menu, under 'Content Library' at the top of any Newsela page, to locate your own saved content, original text sets, text sets created at your school and promoted content by your district.