When did CommonLit start?

2013. CommonLit was founded by Michelle Brown. Michelle Brown, a former middle school ELA teacher, completed a research project at Harvard University and posted 30 lessons online.

Who invented CommonLit?

Solvay Interview with CommonLit Founder Michelle Brown

In this podcast, CEO Michelle Brown discusses her Latinx roots, the founding of CommonLit, and journey from the classroom to becoming a technology entrepreneur.

Is CommonLit a reliable source?

Reliable for best practices

CommonLit was born out of the belief that all teachers should have access to a tool that promotes educational best practices in literacy. Our team of expert educators painstakingly design every tool, feature, and lesson you see on the site, so you can trust it to be the best.

What grade is CommonLit for?

CommonLit is a teacher-founded nonprofit that provides schools with high-quality instructional resources and assessments for grades 3-12.

How much does CommonLit cost?

CommonLit Digital, including CommonLit 360 Curriculum, is 100% free for teachers and students, forever. As a nonprofit, our goal is to pay so teachers don't have to.

Student Video - Getting Started with CommonLit

What are the cons of CommonLit?

Cons: Students will need some help to get the most out of the toolbar. Older and more advanced students may tire of the assessment format if not tailored for or by them.

Is there a paid version of CommonLit?

CommonLit offers two paid packages: School Essentials and School Essentials PRO.

What grade do most kids read?

First and Second Grade (Ages 6–7)

Kids usually begin to: read familiar stories. "sound out" or decode unfamiliar words. use pictures and context to figure out unfamiliar words.

Can parents use CommonLit?

Can I create an account on CommonLit? Parents cannot currently sign up for a CommonLit account, but they can browse many of the Library resources and learn about other CommonLit offerings without an account.

Who funds CommonLit?

CommonLit is funded by 2 investors. Google and U.S. Department of Education are the most recent investors.

Does CommonLit have answer keys?

To view the answers for these questions, click “Answer Key” in the top right corner of the lesson preview. Please note, answers are only visible to users with confirmed educator accounts.

Do you have to pay for CommonLit?

CommonLit 360 is 100% free for teachers and students, forever. As a nonprofit, CommonLit's goal is to pay so teachers don't have to. Read more about why and how CommonLit is free here. To access the free curriculum, all you need is your free CommonLit Digital account.

Who is the CEO of CommonLit?

Michelle Brown - CommonLit, Inc.

What does Michelle Brown do now?

Now as the Founder and CEO of Brown Vox Media,Michelle continues to break new ground by empowering women of color to rise, speak and be heard. We do this by focussing on three pillars: we show women how to tap into their potential, tell their truth and transform their presence.

Why use CommonLit?

Overall, the students who completed more Commonlit 360 digital reading lessons showed greater reading growth than what is expected for typical middle schoolers. Additionally, there was an observed relationship between teachers' participation in CommonLit professional development sessions and student growth.

Should a 3 year old be able to write their name?

To demonstrate, by the age of three, there are many physical milestones a child should reach. Check out the following list of physical achievements to gauge your child's development. Most children at this age will be able to write their name, write some letters of the alphabet, and draw simple shapes.

Can kids read at 9?

Most kids are able to read fluently and independently by age 7-8 years old or 2nd-3rd grade. However, some kids might struggle well after this reading benchmark. If you have a 9 year old struggling with reading, there are strategies you can use at home to get them to their reading level.

What grade level is Harry Potter?

Like most milestones, there is no “right age.” It all depends on the kid—and the parents. But there are a few age-related guidelines to take into consideration: From a technical standpoint, Harry Potter is categorized as a middle-grade read, which typically encompasses 9–to–12-year-olds.

Can you be 19 in the 12th grade?

United States. The twelfth grade is the twelfth school year after kindergarten. It is also the last year of compulsory secondary education, or high school. Students are often 17–18 years old, and on rarer occasions, can be 19 years old or older.

Who wrote CommonLit?

2013. CommonLit was founded by Michelle Brown. Michelle Brown, a former middle school ELA teacher, completed a research project at Harvard University and posted 30 lessons online.

Where is CommonLit from?

CommonLit is a nonprofit organization based in DC. Our mission is to raise student achievement in reading and writing.

Does CommonLit have novels?

CommonLit has you covered. CommonLit's 360 curriculum for grades 6-12 provides each grade with at least one novel study unit. High-interest texts frequently taught in ELA classrooms anchor these units, including Animal Farm, The Giver, and more.