Newsela

Today, I toured a website called Newsela. This is an online tool that is a collection of non-fiction articles that ranging from current events, history, literature, science and many more. There is a wide range of sources and offer articles from elementary to high school. This site is free for students and teachers. But, there is a pro edition that offers more options for the teacher. Articles seem to be updated regularly. The articles are offered on different reading levels which make it easy for the teacher to cater to the needs of each student. After you assign a reading, there is a quiz and a writing prompt tailored to that particular article. It is helpful as well because there is content available in Spanish and can switch between Spanish and English for ELL students. With the pro edition, the teacher can monitor student progress and customization. You can simply search for a topic you are discussing in class, and many articles come up for your convenience. I found many of the articles very interesting and engaging. I think that most students would as well.  There is a built in dictionary, translator that all support the students learning. This is an impressive site for teachers to incorporate more reading in to the curriculum.