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Language Comprehension

Find literacy resources for strengthening the knowledge and language skills students use to understand what they read. Explore strategies related to vocabulary, background knowledge, language structures, verbal reasoning, and literacy knowledge that support stronger reading comprehension.

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Latest Language Comprehension Resources from Newsela

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October 15, 2026

Comparing Themes Across Texts Worksheet

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October 14, 2026

Word Sort Worksheet for Vocabulary

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October 14, 2026

Summarizing Worksheet: 5 Ws and How

Latest Language Comprehension Blogs from Newsela

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15 Fun Ways To Teach Vocabulary in Any Classroom

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Word Meaning and Word Choice: How to Teach Both

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How to Teach Point of View in ELA

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December 12, 2025

Book Club With Jennifer Serravallo

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September 26, 2025

Explicit Literacy Instruction for Secondary Readers - A Conversation with Jennifer Serravallo

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Writing’s Role in Literacy: A Conversation With Joan Sedita

Science of reading support

January 1, 2025

Newsela ELA Supports Key Elements of the Science of Reading

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November 4, 2024

12 Benefits of Switching to Standards-Based Grading

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Adolescent Literacy with Newsela: Strategies to Build Knowledge and Language Comprehension

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August 20, 2025

Unlock Deeper Understanding With Text Connections

Boost Students' Verbal Reasoning With 4 Strategies

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What You Need To Know About Teaching Literacy Knowledge

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What Is Language Structure and How Do I Teach It?

Summarizing in Reading: Help Students Get To The Point

Summarizing in Reading: Help Students Get To The Point

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How To Teach Summarizing to Students: 15 Strategies To Try