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Verbal Reasoning

Find literacy resources for developing the reasoning skills students use to make inferences, interpret language, and understand ideas that aren’t stated explicitly. Explore research and instructional strategies that strengthen verbal reasoning as an important part of reading comprehension and knowledge building.

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Latest Verbal Reasoning Resources from Newsela

Newsela validity study MAP CFUs

Efficacy Study & Validity Report

December 19, 2025

Intentional practice encourages deep reading and boosts ELA achievement: A study of Newsela’s Checks for Understanding (CFUs)

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September 26, 2025

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

Science of reading support

January 1, 2025

Newsela ELA Supports Key Elements of the Science of Reading

Latest Verbal Reasoning Blogs from Newsela

A female teacher in a green cardigan stands at the front of a bright elementary classroom, smiling and gesturing while teaching a group of young students sitting at a table.

Elementary Reading Strategies for Stronger Comprehension

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Building Strong Elementary Literacy in K–5 Classrooms

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February 1, 2026

March Into Reading: Classroom Ideas & Resources for Teachers

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Newsela validity study MAP CFUs

Efficacy Study & Validity Report

December 19, 2025

Intentional practice encourages deep reading and boosts ELA achievement: A study of Newsela’s Checks for Understanding (CFUs)

Red color background or design element

September 26, 2025

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

Science of reading support

January 1, 2025

Newsela ELA Supports Key Elements of the Science of Reading

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

Building reading comprehension and meaning-making skills

Making Meaning: Building Comprehension into Reading

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Help Students Master ELA Skills In Any Grade Band

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What Is Draft Writing?: Teacher Edition

How To Teach Argumentative Text in 9 Easy Steps

February 15, 2025

How To Teach Argumentative Text in 9 Easy Steps

February 12, 2025

What Is a Claim in ELA?: Things Your Students Should Know

5 Support Strategies for Students Reading Below Grade Level

Keep these 3 tips handy when promoting literacy across your curriculum

Keep these 3 tips handy when promoting literacy