Does CommonLit offer a comprehensive curriculum?


Yes! CommonLit created CommonLit 360: a comprehensive, full-year English Language Arts curriculum for grades 6–12. Like everything else you currently access on CommonLit.org, it is free through your educator account.

Here are some of CommonLit 360's features:

  • Comprehensive units: 6 units per grade for grades 6-12
  • High-quality Texts: Carefully-selected, authentic texts that are high interest, culturally responsive, and relevant to students
  • Full coverage: Reading, writing, discussion, vocabulary, and grammar standards covered in every unit
  • Direct instruction: Direct instruction is targeted on specific skills and woven throughout the units
  • Scaffolded supports: In-text questions, optional outlining materials, graphic organizers, and accessibility tools
  • Ready-to-use materials: Teacher copies, student writing exemplars, ready-made student handouts, editable slide decks, interactive material, and more
  • Supportive teacher tools: Unit guides, help videos, and on-demand technical support
  • Integrations: Integrations with the option to share assignments to Google Classroom and Canvas
  • Independent reviews: Grades 6-8 earned all-green scores in every gateway from EdReports
  • Rigorous research: Studies demonstrate positive impact on student reading achievement and teacher practice with CommonLit 360

To learn more about CommonLit 360, sign up for an upcoming introductory webinar on the CommonLit webinars page. 


Get access to teacher training for CommonLit 360, formative skills assessments, and school- and district-wide data reports with School Essentials PRO Plus. Learn more about CommonLit 360 here.