What are the standards CommonLit uses? Where can I view all the standards?
CommonLit currently aligns to Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as well as the state standards for several U.S. states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NE, NC, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, UT, VA, WI, and WV.
While standards do vary slightly by grade, here's the general breakdown for CCSS:
RL - Reading: Literature
Key Ideas and Details
- RL.1 - Evidence
 - RL.2 - Theme & Summary
 - RL.3 - Key Details (Setting, Characters, Interactions)
 
Craft and Structure
- RL.4 - Word Choice
 - RL.5 - Structure & Plot
 - RL.6 - Point of View
 
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
- RL.7 - Compare & Contrast Reading to Media
 - RL.8 - N/A for Literature
 - RL.9 - Compare & Contrast Texts
 
RI - Reading: Informational
Key Ideas and Details
- RI.1 - Evidence
 - RI.2 - Central Idea & Summary
 - RI.3 - Interaction of Ideas, Events, & Individuals
 
Craft and Structure
- RI.4 - Word Choice
 - RI.5 - Organization & Structure
 - RI.6 - Point of View
 
Integration of Knowledge and Ideas
- RI.7 - Inclusion of Media
 - RI.8 - Argument & Claims
 - RI.9 - Compare & Contrast Texts
 
If you'd like to change your preferred state standards, see How do I change my preferred state standards?