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?