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. 


We continue to add more state standards frameworks each year, but if you would like to suggest a specific framework, feel free to reach out to .

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?

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