Driving Reading Comprehension through Literacy Skills Practice with Newsela ELA

July 20, 2023

Success Story: Benjamin Banneker Academy

How Benjamin Banneker Academy strengthens reading comprehension

See how Benjamin Banneker Academy uses Newsela ELA to support differentiated literacy skills practice, spark discussion, and help students grow as readers.

Outcome Summary

How Benjamin Banneker Academy made literacy practice consistent and engaging

The school used a structured Newsela ELA routine to support reading comprehension, strengthen skills practice, and help teachers use data to guide instruction.

Challenge

Support readers at varied levels

Teachers needed a way to differentiate instruction while helping students analyze texts, think critically, and deepen comprehension.

Shift

Launch a schoolwide skills routine

Third- through eighth-grade students joined a 30-Day Challenge, reading Newsela articles twice a week and completing short quizzes.

Impact

Use practice and data to grow

Teachers reviewed classroom data, shared insights, and used relevant content to support reading interventions, enrichment, and student discussion.

Who It’s For

School leaders

Curriculum and instruction teams

Literacy coaches

ELA teachers

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Driving Reading Comprehension through Literacy Skills Practice with Newsela ELA

Literacy skills practice resource for reading comprehension

Success Story: Benjamin Banneker Academy

How Benjamin Banneker Academy strengthens reading comprehension

See how Benjamin Banneker Academy uses Newsela ELA to support differentiated literacy skills practice, spark discussion, and help students grow as readers.

Outcome Summary

How Benjamin Banneker Academy made literacy practice consistent and engaging

The school used a structured Newsela ELA routine to support reading comprehension, strengthen skills practice, and help teachers use data to guide instruction.

Challenge

Support readers at varied levels

Teachers needed a way to differentiate instruction while helping students analyze texts, think critically, and deepen comprehension.

Shift

Launch a schoolwide skills routine

Third- through eighth-grade students joined a 30-Day Challenge, reading Newsela articles twice a week and completing short quizzes.

Impact

Use practice and data to grow

Teachers reviewed classroom data, shared insights, and used relevant content to support reading interventions, enrichment, and student discussion.

Who It’s For

School leaders

Curriculum and instruction teams

Literacy coaches

ELA teachers

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Driving Reading Comprehension through Literacy Skills Practice with Newsela ELA

How Benjamin Banneker Academy strengthens reading comprehension

How Benjamin Banneker Academy made literacy practice consistent and engaging

Support readers at varied levels

Launch a schoolwide skills routine

Use practice and data to grow

Driving Reading Comprehension through Literacy Skills Practice with Newsela ELA

How Benjamin Banneker Academy strengthens reading comprehension

How Benjamin Banneker Academy made literacy practice consistent and engaging

Support readers at varied levels

Launch a schoolwide skills routine

Use practice and data to grow

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