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CommonLit

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Price from$350/moFree
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
iOSYes—
AndroidYes—
Plans published43
Spec score · Teacher Resource Libraries8.5 (#4)7.0 (#30)
HeadquartersWashington, DC, United StatesSheffield, England, United Kingdom
SupportPaid school plans list priority teacher support and a dedicated success manager among their support features.For resource download or file issues, Tes directs users to [email protected] and suggests using an up-to-date browser, with the site optimized for Google Chrome.

Plans

CommonLit

  • CommonLit DigitalFree
  • Spark$4,200 a year
  • Core$7,200 a year
  • Elevate$12,800 a year

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Tes Resources

  • Free resourcesFree
  • Individual paid resourcesPrice not published
  • School LicencePrice not published

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In their own words

CommonLit

CommonLit is a nonprofit literacy provider offering teaching materials and an English language arts program for schools. Its Text Library gives teachers access to thousands of free literary works and texts from diverse and contemporary authors. CommonLit 360 is a full-year, standards-aligned curriculum for grades 6–12, combining reading, writing, speaking, and listening around complete texts and grade-level tasks. It includes three benchmark assessments for tracking students’ reading growth and proficiency during the school year. The materials support literacy development for grades 3–12, while the 360 curriculum covers grades 6–12. Listed integrations include Clever, ClassLink, Canvas, and Google Classroom; Canvas is limited to eligible paid school packages. Google Classroom can import classes and students, post assignments to the class stream, and export scores to the gradebook. The Digital plan is free for teachers and students. School plans are listed at $4,200 a year, $7,200 a year, and $12,800 a year, each with a one-year commitment.

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Tes Resources

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