1. Newsela- Tips for Success!!!
Newsela Directions and Rubric
Read Passage within current Lexile Range.
Answer four comprehension questions. (5 points each)
Complete 5 Meaningful Annotations. (10 Points each)
Complete the “Write” Response.
Newsela Grading Rubric
Multiple Choice Questions /20
Annotations /50
Write Response /30
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Grade /100

2. Read the passage type that is closest to your Lexile.
If you choose a Lexile range that is too low, then you will not be exercising the muscles in that beautiful brain!!
If you choose a Lexile that is too high, you are giving yourself brain burnout!!!

3. Meaningful Annotations
When you highlight text in the article, you will have the choice of 4 highlighter colors. What types of information should you choose to annotate.
The authors claim
The central idea
Supporting evidence
Your opinion- do you agree or disagree with the author’s text
Challenging vocabulary- highlight and define using an online dictionary.
Questions about the text
What is the purpose of this text…informational, opinion/argument piece?
**You are to make 5 meaningful annotations
in each Newsela article**

4. The “Write” Activity
Prompt- Write a short paragraph that explains the central idea of the article. Use at least two details from the article to support your response. en-us/articles/ Write- Toolkit-

5. Sample Responses
Please proofread your “Write” response prior to submitting for grading! Let’s take a closer look…

6. Score Value 1

7. Score Value 2

8. Score Value 3

9. Newsela and College and Career Readiness
“Watch out world because here I come!”
Standard Strand: Key Ideas and Details: CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.R.1 I can read text closely to determine what the text says explicitly (right there) and to make logical inferences (educated guess) from it; cite specific textual evidence when writing or speaking to support conclusions drawn from the text.