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Free reading passages & comprehension
Price †
Free
Grades
Grades 3-12
Platforms
Web
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Free reading passages & comprehension
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Visit CommonLitWhat is CommonLit?
CommonLit offers free, high-quality reading passages with comprehension questions for grades 3-12. A nonprofit making literacy accessible.
What we like
- Completely free
- High-quality literary passages
- Aligned to standards
- Comprehension questions included
- Great for older students
Worth knowing
- Not for early readers (starts grade 3)
- Web only
- Less engaging for reluctant readers
Where CommonLit ranks
- #1Best Newsela Alternatives (Free & Paid) (2026)
- #1Best Reading Comprehension Apps for 3rd Grade (2026)
- #5Best Reading Websites for Kids (2026)
- #77 Best BrainPOP Alternatives for Educational Videos (2026)
- #77 Best Edpuzzle Alternatives for Interactive Lessons (2026)
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