The Knowledge Middle Schoolers Need. Texts They’ll Want to Read.
Build Knowledge. Unlock Complex Texts.
The more a student knows, the more they comprehend. By building skills in service of knowledge, students will be able to tackle more complex texts. Explore ELA is a supplementary research-based program that builds knowledge, comprehension, and vocabulary cohesively and across subject areas with rich, relevant content. With exciting units and over 1,000 texts, multimedia, and instructional resources, Explore ELA develops the literacy students need to read confidently while providing educators instant access to the most engaging standards-aligned content .
Engineered to Engage Middle schoolers are eager to engage with content that resonates with them. That’s why we don’t just adapt adult-level texts from other sources. Every Explore ELA text and multimedia resource is thought-provoking, relatable, and sure to motivate your middle schoolers. How do we know? They’ve all been vetted by middle school educators like you.
Increase Reading Volume and Stamina Students need access and variety to read voluminously. Explore ELA provides a variety of genres, formats, and perspectives across diverse topics, ensuring students engage with content that is meaningful and intentional. With thoughtfully curated opportunities to extend reading and deepen learning, we promote sustained engagement.
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Stepping Up to Grade-Level Texts Every middle schooler is unique, both in personality and academic journey. Support readers of all levels with easy-to-use scaffolds and differentiation tools, including background-building videos, vocabulary slideshows, and audio read-alouds. Plus, we’ve crafted simple and powerful learning modules—called Power Packs—specifically for striving readers to help them build the confidence and skills needed to read grade-level texts.
Adjustable Lexile ® Measure Empower all learners to access the content.
Vocabulary Preview Introduce words in context before students interact with a text.
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The Search for High-Quality Content Is Over High-quality instructional materials are essential but not always easy to find. Explore ELA’s user- friendly design streamlines the process. With a single search, you can effortlessly browse rigorous, research-based content and lessons created by Scholastic’s powerhouse of writers, journalists, and educators. Search by skill, standard, topic, or genre to quickly and effectively fill your most critical knowledge and skill gaps.
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Content tailored to their interests and age
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Ready-to-go units and lessons of varying lengths Comprehension checks and real-time reports
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Meaningful data at the class, school, and district levels Transparency into content, standards, and skills
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Literature Study Explore ELA not only simplifies novel study but aligns it with the Science of Reading, offering
fully curated, step-by-step units designed to deepen
comprehension. From pre-reading activities to in-depth background knowledge building, educators can rely on expertly selected content and strategically placed knowledge stops, enabling them to focus on delivering meaningful instruction.
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Strengthen Teacher Capacity and Satisfaction We offer quick, easy-to-access professional development videos embedded directly within
the planning experience. These point-of-use videos are short, focused, and designed to enhance teachers’ growth as practitioners, helping them succeed with Explore ELA while fitting seamlessly into their busy schedules.
See the Gains. Drive the Learning. You need to know what your students need. So we provide you with actionable, real-time data to inform instruction. High-level reports for administrators measure usage, quality of usage, and learning—so you can be sure your investment is paying off.
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Explore ELA saves teachers hours of planning and preparation time. It has so many great connected resources together in one place, and because they are vetted by Scholastic, we know that they are legit and worthwhile.”
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Empower Educators with Professional Development We’re committed to empowering your staff with professional development that enhances their teaching skills and fosters student engagement. Our course offerings and coaching sessions provide the support needed to create vibrant learning environments and drive student success.
Explore ELA: Cultivating Student Engagement and Background Knowledge Kick off the journey with an overview of Explore ELA, designed to equip educators with tools and strategies to enhance student engagement and comprehension.
Small-Group Instruction to Strengthen Meaning (Grades 6–8)
Strategy Groups That Strengthen Meaning (Grades 6–8) Explore the benefits of strategy groups and how to identify individual readers’ needs through conferences to prepare targeted strategy lessons.
Learn how to utilize formative data to select texts and plan comprehension-focused small- group lessons that boost student achievement.
Building Students’ Word Knowledge with Explicit Vocabulary Instruction (Grades 6–12) Align vocabulary instruction to research-based best practices and develop effective strategies for direct instruction.
Literature Circles: Getting Them Started (Grades 6–12) Understand the essentials of literature circles and how to facilitate authentic student–led discussions around texts.
Coaching Benefit from personalized coaching—virtual or in-person—that empowers educators to implement effective Science of Reading-based literacy practices in their classrooms, fostering a supportive learning environment for all students.
Explore the Program
The Library Discover the perfect story or article to complement your core curriculum and enhance student learning.
• Authentic texts • Bell ringers & exit tickets • Anchor charts • Quizzes tagged with skills and standards
• Videos • Writing kits
• Choice boards • So much more
Units and Text Sets • Literature Studies: Transform your classroom with Science of Reading–based learning experiences using novels. • Skills Lessons: Easily integrate our step-by-step lessons into your weekly routine for focused, engaging instruction. • Power Packs: Deliver 20-minute comprehension and knowledge-building boosts for striving readers. • Text Sets: Enhance learning with multigenre text sets on topics and themes that align to middle school curriculums.
Ready to Ignite Curiosity and Close Learning Gaps? Contact a Scholastic specialist today at (800) 387-1437 or visit scholastic.com/exploreela
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