App

Evaluation Rubric Newsela

Domain 1 2 3 4
Skills can be chosen by the
teacher and strong
Curriculum Connection connection to content can
be made with current
news/media.
Learning environment is
extremely relevant and
Authenticity authenticallows for
students to navigate news
and articles.
Feedback is limited.
Teacher will have to
Feedback provide feedback to
student
comprehension/response.
Newsela allows students
to choose content, grade
level and Lexile score
Differentiation based on their reading
levels. Also has a Spanish
language option for all
articles.
Easy to use for students of
varying age range and
User Friendliness language skills. Can
search for specific topics
or by content area.
 Student will use the app as
directed by
teacheranother way to
Student Motivation
connect students with
curriculum through the
use of articles/news.