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A nonprofit reading comprehension platform with research-based passages and question sets for teachers.
ReadWorks is a free non-profit platform that provides reading passages, questions, and lessons for grades K-12. Teachers search a library of thousands of passages by grade, topic, and skill, then assign them to students with comprehension questions. The content is research-based and aligned to common reading standards.
Key Features
- Thousands of free reading passages for K-12
- Comprehension questions with every passage
- Audio versions for struggling readers
- Differentiation and vocabulary support
- Teacher data on student answers
- Article-a-day sets for background knowledge
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | All passages, questions, and teacher tools are free. |
Prices as listed in 2026 research. Always check the official site for the latest price — plans change. Free plan: Yes — it has a free plan.
Best for: teachers who want free, research-based reading passages and questions for grades K-12.
Popular with: Teachers, Students
Popular with: Teachers, Students
How it works
The platform includes tools for differentiation, vocabulary support, and audio versions of passages, so struggling readers can listen while they follow along. Teachers get data on student answers and can group students by skill. ReadWorks also offers article-a-day sets that build background knowledge over time.
ReadWorks is completely free for teachers, funded by donations and grants rather than subscriptions. It is best for teachers who want reliable, free reading material with good questions, without the complexity of a full platform.
Pros and Cons
✓ Pros
- Completely free with no upsell
- Research-based, standards-aligned content
- Audio support for struggling readers
- Simple to search and assign
✗ Cons
- Interface is simple and dated
- Limited interactive features compared with newer tools
- No built-in writing or discussion tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ReadWorks free?
Yes — ReadWorks has a free plan. Free
What is ReadWorks best for?
teachers who want free, research-based reading passages and questions for grades K-12.
What kind of tool is ReadWorks?
ReadWorks is a Education & Learning tool on VerlumoAI.
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View detailsLast reviewed: November 2026