Literacy is the force that lifts us all to a life of discovery and learning. We believe every student has the potential—and the right—to think deeply, create boldly, and rise fully. Magnetic Literacy equips students with the knowledge, skills, and voice to grow as confident readers, writers, and thinkers.
We createdMagnetic Literacyto be more than a core reading curriculum. It nurtures independent thinkers—fully equipped and eager to rise and engage with the world.
“My students are doing things I honestly didn’t think they were capable of yet. They aren’t just completing tasks—they’re really thinking, discussing ideas, and using evidence from texts.”
— Grade 1 Teacher
Testimonials
“Instead of saying ‘do this, do that,’ this book has a good question that helps us think—and keep thinking.”
— Grade 4 Student
Testimonials
“After piloting multiple programs, Magnetic Literacy was the clear choice.”
— Grade 4 Teacher
Knowledge That Builds.
Thinking That Lifts.
Magnetic Literacybegins with knowledge and skills, but it doesn’t stop there. As students move through a unit, they deepen their understanding, synthesize, reflect, and communicate thinking with clarity.
THINK Sets Honor Inquiry and Nurture Knowledge
Research-based text sets spark exploration and scaffold access to a complex anchor text. Visual texts activate knowledge, conceptual texts deepen understanding, and connection texts fuel engagement.
A Fully Integrated Literacy Journey
Foundational skills and literacy weave into a joined experience, built on the same topic to reinforce each other. Students build decoding, comprehension, and language skills in a connected whole.
Clear Insights, Powered by i-Ready
To accelerate growth for every student, teachers need reliable data at their fingertips. Magnetic Literacy pairs seamlessly with i-Ready, giving teachers clear, actionable data to guide instruction.
What's Included
Student Worktext
Six unit-specific volumes per grade
Text sets that honor inquiry and nurture knowledge, (including Trade Books for Grades K–1)
Integrated instruction across foundational skills, vocabulary, comprehension, writing, grammar and syntax, and oral language
Daily opportunities for writing and discussion
Instruction aligned to reading science, with systematic practice that builds fluency
Embedded module and unit assessments
Student Assessment Book (*additional purchase)
Student Digital Experience
Digital Student Worktext for anytime, anywhere access
i-Ready Inform assessment for actionable insights
i-Ready Personalized Instruction tailored to each student’s reading needs (*additional purchase)
Foundational Skills Classroom Set
Topically connected decodable readers for every unit
Card sets for sound spelling, word building, articulation, and high-frequency words
Alphabet Tales Big Book and Alphabet Books (Grade K)
Teacher’s Guide
Six unit-specific volumes per grade
Explicit lessons that use a gradual-release framework
Research-backed instructional routines
English Learner supports tailored to each lesson
Practical guidance for facilitating writing instruction, discourse, and knowledge building
Consistent support for evidence-based practices across all literacy domains
Includes printed Anchor Charts to reinforce learning and recall
Teacher Digital Experience
Digital Teacher’s Guide for flexible planning
Resources designed for whole class and differentiated instruction, including session slides, student-led activities, articulation videos, and more
Interactive Implementation Guide for planning, pacing, and classroom setup
i-Ready Inform reporting, including Grade-Level Planning (Scaffolding) and Results reports
Tools for assigning digital practice and monitoring student progress
FAQs
Absolutely. Decades of Science of Reading research have demonstrated the importance of systematic, explicit instruction in the foundational components of literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. Magnetic Literacy uses evidence-based approaches in teaching these skills before giving students opportunities to practice and apply them with rich knowledge-building content to ensure reading proficiency.
Magnetic Literacy goes beyond foundational literacy and knowledge acquisition to igniting students’ ability to synthesize, think, and communicate. Magnetic Literacy gives students multiple opportunities to demonstrate their thinking through speaking and writing. For additional background, see this EdSurge article.
Planning is streamlined and efficient. Unit and weekly planners clearly show how each lesson and skill connects. All teachers’ materials are organized and easy to access, so you can walk into your classroom feeling prepared, focused, and ready to teach.
You won’t just teach skills in isolation—you’ll weave them into every text, discussion, and writing task so students build vocabulary, syntax, oral language, and writing skills as they read, think, and talk. Even foundational skills come alive in context. That means more connected learning, more purposeful engagement, and more relevance to what they’re exploring.
Magnetic Literacyworks hand-in-hand with the i-Ready Assessment suite to help teachers translate data into meaningful instruction. You’ll get ready-to-use resources that meet every student where they are so you can focus on what matters most: teaching.
Trying something new—especially in the classroom—is never easy. It takes time, energy, and trust. That’s why one out of every three employees on the i-Ready team works side by side with teachers. You’ll have the support you need every step of the way with practical tools, real classroom insight, and a team that understands what it’s like to be in a classroom.
We’re pleased that you’d like to try out Magnetic Literacy for yourself. The program will be available for pilots beginning in January 2026. If you would like to discuss setting a pilot up in your school, simply provide your information below, and we will be in touch soon to go over your needs and requirements.
More than 160 school districts are currently piloting Magnetic Literacy. Below are real comments from real teachers about their experience with the program.
A Thinking-Focused Curriculum
"Magnetic Literacy is a thinking-focused curriculum. Students aren’t just learning skills—they’re thinking deeply about what they read.”
Fully Integrated Literacy
“Everything connects—reading, writing, speaking, and listening.”
Knowledge That Builds to Understanding
“Students preview the anchor text, build knowledge through supporting texts, and then return to the anchor text with confidence and depth.”
i-Ready Integration
“I learned so much about my students because of the assessments, and it helped me see exactly where support was needed.”
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