Reading for the TikTok generation
Literal integrates literature with cutting-edge differentiation features to faciliate teaching and learning and to improve student reading interest, focus, and practice.
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Put pleasure back into grade level reading practice
Enhance reading interest and cater to diverse preferences and learning styles with books in multiple formats. Literal partners with Comics Plus for comics and manga on Literal.
Books
Hundreds of chapter books (novels, novellas, short stories) along with speeches and historical documents.
Plays
Classic dramas including Shakespeare and Greek tragedies as well as a small selection of modern stage plays.
Poems
From Beowulf to Homer to the Harlem Renaissance, Literal has the ballads, sonnets, and epics you need.
Comics
Thousands of high-interest titles (graphic novels, comics, manga) from Comics Plus keep students interested and engaged.
Secondary teachers everywhere choose Literal
Differentiate without changing the grade level of the text
Literal redefines differentiation by scaffolding chapter books with mutiple reading modes and cutting-edge AI features that support grade level reading practice and engagement.
Multimodal
Literal offers four reading modes: Plain view, audio, chat view, and a traditional comic reader from Comics Plus.
Multilingual
Read, listen, and assess understanding in 50+ languages using the latest AI models from the world's best providers.
Interactive
Restate passages in multiple playful styles like "valley girl," or "modern language" to support fun and to aid understanding.
Adaptive
Support comprehension with instant, contextually aware explanations for any passage of text with Literal's Aida AI.
What is Literal chat view?
Literal chat view is an evidence-based reading format that preserves the author’s text and text complexity while using segmentation (text chunking) as visual scaffolding to reduce cognitive load for student readers.
Of the author's original text
Easier to read
Literal is a "game changer" for grade level reading practice and engagement
Built for today's generation of students, Literal transforms reading practice and engagement by offering on-demand, personalized learning experiences for every student.
“My students love Literal! They are picking up more physical books because they feel confident after reading on Literal.”
"You have created one of the most awesome literacy products I have ever seen."
Teachers use Literal to find, assign, differentiate, and assess grade level reading
Supplement instruction with AI-enabled search, easy assignment creation, AI-enhanced formative assessments, and a built-in digital classroom library of thousands of titles.
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Use Literal to support daily classroom instruction
Remove friction from planning and instructional time with easy assignments, assessments, and student activity tracking
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Empower teachers and students with transformative reading experiences
Students use Literal for classwork, social annotation, and grade level reading
Create connection with texts through personalized book recommendations, with classmates through shared annotation, and with meaning through Ai-enhanced in-book explanations.
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Use Literal for grade level reading across content areas
Use Literal to support ELA, ELLs, social studies, visual arts, performing arts, and more
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Enjoy easy sign-in, rostering, and LMS integration
Literal works with Clever, Google Classroom, Google Sign-In, Apple Sign-In, and more
Safe. Secure. Private.
Literal prioritizes and safeguards student privacy while implementing robust measures for data security and content control within every classroom implementation.
COPPA and FERPA Compliant
Literal is fully compliant with COPPA and FERPA regulations, ensuring the protection of student privacy and student data.
Runs on GPC SOC2 Certified Infrastructure
Literal runs on Google Cloud Platform's SOC2 certified infrastructure, ensuring high security and compliance for our services.
Flag, Whitelist, and Blacklist Content
Literal enables users to flag, whitelist, and blacklist any content in our catalog for enhanced content control and management.
"Visually stunning and likely to appeal to reluctant readers. You've never seen literature like this before (and your students may just love it.)"
Simple, transparent pricing
Empower learning with affordable reading solutions
Teachers love Literal for grade level reading practice and engagement
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Discover the future of reading engagement with Literal's innovative platform for K12 students.
FAQs
Find answers to your questions about using Literal for engaging classroom reading.
Literal is an innovative platform designed for K12 reading, offering a diverse range of books, manga, and comics from Comics Plus. It enhances student engagement through unique features like visual scaffolding and Chat view. Teachers can easily track progress with built-in assessments.
Students can select texts that interest them and read in an interactive format. The platform supports independent reading while maintaining grade-level complexity. Teachers can monitor student progress and provide targeted support.
Yes, Literal is designed for ease of use by both teachers and students. The intuitive interface allows for quick navigation and setup. Teachers can create accounts and add students effortlessly.
Literal fosters a love for reading by providing choices that resonate with students. It enhances comprehension through visual aids and collaborative features, keeping students engaged while also supporting differentiated learning.
Getting started with Literal is simple. Just click on the 'Sign Up' button to create your account. Once registered, you can invite your students to join and begin exploring the reading materials.