Grades 1–6 Storyworks

Stories That Excite.
ELA Instruction That Works.

Unleash the Power of Extraordinary Texts

The stories kids can't wait to read. The topics you want to teach. That's Storyworks! Immersing students in joyful reading adventures, we inspire meaningful thinking, writing, and discussion—even beyond the classroom!

Read Every Genre. Thrill Every Reader.

From nonfiction to fiction, poetry to plays, introduce your growing readers to up to 11 essential literary genres.

Launch Ready-to-Go Lessons with Powerful Multimedia Tools

It's already done for you! Each text instantly turns into a knowledge-building lesson. Just access these easy-to-use digital resources and more.

  • Digital Magazines

    Enhance reading experiences with digital texts that include audio read-alouds and pop-up definitions.

  • Videos

    Immerse students in stories with author interviews, virtual field trips, and background knowledge videos.

  • Slideshows

    Build strong vocabularies for full comprehension with interactive slideshows featuring audio.

  • Skills Sheets

    Level up literacy with printable ELA activity pages that connect to texts. More than 30 per issue!

Engagement That Sparks Achievement

Let's read with purpose. Aligned to the Science of Reading, Storyworks builds the background knowledge, vocabulary, and in the early grades, decoding skills, that research shows boost comprehension. That way, every student can read on or above grade level.*

Plus, Robust Teaching Support for Instructional Success

  • Standards Correlations

    Your academic standards and curriculum are the foundations we're built on.

  • LMS Integration

    Seamlessly integrate us with learning management systems such as Google Classroom.

  • Differentiation Tools

    Reach every reader with multiple reading levels, text-to-speech audio read-alouds, and more.

  • Skills Development

    Strengthen ELA skills with activity sheets, writing prompts, and discussion questions.

  • Step-by-Step Lesson Plans

    Save time with complete, easy-to-follow lesson plans. Stress-free prep—you've got to try it!

  • Resource Archive

    Access 100s of additional texts, videos, and more in our online archive. Search by topic or skill. 

Choose the Edition That's Right for You

  • Grade 1 Storyworks 1

    Build strong readers the fun way with themed seasonal texts.

  • Grade 3 Storyworks 3

    The exciting multigenre magazine for growing readers.

  • Grade 2 Storyworks 2

    Spark reading excitement with the most engaging ELA magazine.

  • Grades 4–6 Storyworks

    Unforgettable stories in the genres you need to teach.

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Additional Resources

See state and national standards correlations, upcoming topics, and implementation strategies by grade level.

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*Adapted from Scarborough, H. (2001). Connecting early language and literacy to later reading (dis)abilities: Evidence, theory, and practice, pp. 97–110 in S. B. Neuman & D. K. Dickinson (Eds.) Handbook of Early Literacy Research. NY: Guilford Press.