Literacy Takes Flight with Zinc Learning

Explicit comprehension instruction, differentiated practice, and authentic texts help students build meaning, tackle increasingly challenging reading, and grow as independent readers.

With reading delivered at the right level and student-powered choice about what to read, students can experience the success that builds confidence—and makes reading more enjoyable.

Two Ways to Bring Zinc to Teen Readers

Zinc Explorer

Zinc Journeys guides students through a personalized reading growth experience:

  • Students begin at the right level after a quick Level Check.

  • Ignition’s comprehension instruction teaches the habits strong readers use.

  • Student-powered practice supports continuous progress.

  • Free Zinc Explorer licenses are awarded to teachers who complete Zinc’s on demand Fundamentals of Adolescent Literacy Course.

Zinc Impact

All of the benefits of Zinc Explorer plus:

  • Teacher-assigned content explicitly connects to daily instruction and your curricula.

  • Build-your-own vocabulary grows knowledge and access to challenging texts.

  • Test Prep Programs (SAT Mastery, STAAR Mastery, and SBAC Resources) ready your students for upcoming assessments.

  • AI Writing Coach and auto-scored written responses develop students’ writing skills.

Focused Programs for Specific Literacy Goals

Test Prep Programs

See how real comprehension lays the foundation for more confidence on assessments.

  • Zinc’s 4-step method for answering questions provides a process.

  • Passage Quizzes and Close Reading Experiences build confidence.

  • Mini-Lessons create a shared a language.

Included with Zinc Impact

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Zinc Writing Booster

Move writing benchmarks from summative to formative.

  • Student performance tasks are autoscored.

  • AI-generated feedback guides students through a revision process.

  • Comprehensive reports inform next steps.

Can be bundled with Zinc Impact for an additional cost

Professional Learning That Connects to Classroom Practice

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Help secondary educators understand how adolescent readers build comprehension—and translate that learning into consistent classroom practice.

  • Aligned to your school’s areas of instructional focus

  • Active practice of key reading strategies

  • Connect to Zinc activities for classroom practice

Explore Zinc Professional Learning

Ready to help more teen readers experience success?

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