Login to Threads & Themes
Navigate to https://threads-and-themes.newsela.com and select the login method authorized by your school (see below for more information). Not sure which login method you should be using? Please ask your teacher for instructions.
SSO - Login with Clever, Google, or Microsoft
Click on on the log in button corresponding with your school's designated Single-Sign-On provider (Clever, Google, or Microsoft)
When prompted, enter the provider's login credentials, and proceed to confirm access
Email or Username & Password
Enter your Email or Username and Password into the designated fields
Click 'Log in'
Magic Link
Click 'Log in with magic link'
Enter the email address associated with your account
Click 'Send Login Email'
Locate the Login Email in your Email inbox
Click the magic link. You'll be redirected and logged into your Threads & Themes account
Troubleshooting Common Login Issues
Google SSO not working - wrong profile
If you share your device with anyone else, there may be multiple profiles set up on it. Please make sure you log into your device with the same login you use for Google SSO. Check that your profile icon is correct in the upper right corner of Chrome. Select the correct profile when using SSO.
SSO looping
If your SSO is looping you back to the log-in screen or leaving you stuck with a blank screen or error message, try clearing your cache and cookies. (This process differs depending on your browser or device so search for instructions for your particular setup.)
If you get an "Oops, something went wrong!" error you may have an unstable network connection. Check your network speed. If you are using your phone to log in to Formative, ensure you are on WiFi or have enough bars of service.
Incorrect password
If you normally use SSO through Google, Clever, or MS Teams - you should not be entering an email/username and password combination directly in Threads & Themes. Simply click the appropriate SSO icon and follow the prompts.
Verify that you are using the correct email address and not a personal one.
You can reset your password through the "Forgot password?" link on the login screen. Just enter your email address and we'll send you a link to reset your password. Didn't get an email? Be sure to check your spam, promotions, or junk folders! Check that you entered the one you use to log into Formative and not a different personal one.
If you're in class, you can ask your teacher to reset your password for you as well!
Account Info & Settings
To access your account's information and settings, click on your initials at the top right corner of the screen.
Account Info
Click into the Account Info tab to:
Create an avatar, or edit/delete an existing one
Select your display language: if you need to use Threads & Themes in a different language, you can set your language preference here. This will override the browser language while using Threads & Themes!
Please note: Language settings apply only to the lesson assignments' native fields, i.e. to website buttons and menus inside assignment pages. Language settings do not act as a translator and will not change the language of input entered by a teacher or a student - i.e. questions, answer choices, reading texts, etc. - text entered this way will need to be translated using either the Student Translator tool (requires enablement by a teacher) or using tools external to Threads & Themes such as Google Translate, Browser-based translators, etc.
To change the language settings in Threads & Themes:
1. Select your preference from the languages dropdown list2. Language change should reflect immediately, if not - refresh the page and the supported site pages will appear in your language of choice
Settings
Font Type
Utilize the font picker which includes fonts specifically designed for dyslexia. This accommodates users with different needs, enhancing accessibility and equity.
Available fonts:
Open Sans
Open Dyslexic
Lexend
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