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Differentiate a reading passage safely

Simplify or extend a passage without changing the learning goal.

Difficulty BeginnerTime 20–30 minRisk Moderate

Starter prompt

Rewrite this passage for [grade]. Keep the same facts and learning goal. Use shorter sentences and familiar words. Add three vocabulary supports and two sentence starters.

Review

  • Compare facts with the original.
  • Check that key vocabulary remains.
  • Correct anything misleading.