Key Features
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Simplify the vocabulary and sentence structure of complex texts to increase reading ease for struggling readers.
View the original and simplified text side-by-side to scaffold students up to the original text.
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"Inspirited by this wind of promise, my day dreams become more fervent and vivid. I try in vain to be persuaded that the pole is the seat of frost and desolation; it ever presents itself to my imagination as the region of beauty and delight."
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Mary Shelley's original Frankenstein is written at an 11th - 12th grade reading level.
"This promising wind fuels my daydreams, making them more vivid and intense. I refuse to believe that the pole is a place of only frost and desolation; in my mind, it's a beautiful and delightful region."
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Our Gold Editions simplify the text by 2-3 grade levels, without changing the content.
"The cold wind makes me dream even more about my journey. I have a hard time believing that the North Pole is just cold and empty. In my imagination, it's a beautiful and wonderful place."
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Our Silver Editions simplify the text an additional 2-3 grade levels (4-6 grades easier in total).
What is a Leveled Text?
A leveled text adjusts the complexity of vocabulary, sentence structure, and overall text difficulty to meet students where they are. While the core ideas, themes, and concepts remain consistent across all levels, the text is tailored to suit each student's reading ability, allowing everyone to engage with the same content at a level that matches their skills.
Who Benefits from Leveled Texts?
Students with Diverse Reading Abilities
Struggling Readers: Leveled texts provide struggling readers with access to grade-level content in a way that is manageable for them. By simplifying the language while maintaining core concepts, leveled texts help these students build confidence, improve reading skills, and stay engaged without feeling overwhelmed.
Students with Learning Differences
Dyslexia, ADHD, and Other Learning Challenges: Leveled texts are tailored to break down complex language, making it easier for students with learning differences to comprehend material and participate in classroom discussions. This support allows them to engage with the same content as their peers in a way that suits their individual needs.
Adaptive Reader’s Language Support
Our unique color-coded system (Original, Gold, and Silver) provides differentiated reading experiences without labeling or stigmatizing students. Each level adjusts the text’s complexity while keeping the main ideas and content the same, allowing every student to engage at their own pace.
Adaptive Reader in the Classroom
Student's Choice
Adaptive Reader promotes student choice by offering all reading levels (Original, Gold, and Silver) without capping potential.
Students can switch between levels and formats—paperbacks, audiobooks, and digital versions—encouraging self-driven learning and exploration.
Key Features:
- Flexible Formats: Encourage students to choose their preferred format—whether digital with audio support, tactile print, or both—enhancing their reading experience.
- Passage Markers: Consistent passage markers across all formats keep students on the same ‘page,’ enabling seamless participation in group activities.
- Differentiated Support: Teachers can easily incorporate various levels, supporting diverse needs while maintaining class cohesion.
More Guides
Explore our teacher guides for more tips on using Adaptive Reader in your classroom. We’ve partnered with educators to get their insights on integrating Adaptive Reader into various learning communities.
Adaptive Reader’s versatile, dignified approach empowers students to explore content at their pace and in their preferred format, making learning inclusive, engaging, and effective.
Research-Backed Approach
Adaptive Reader’s leveled texts are grounded in educational research, supporting inclusive and effective literacy instruction. Our approach leverages proven strategies like differentiated learning and translanguaging to enhance student engagement and comprehension.