Text Leveler - Adapt Any Text to Your Students' Reading Level
Instantly level texts up or down while preserving key concepts and educational value.
Text Leveler
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Example Output
Original Text (Grade 8 Level):
"The mitochondria, often referred to as the powerhouse of the cell, generates the majority of the cell's supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is used as a source of chemical energy."
Leveled Text (Grade 4 Level):
"Mitochondria are tiny parts inside cells. People call them the 'powerhouse' because they make energy for the cell. This energy is called ATP. Cells use ATP to do their work, just like you use food for energy to run and play."
Vocabulary Support:
- Mitochondria: Tiny parts inside cells that make energy
- Powerhouse: Something that makes a lot of energy
- ATP: A type of energy that cells use
- Cells: The tiny building blocks that make up all living things
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Why teachers love this tool
True Differentiation
Give every student access to grade-level content at their reading level.
Preserve Meaning
Key concepts and vocabulary remain intact while language adapts.
ELL Support
Create accessible versions for English language learners.
Save Hours
No more manually rewriting texts for different student groups.
How It Works
Get results in three simple steps
Paste Your Text
Copy any passage, article, or content you want to adapt.
Select Target Level
Choose the reading level and grade you're targeting.
Get Adapted Text
Receive a leveled version ready for your students, with optional glossary.
Perfect For
Common ways teachers use this tool
IEP Accommodations
Create modified texts for students with reading accommodations.
ELL Support
Adapt grade-level content for English language learners.
Mixed-Ability Groups
Provide different versions for reading groups studying the same topic.
Complex Text Access
Make challenging primary sources accessible to younger students.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Text Leveler
What reading levels can I target?
You can level text for below grade level, on grade level, above grade level, and specific ELL proficiency levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced).
Does it preserve content-specific vocabulary?
Yes! You can choose to keep key academic vocabulary with added context clues, or simplify everything. Content-specific terms are highlighted and defined.
How accurate is the leveling?
The AI considers sentence length, vocabulary complexity, and text structure. Results are appropriate for the target level, though we recommend teacher review.
What types of text can I level?
Any text! Articles, textbook passages, primary sources, literature excerpts, informational text, and more.
Can I level up as well as down?
Yes! Level text up for advanced learners or down for struggling readers. The AI maintains meaning while adjusting complexity.
Is this tool free to use?
Yes. Chat and the teacher tools are free for everyday work, and your first whole-class job each month is free too. Teacher Pro is $79/year ($6.58/month equivalent) for unlimited whole-class jobs.
Do I need to create an account?
You can try the tool without an account, but creating a free account lets you save your work, access your history, and get free monthly generations.
Can I edit the generated content?
Absolutely! All generated content is fully editable. Use it as a starting point and customize it to fit your exact needs.
What grade levels does this work for?
This tool works for all K-12 grade levels. Simply specify your grade level and the output will be appropriately tailored to your students' needs.
Is my data secure?
SchoolGPT does not require student personally identifiable information. Use initials or classroom aliases and do not enter names, IDs, grades, health, disability, or disciplinary information.
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