Text leveler
Updated 1 month ago
by
Julia Carnes
The Padlet TA text leveler makes complex content accessible to all students by adapting reading materials to match specific grade levels. This tool helps you differentiate instruction while ensuring all students can engage with the same topics and concepts.
How it works
- Visit the text leveler at https://ta.padlet.com/text-leveler
- Enter the required information (marked with an asterisk): Grade/reading level and text/URL to be leveled
- Click the arrow to generate the leveled text
Once you generate the new text, review it. You can also adjust the prompt and generate.
When you are satisfied with the output, use the export options to copy the text, export to Google Docs or PDF, share the link to the output, or duplicate the prompt.
Prompts and examples
Example 1: Great Depression (5th Grade Level)
Inputs:
- Grade/reading level: 5th grade
- Text/URL: https://kids.britannica.com/students/article/Great-Depression-In-Depth/274639
Output: A simplified explanation of the Great Depression with grade-appropriate vocabulary and sentence structure, covering key events like the stock market crash, bank failures, the Dust Bowl, and Roosevelt's New Deal.
Example 2: Baseball Article (3rd Grade Level)
Inputs:
- Grade/reading level: 3rd grade
- Text/URL: https://www.npr.org/2025/02/21/nx-sl-5305107/new-york-yankees-wear-beards
Output: A simplified news article about the Yankees changing their beard policy, using shorter sentences, basic vocabulary, and clear paragraph structure suitable for third-grade readers.
Best practices for prompting
See our Best practices for prompting guide for tips on crafting effective prompts.
Related TA apps
- Multiple choice generator: Create reading comprehension questions based on leveled texts
- Worksheet generator: Develop activities to accompany leveled reading materials
