Generate 3 differentiated reading levels from any article in seconds. No signup, no credit card, no cost. Just paste your text and go.
Used by K-6 teachers in all 50 states. Zero cost.
How it works
Copy and paste any news article, science passage, or text you write yourself. Or browse our free article library for something ready to go.
Our free AI reading level tool creates below grade, at grade, and above grade versions instantly. Each level is optimized for vocabulary and complexity.
Download your 3-level reader with comprehension questions, vocabulary lists, and teaching notes. Print-ready PDF in seconds.
What you get
Not just leveled text. A full teaching packet you can use tomorrow.
Below grade, at grade, and above grade versions of the same article. Students read at their level while discussing the same topic.
5 leveled comprehension questions per reading level, aligned to Bloom's Taxonomy. Answer keys included.
Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary words with definitions, context sentences, and practice activities for each level.
Printable rotation planner for small group reading. Pre-populated with your 3 levels and timing suggestions.
Whole-class discussion questions and sentence frames so all students can participate in one conversation.
Enrichment tasks for early finishers, writing prompts, and cross-curricular connections.
What teachers say
I've tried every differentiated reading tool out there. This is the only one that's actually free and doesn't require a school subscription. I use it every single week.
The fact that I can paste in my own articles instead of being stuck with a library is huge. I teach current events every Monday and this tool saves me hours.
I'm a reading specialist and I was skeptical of AI tools, but this one actually works. The leveling is accurate and the questions are thoughtful.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Completely free. No trial period, no hidden costs, no credit card required. You can use it right now without even creating an account. The free tier gives you 5 lesson plans per month permanently.
You paste any article or text into the tool. Our AI analyzes it and generates three versions: below grade level, at grade level, and above grade level. Each version covers the same content but adjusts vocabulary, sentence structure, and complexity to match reading ability.
The tool works for Kindergarten through 6th grade. You select the grade level when generating, and the AI adjusts reading complexity, vocabulary difficulty, and question scaffolding accordingly.
You can paste any article, passage, or text you want. News articles, science readings, social studies passages, even text you write yourself. You can also browse our free article library if you need something ready to go.
The AI generates reading levels based on established readability formulas and vocabulary complexity. Review the output the same way you'd review any classroom material. The tool saves you time, but your professional judgment makes it classroom-ready.
Yes. Daily Literacy is a web-based tool that runs in any modern browser. Chromebooks, iPads, Windows laptops, Macs. No download or installation required.
Newsela costs $11,000+ per school and doesn't let you input your own articles. ReadWorks is free but doesn't generate differentiated levels from custom text. Daily Literacy lets you paste any article and get 3 levels plus a complete teaching packet, completely free.
No. You can use the free AI reading level tool immediately without signing up. If you want to save your lesson plans or generate more than 5 per month, you can create a free account later.
Your students deserve differentiated reading. You deserve a free tool that actually works.
No signup required · 5 free plans per month · Works on any device