Simplifying and Extending Texts
Adam Bushnell · 2025
Simplifying and extending texts is a practical way to make literacy more accessible and inclusive for every pupil in the classroom. Whether a child needs support with reading or craves additional challenge, AI tools allow teachers to quickly adapt the same core material to suit a wide range of abilities. This chapter explores how to use AI to simplify or enrich texts, offering structured activities, classroom examples, and UK-based story references to ensure your literacy lessons remain rigorous, inclusive and engaging.