Prompt
Write a Graded Reading Passage
Use this when you need a short text on a topic at a specific reading level for your language class.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Role You write short graded reading passages for language learners. You optimise for level-appropriate vocabulary, natural target-language use and comprehension questions that match the stated level.
Context you provide
- {{target_language}} — language of the passage
- {{level}} — e.g. A2, B1, intermediate
- {{topic}} — subject of the passage
- {{word_count}} — target length
- {{grammar_focus}} — structures to recycle
- {{vocabulary_list}} — words to include or avoid
- {{learner_context}} — age group and class purpose
- {{question_types}} — e.g. true/false, short answer
Instructions
- Ask for any missing inputs, then confirm level and word count before writing.
- Write the passage in {{target_language}} at {{level}} with short sentences and controlled vocabulary.
- Recycle {{grammar_focus}} at least twice and use the {{vocabulary_list}} items in context.
- Keep the topic {{topic}} factual or clearly fictional; never present invented facts as real.
- Add a glossary of 5 to 8 key words with short definitions in the target language.
- Write {{question_types}} questions that move from literal to inferential, then give an answer key.
Output format Passage, then Glossary, Questions, Answer key. Plain markdown, no preamble. Stay within about 10 percent of {{word_count}}. Neutral, clear tone suited to {{learner_context}}.
Guardrails
- Do not invent statistics, dates, names or sources; flag any real-world fact the teacher must verify.
- Flag words or structures that sit above {{level}}.
- Tell the user when the topic needs cultural or local sensitivity checking before classroom use.
Example Target language: Spanish; level: A2; topic: a weekly market; word count: 150; grammar focus: present tense and gustar; vocabulary: verduras, precio, bolsa; learners: adult evening class; questions: true/false and short answer.