Free tool
Assignment Directions Rewriter
Paste your assignment directions and get a version students can follow. Clear steps, a defined starting point, and no hidden assumptions.
What this tool does
Before
Read the article and write a paragraph explaining the main idea and supporting details.
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After
Start here: Read the first paragraph only. Write one sentence: what is this article about? Then read the rest and add one detail.
This tool rewrites directions to reduce cognitive load. Output is a draft. Review it before giving it to students — you know your class better than any tool does.
Required
Paste them as-is. The messier the original, the more useful the output.
Optional — helps the tool be more specific
K to 2
3 to 5
6 to 8
Struggling
Typical
Advanced
Mixed classroom
Mixed classroom gives you directions that work for the widest range of students.
Rewriting the directions...
This takes about 15 seconds
Rewritten Directions
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