How to Create a Simplified Daily Plan for Students with Reading Difficulties in Didaktos

Step‑by‑step tutorial

Use case: “I need a simplified version of this activity for students with reading difficulties.”

1. Open Didaktos and go to Planning

1. Log in to Didaktos and open Didaktos AI.
2. On the home screen, click the “Planning” category.
3. In Resource Type, select “Daily Lesson Plan”.

Tip: if you only need an adapted worksheet rather than a full plan, the Inclusion category has “Adapted Material (Dyslexia/ADHD)” and “Plain Language Summary”.

2. Set the resource type, subject, grade and format

1. Subject:
   Choose “Language Arts”.
2. Grade Level:
   Choose “Elementary (4-6)” for an upper elementary group, or “Special Education” if it fits your class better.
3. Context / Standard:
   Leave “No specific standard”, or choose your local curriculum.
4. Output Format:
   Leave “Plain Text”. Didaktos selects the best format automatically, and you can change it.

3. Write the topic / instructions

1. In Methodology, select the UDL tag (Universal Design for Learning) to build in accessible options from the start.
2. Click inside the “Topic / Instructions” text box and type the following (or something very similar):

   Create a simplified version of the original activity for students with reading difficulties. Use short sentences, clear vocabulary, and step‑by‑step instructions. Include visual cues or simple descriptions that support understanding. Reduce text load and avoid complex terminology. Add a brief comprehension check with picture‑supported choices.

3. Optionally, add constraints such as:
   • “Use only one instruction per line.”
   • “Include icons for each step.”
   • “Provide a teacher read‑aloud option.”

4. (Optional) Attach the original activity

1. Click the “Attach” button.
2. Select the original activity or worksheet: an image, PDF, Word (.docx), .txt, .md or .csv file (max 5 MB).
3. The file appears next to the button. Didaktos uses its content as the source for the simplified version.

Attaching files is a Didaktos Pro feature. On the free plan, paste the original text into the Topic / Instructions box instead. Learn more about using your own materials.

5. Choose language

1. At the top of the panel, select EN so the simplified activity is generated in English.
2. If you later want a Spanish version, select ES and generate again, or use the Translate action on the result.

6. Generate the simplified activity

1. Review all fields:
   • Resource Type: Daily Lesson Plan
   • Subject: Language Arts
   • Grade Level: Elementary (4-6)
   • Methodology: UDL
   • Output Format: Plain Text
   • Topic / Instructions: Your detailed request for a simplified version of the activity
2. Click the “Generate Resource” button.
3. Wait a few seconds while Didaktos creates the simplified activity.

7. Review and refine the result

1. Read the generated activity and check that it:
   • Uses short, clear sentences.
   • Includes visual cues or simple descriptions.
   • Reduces text complexity.
   • Is appropriate for students with reading difficulties.
2. Click “Edit” to refine it. Use a quick suggestion such as “Simplify vocabulary”, or type your own follow‑up request, for example:
   • “Add picture‑supported answer choices.”
   • “Include a step‑by‑step teacher script.”
   • “Add a simplified vocabulary list.”
3. For one more level of support, apply the Simplify (UDL) action to the result.

8. Save, export, or reuse

1. Click “Template” and give your settings a name, such as “Reading Support – Simplified Activity – Special Education”. It appears under Saved templates on the home screen, so you can simplify your next activity in seconds.
2. Open History (the clock icon) to find your recent results again.
3. Use “Download” to get a Word file, “Copy” to paste it into your LMS, or the “Print” view for printed materials.

Want to adapt materials for other needs? Explore the inclusive and adapted materials generator.