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Make it fit your class
Match the topic, grade or reading level to your learners while keeping the lesson connected.
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Plan connected English lessons without starting from scratch
A useful lesson does not always need to begin with an empty document. Browse leveled reading passages, complete themes, and curated reading lists when you need a ready-made starting point. Choose a topic that connects with the class, then check the reading level and available practice before teaching.
When the topic is right but the level is not, adapt the passage for another reader or group. When you need something more specific, create a new passage, grammar activity, vocabulary quiz, word-game pack, or coloring activity around the subject you are already teaching.
Keep reading and language practice connected
One topic can support more than one part of the English block. Begin with a passage, discuss its ideas, and continue with comprehension, vocabulary, sentence work, writing, or a word game instead of introducing an unrelated worksheet for every skill.
This connected approach works for whole-class teaching, small groups, intervention, tutoring, independent practice, and homework. Different learners can work with materials that fit their reading comfort while still joining the same topic and classroom conversation.
Teach online or take the lesson to paper
Passages can support online reading, questions, quizzes, and read-aloud audio. Available printable resources include passage PDFs and connected worksheets, while creation and download options depend on the material and plan you choose.
PicoBuddy Print is designed for teachers who mainly want unlimited standard PDF downloads from the public passage library. Full plans add broader creation, adaptation, and workbook options when you want to shape more of the lesson yourself.
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Can I adjust materials for different reading levels?
Yes. Choose a grade or English reading level, or adapt an existing passage while keeping the same topic.
Can I build a workbook?
Yes. Pro plans can combine passages, vocabulary, sentence work, writing prompts and other activities into a print-ready workbook.
Can I create materials for my own topic?
Yes. Enter your topic, choose the grade or reading level and create a passage with supporting questions and activities.
Can I teach online and with printable materials?
Yes. Use PicoBuddy for online reading and practice, or download printable PDFs and editable Word files when paper works better. Available formats depend on the resource and your plan.