Classics supports equitable access to literary works for students with moderate to severe disabilities with 12 adapted books and plays that provide differentiation, symbol supported text, and standards-aligned activities.

Teachers can feel confident that they are meeting extended and general education standards as students identify story elements, strengthen comprehension and develop a lifelong love of reading through timeless literary works and differentiated, age-appropriate materials.

With Classics, students have the opportunity to build understanding, independence, and a love for reading!

Integrating Classics into instruction allows educators to:

  • Provide access to world-renowned literary works
  • Strengthen comprehension
  • Cover standards and support goals
  • Build understanding and independence
  • Foster inclusion in a community of readers

Classics is an additional solution that can be purchased to enhance Unique Learning System or Inspire solutions.

If purchased, Classics can be found under the menu bar of those solutions.

Make classic literature accessible to every learner

Classic Novels and Plays
  • Introduce students to 12 works of literature, each available at two reading levels: symbol supported and text only
Vocabulary Development
  • Build understanding of words from each text and key literary terms through scaffolded activities with picture supports
Discussion Questions
  • Help students explore the stories and share ideas with differentiated questions that support a range of learners
Comprehension, Multiple-Choice, and Short Answer Response Questions
  • Give students multiple ways to show what they know, from symbol supported multiple-choice questions to short-answer responses
Scripted Lesson Plans
  • Save planning time with structured lessons that guide teachers through introducing, modeling, practicing, reviewing, and checking understanding
End-of-Book Activities
  • Reinforce vocabulary and comprehension with differentiated activities that help students review and summarize each work
Communication Board
  • Support participation in discussions with boards featuring vocabulary, characters, and places from each novel or chapter
Adapted Text Sample - Hamlet

Transform your literary instruction and ensure every student has equal access to classic literature.

Classics Video

See how Classics helps students engage with well-known literature through accessible stories and structured learning activities.

Interactive Demo