Introduce students to the world of classic literature. Our collection of adapted books and plays are designed to support students in adaptive learning classrooms. These stories help to spark imagination and improve comprehension, reading, fluency and vocabulary.
Classics makes timeless stories accessible, engaging and meaningful for all learners.
Help unique learners to understand and enjoy engaging stories. Through interactive vocabulary activities, chapter questions and end-of-book activities, every reader can explore the world of classic literature. Classics is differentiated to include two versions, adapted text and optional symbol support.
Classics make meeting education standards and IEP (Individualized Education Programs) goals simple. It automatically collects performance data, saving teachers time and making progress easy to see. This lets educators focus on what matters most—helping students grow and enjoy learning.
Bring students together with age-appropriate materials that spark imagination and meaningful conversations. Adapted books challenge middle and high school students at just the right level. With 12 novels and plays—from Shakespeare to Dickens—featuring exciting characters, Classics inspire a love of reading.
Middle school and high school curricula often require novel studies, and Classics ensures every student can participate meaningfully. Our books offer adaptive versions of timeless novels, complete with audio and symbol support. Pre-reading, during-reading and post-reading activities build background knowledge, support vocabulary growth and enhance comprehension. Classics can also be purchased in print, making it versatile and accessible for all learning needs.
Discover tools that bring classic literature to life for every student, no matter their differentiation level.
Explore a collection of 12 timeless novels and plays, with both symbol-supported and adapted text versions.
State standards-aligned interactive vocabulary activities, end-of-chapter questions and end-of-book activities differentiated for four levels.
Automatically collect performance data to monitor progress toward IEP goals.
Meet extended and general education standards with confidence using expertly crafted materials.
Access personal dashboards and materials on any device for learning at school, at home or on the go.
For classrooms that prefer physical resources, Classics can also be purchased in print, making it easy to support every learning environment.
Easily combine Classics with other educational tools to create a seamless learning experience. Pairing products that complement each other enhances student outcomes and supports a connected journey toward success.
These resources serve as the perfect companion to the content and skills taught in Unique Learning System. Reinforce foundational skills with adapted literature that aligns with key lessons and learning objectives.
Bring classic stories to life by linking them to current events with our online weekly newspaper, News2you, with content differentiated for four levels.
Symbolstix Prime's pre-made communication boards for each novel save teachers time and help all learners access adapted literature.
What's included:
per year
Each license includes one service provider access, with student logins for a maximum of 15 students.
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What makes Classics unique?
Classics stands out by providing equitable access to world-renowned literature for students in special education. It offers adapted versions of classic novels and plays, including both adapted texts and symbol-supported versions. Each book is paired with standards-aligned activities to build key skills in reading, fluency and vocabulary. Classics also provides print options for classrooms that prefer physical copies, ensuring flexibility for diverse learning environments. This accessibility, combined with engaging content, helps spark imagination, improve comprehension and build a lifelong love of reading.
How does it support IEP goals?
Classics supports IEP goals through its automated progress monitoring system. As students complete activities, performance data is collected, making it easier to monitor progress toward learning objectives. The differentiated reading instruction includes vocabulary exercises, comprehension questions and end-of-book activities, all catered to individual needs. Teachers can focus on creating a fun learning experience while saving time on data analysis.
Can Classics be used at home?
Yes. Classics is fully accessible from any device, meaning students can continue their learning at home or on the go. Whether it's homework or independent study, students can log in to their personal dashboards on any device. This flexibility ensures that literacy learning is available and accessible, anywhere at any time.
What grade levels is this designed for?
Classics is specifically designed for middle and high school students, including those with moderate to severe disabilities. It includes 12 adapted novels that support meaningful engagement with literary themes, characters and ideas through structured novel studies. The accompanying activities make these stories accessible while challenging students to grow their comprehension, vocabulary and critical thinking skills, aligning with the goals of book study requirements in middle and high school curricula.
Is training available?
Yes, training and support are available to help educators implement Classics effectively in their classrooms. Educators can access online resources, training materials and customer support to learn how to use Classics. This includes guidance on how to plan differentiated reading instruction, customize activities and make the most of the adaptive features. With this support, teachers can feel confident in their ability to provide a neuroinclusive and engaging learning experience for all students.
How does Classics adapt books for special education?
Classics makes literature accessible by adapting it to meet the diverse needs of students of all abilities. It simplifies language by turning lengthy texts into shorter, more digestible content. It also adds optional symbols to support understanding. The books are designed for all students with disabilities, including those with moderate to severe disabilities. It meets every student where they are and helps them engage with content in a meaningful way.