How to Modify Assignments for ELL Students with AI?

By a Former K-12 Teacher Turned AI Aficionado

Mar 30, 2025

Have a strong assignment or reading passage, but need to make it more accessible for your English Language Learners? Whether you're simplifying vocabulary, adjusting sentence structure, or adding visual support, TeachShare uses AI to help you adapt content quickly and effectively. You might be asking: "Can I create a simpler version of this worksheet? Add sentence starters? Translate directions or key terms?" With TeachShare, the answer is yes. You can modify tone and complexity, generate scaffolds like word banks or visual aids, and even adjust question types—all with just a few clicks. It’s an easy way to make your content more approachable for ELL students—without starting from scratch.

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Modifying Assignments for ELL Students – Using TeachShare

If you already have an assignment, article, or worksheet in mind, and you want to adapt it to better support English Language Learners (ELLs), TeachShare makes the process simple and fast.

Here’s how to do it:

Go to TeachShare and sign in or create a free account—it only takes a minute.

Once you’re in, click “Launch Creator.”

On the “How would you like to get started?” screen, choose either “Pick a Template” or “Import PDF.” You can start from a ready-made format—like Main Idea by Paragraph, Vocabulary Builder, or Classic Q&A—or upload your existing worksheet to begin modifying it for ELL students.

After selecting your template, click “Change Content” on the right-hand side. Then open the Advanced menu and navigate to the Individualization section to customize your assignment for English Language Learners.

Here, you can:

  • Add accommodations like simplified instructions, visual aids, or sentence starters

  • Use quick suggestions such as “Reduce answer choices” or “Provide more examples”

  • Adjust for clarity, accessibility, and student readiness without rewriting from scratch

With just a few tweaks, TeachShare helps you adapt your resource to better support ELL students—keeping the learning goals intact while making the content easier to engage with.

At TeachShare, we understand how important it is to create content that meets the diverse needs of every learner—especially English Language Learners. We know that adapting materials for accessibility takes time, effort, and care. That’s why we’re committed to giving teachers the tools to do it faster, easier, and with confidence. Our goal is to help you deliver inclusive, high-quality instruction without adding to your already full plate—because when your workload is lighter, your impact can be even greater.

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