Leveled Readings / Ammianus Marcellinus (c.330-395 CE): History, XIV.16: The Luxury of the Rich in Rome, c. 400 CE
Ammianus Marcellinus (c.330-395 CE): History, XIV.16: The Luxury of the Rich in Rome, c. 400 CE
Ammianus Marcellinus, History (late 4th century CE)
These are adaptations, not the original. The original wording is always shown first. Each adapted version restates the same passage at about a grade 4, grade 7, or grade 10 reading level without adding or removing ideas. Quote the original in student writing.
Original wording
“…their ancestors, who won greatness for Rome, were not eminent in riches; but through many a direful war overpowered their foes by valor…”
Adapted · about grade 4
Rome's early heroes were not rich. They won by being brave in war.
Adapted · about grade 7
Their ancestors, who made Rome great, were not known for wealth, but defeated enemies through courage in many hard wars.
Adapted · about grade 10
Their ancestors, who won Rome's greatness, were not distinguished by riches but overcame their foes through valor in many terrible wars.