Leveled Readings / Gregory VII: Deposition of Henry IV, Feb 22 1076
Gregory VII: Deposition of Henry IV, Feb 22 1076
Pope Gregory VII, deposition of Henry IV (February 22, 1076)
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
“I withdraw, through thy power and authority, from Henry the king, son of Henry the emperor, who has risen against thy church with unheard of insolence, the rule over the whole kingdom of the Germans and over Italy.”
Adapted · about grade 4
The Pope takes away King Henry's right to rule Germany and Italy, because Henry went against the Church.
Adapted · about grade 7
I take away from King Henry, who has risen against the Church with great insolence, the right to rule Germany and Italy.
Adapted · about grade 10
Through this power and authority I withdraw from King Henry, who has risen against the Church with unheard-of insolence, the rule of the whole German kingdom and of Italy.