Leveled Readings / The Analects of Confucius
Leveled reading · key passage
The Analects of Confucius
Confucius, Analects
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
“The Master said, 'A youth, when at home, should be filial, and, abroad, respectful to his elders.”
Adapted · about grade 4
Confucius said a young person should obey parents at home and respect older people outside.
Adapted · about grade 7
Confucius said a young person should honor his parents at home and respect his elders in public.
Adapted · about grade 10
The Master said a youth should be filial at home and respectful to his elders abroad.