Activity Sheet: Easy Read Practice

 

Part 1 – Match the Meaning

Draw a line from the hard text to the Easy Read version.

1. Cognitive impairment may affect executive functioning.

2. Individuals with dyscalculia experience difficulties with numerical processing.

3. Legislative advocacy is necessary to influence public policy.

4. Counseling interventions can reduce psychological distress.

Easy Read options:
A. Some people may find planning and organising hard.
B. Talking with a trained helper can make you feel less worried or sad.
C. Some people find maths really hard.
D. Speaking up can help change laws.

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Part 2 – Turn Hard Text into Easy Read

Change these sentences into short, clear Easy Read sentences.

Example:
❌ “Anxiety disorders can cause persistent feelings of unease.”
✅ “Anxiety means feeling worried for a long time.”

1. Depression may negatively influence an individual’s daily functioning.

2. A reasonable adjustment must be made in the workplace to provide equal opportunities.

3. Community advocacy involves collective efforts to raise awareness and drive social change.

4. Individuals with dyspraxia may struggle with motor coordination skills.

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Part 3 – Your Turn

Write one sentence about disability or mental health in hard text.
Then rewrite it in Easy Read.

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✅ Teacher’s tip:

• Encourage students to keep sentences short (10 words or less).

• Use everyday words.

• Add pictures or symbols if possible.