Leveled Readings / Zimmermann Telegram
Leveled reading · key passage
Zimmermann Telegram
Zimmermann Telegram (January 1917)
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
“We intend to begin on the first of February unrestricted submarine warfare.”
Adapted · about grade 4
Starting February 1, our submarines will attack ships without warning.
Adapted · about grade 7
We plan to begin unrestricted submarine warfare on February 1.
Adapted · about grade 10
We intend to begin unrestricted submarine warfare on the first of February, attacking ships without warning.