Patrick Henry: Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death

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 know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!”

Adapted · about grade 4

I do not know what others will do. But for me, give me freedom or let me die!

Adapted · about grade 7

I do not know what path others may take, but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

Adapted · about grade 10

I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!

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