Leveled Readings / Assize of Clarendon (1166)
Assize of Clarendon (1166)
King Henry II of England, Assize of Clarendon (1166)
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
“…an inquest shall be made throughout the separate counties, and throughout the separate hundreds, through twelve of the more lawful men of the hundred…”
Adapted · about grade 4
In each area, twelve trusted men will be asked about crimes.
Adapted · about grade 7
An inquiry will be held in every county and every hundred, through twelve of the most lawful men of each hundred.
Adapted · about grade 10
An inquest shall be made throughout each county and each hundred through twelve of the more lawful men of the hundred.