How to use Smart-Reader
Turn any text into a scaffolded reading session in six steps.
Paste or upload your text
Copy any article, story, essay prompt, or passage into Smart-Reader. The app breaks it into manageable sections and prepares a guided reading session.
Answer the driving question
Each reading starts with a big essential question that frames the whole text. This helps you read with purpose and sets up your thinking for later.
Listen and follow along
Toggle read-aloud with natural voice and adjustable speed. Words highlight as they are spoken, supporting comprehension and fluency.
Work through close-reading questions
Each section has literal, inferential, and evaluative questions. Type your answer and get instant AI coaching feedback to deepen your thinking.
Build vocabulary in context
Key words are pulled from the text with definitions and usage examples. You practice using them in sentences and receive feedback.
Export to your essay outline
Your notes, answers, and vocabulary feed into a graphic organizer that becomes a 5-paragraph essay outline.