This lesson provides step-by-step guidance on creating a Passage using Illuminate's NEW Item Bank. Passages can only be created when creating an item.
Where to Start

- Click Assessments.
- Select Browse Item Bank NEW.
Create a New Item


- Click Create Item at the top right hand side of the screen.
- Use the dropdown menu to select any item type.
Access Passages

- Select the book icon to access Passages.
- Click Create a New Passage.
Create a New Passage
- Use the arrows to expand the creation space.
- Enter a Passage Title.
- Enter the content of the passage. A toolbar is available for formatting.
- Uncheck Link passage to item if the item should not be linked to the item being created.
- Select a Content Language from the dropdown menu.
- Enter details such as Lexile, Word Count, or expand Advanced Settings for more (Optional).
- Click Save Passage.
Scroll down in the Passage Creation space to see the Save button if it is not visible on the screen.
Linked Passage

- A preview of the passage displays.
- Select Unlink Passage to unlink the passage from the item.
- Click View Passage List to link a different passage or create a new passage.
Next Steps
To learn more about item creation, visit Create Item Bank Items.