Large Language Models (LLMs) are a type of Artificial Intelligence designed to understand and generate human language. LLMs are trained using a vast amount of text from books, articles, and websites. These models can also understand the context of what is being said, which allows them to generate coherent and relevant responses. In education, LLMs can be used as thinking partners and to help with things like personalized learning experiences, automated processes, and providing feedback. On this site, we will focus on the LLMs that we recommend!
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What is a prompt?
A prompt is the set of instructions we provide to an AI system. While it’s possible to start with a broad request and refine it, this approach can be time-consuming and requires reviewing each new response for adjustments. By being specific and detailed in the initial prompt, we can ensure that the AI’s response more closely aligns with our expectations. When using an AI model, think... PROMPT!
The prompts below are ready-to-use and can be copied and pasted into the LLM of your choice. Think of these as a starting guide. Use AI-generated outputs as a foundation, refining, editing, and collaborating further to reach your desired goals.
Reminder: Always remove personally identifiable information (PII) from prompts before submitting them.
As a data analyst with expertise in educational assessment, analyze the attached spreadsheet file containing [a teacher's gradebook for one class]. Your goal is to [identify trends in student grades at both an individual level and for each assignment as a whole].
Purpose: Look for patterns and trends in [the students' grades, noting any significant improvements or declines over time.]
[Individual Level: Determine each student's areas of strength and weakness, highlighting consistent performance and noticeable changes.]
[Assignment Level: Evaluate the overall performance on individual assignments, identifying which assignments were particularly challenging or easier for the class as a whole.]
Areas of Strength and Weakness: Pinpoint specific [subjects or types of assignments where students excel or struggle.]
Ensure that your analysis includes:
Narrative Summary: A written explanation of your findings, focusing on key insights and actionable recommendations.
Actionable Insights: Suggestions of ways to address identified weaknesses and leverage strengths [to improve overall student performance.]
Afterward, review your analysis and evaluate how well it addresses the goal of [identifying trends and providing actionable insights for educational professionals.]
As an [expert Biology teachers], create a rubric that can be used to evaluate the student’s mastery of the following standard: [The text of the standard].
Rubric categories should primarily focus on [the student’s understanding of the standard and not on the specific activity they select from the choice board].
Generate the rubric as a table with categories and proficiency levels.
"Create a parent email template informing them of their child's recent progress in [Subject] and offering suggestions for how they can provide additional support at home."
"Write a friendly message to parents reminding them about an upcoming event, [Event Name], and encouraging them to attend or volunteer if possible."
"Draft a positive note to parents celebrating their child’s improvement in [Specific Area], and mention how they can continue reinforcing these skills at home."
"Help me create a parent email addressing a common classroom issue, such as missing homework, and providing gentle guidance on how parents can help their children stay organized."
"Write a parent communication introducing myself as the teacher for [Grade Level], explaining my teaching approach, and sharing ways parents can get involved in the classroom throughout the year."
As a [7th grade English teacher], provide feedback on the student essay below using the rubric provided. Each item on the rubric should be scored on a [1-4 scale, with 1 being unacceptable, 2 being acceptable, 3 being good, and 4 being outstanding.] Include detailed notes and comments along with each rating to give the student actionable items they can use to improve their writing. The feedback should be appropriate for [7th-grade students] and [written in a constructive, encouraging, and clear tone].
The topic for the essay is: ["The Importance of Recycling in Our Community"]
Rubric Areas:
[Correct Mode, Focus on the Topic, Hook, Bridge, Thesis Statement, Clear Position Stated, Topic Sentences, Clincher/Transition Sentences, Clear Conclusion, Supporting Details, Appropriate Examples/Anecdotes, Use of Rhetorical Appeals—Ethos, Pathos, Logos, Paragraphing, Third Person Point of View, Appropriate Diction, Voice and Tone Appropriate, Varied Syntax, Basic Mechanics]
Here is an example of how to structure the feedback:
[Correct Mode:
Rating: 3 (Good)
Notes: You have successfully written in the correct mode for this assignment. Your essay is informative and stays on topic. To improve, ensure each paragraph consistently follows the same mode to maintain clarity.]
Student Essay:
As an [expert 7th grade Texas History] teacher, generate 4 open ended questions for students to answers as a mid-lesson activity to measure student understanding of the following standard: [explain the issues surrounding significant events of the Texas Revolution, including the Battle of Gonzales; the siege of the Alamo, William B. Travis’s letter “To the People of Texas and All Americans in the World,” and the heroism of the diverse defenders who gave their lives there; the Constitutional Convention of 1836; Fannin’s surrender at Goliad; and the Battle of San Jacinto.].
The students are learning about [the final day of the battle of the Alamo]. The questions should come after students learn about [the size of the Mexican Army compared to the Texian Army and William B. Travis' letter calling for reinforcements]. After answering the questions, students will learn about [the Mexican Army's tunnels under the walls of the Alamo, the deaths of the Texians, and Santa Anna's decision to spare Susanna Dickinson and his orders to her and the other women and children at the Alamo]. Craft the questions such that the material students learn before the questions connects to the information they will learn later in this lesson.
[Afterward, compare the explanations to these instructions and evaluate how well you have completed these instructions.]
As [an expert Grade 7 Science teacher], develop a detailed lesson plan for [one 45-minute class] that includes the following components:
[Bellringer Activity: A brief, engaging task to start the lesson and focus students' attention.
Exit Ticket: A quick assessment at the end of the lesson to gauge students' understanding of the day's objectives.
Workshop Stations: Three distinct stations to facilitate different types of learning activities:
Collaborative Station: An activity that promotes group work and peer-to-peer learning.
Teacher Station: A station where you can provide direct instruction or targeted support.
Online Station: A digital activity that reinforces the lesson's content through interactive elements.]
Curriculum Activities:
[Card Sort Activity: A hands-on activity related to the lesson’s objectives.
Vocabulary Activity: A task designed to help students learn and use key vocabulary terms.]
Additional Resources:
[Vocabulary Scaffolds: A list of vocabulary terms with definitions and usage examples to support students.
Common Misconceptions: A list of frequent misunderstandings about the topic and strategies to address them.
Assessment Questions: Three questions to evaluate student understanding during the lesson.]
TEKS Used for This Lesson:
[7.5 Matter and Energy:
7.5.A: Recognize that radiant energy from the Sun is transformed into chemical energy through the process of photosynthesis.
7.5.B: Diagram the flow of energy through living systems, including food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids.]
Audience: [7th grade honors students, with extension activities for those who may complete the lesson early.]
Duration: [One 45-minute lesson.]
Tone: [Professional, but engaging.]
"Create a friendly and engaging classroom newsletter for [Grade Level] students for the month of [Month]. Include updates on current topics we're covering in [Subject], upcoming events, and tips for parents to support their child's learning at home."
"Write a classroom newsletter highlighting student achievements from the past week, upcoming projects, and reminders about important dates, such as field trips and parent-teacher conferences."
"Generate a fun and informative classroom newsletter summarizing our weekly learning goals, class activities, and suggestions for educational games or apps students can use at home."
"Help me write a classroom newsletter focusing on upcoming tests, study strategies for students, and any after-school support sessions available."
"Write a monthly newsletter for [Grade Level] featuring classroom highlights, student shout-outs, important dates, and a brief overview of the curriculum focus for the next month."
As an expert [4th grade science teacher], create a six activity choice board for students in [4th grade] to display mastery of the following standard: [4.8.B describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process]. Include options where students could [choose to either work independently or collaboratively with a partner or in a small group. Include activities that have a mix of technology and offline learning opportunities]. Each of these activities should be completable in [approximately 3 45-minute class periods].
Create a table that displays the following information about the activities created for this choice board:
* The Activity Name
* 1-sentence description of the activity
* Whether the activity is collaborative, independent, or could be done as either collaborative or independent
* Whether the activity is digital, offline, or a mix of both.
Afterward, offer to create detailed instructions for each of the activities. Do not create the instructions immediately. I will request the specific options that I want after reviewing your initial list. The instructions should include [an outline of the activity and the activity requirements to display mastery of the standard. The instructions should be written to be accessible for students in the course.] Include a version of the instructions with [scaffolds, accommodations, and extensions necessary for students at high, medium, and low levels of proficiency].
As [an expert 4th grade science teacher], rewrite the text below about [the water cycle] for students who need [simplified language and explanations]. Use [a more conversational, but still academic tone] in the rewritten passage.
Make sure that the rewritten text will still allow all students the opportunity to master the following [fourth grade science] standard: ["Describe and illustrate the continuous movement of water above and on the surface of Earth through the water cycle and explain the role of the Sun as a major source of energy in this process."]
Additionally, [ensure that vocabulary related to the standard still appears in the rewritten text with additional context so that all students are able to access and learn the terms.]
[Afterward, compare the original text with the rewritten text and evaluate how well you have completed these instructions.]
Here is the text that you are being asked to rewrite:
As [an experienced educator], create scaffolding strategies for a lesson on [character development in Romeo and Juliet] to support [9th grade] students who need additional assistance or accommodation to master the material. Some specific needs of the students are that they [read below grade level and some are English Language Learners]. Use [a supportive and encouraging tone] throughout the explanation.
The scaffolding strategies should include:
[Activating Prior Knowledge: Techniques to connect new information to what students already know.
Simplified Vocabulary and vocabulary lists: Ways to simplify complex terms and provide clear definitions.
Visual Representations: Use of diagrams, charts, and other visual aids to enhance understanding.
Step-by-Step Instructions: Breaking down complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps.
Interactive Activities: Engaging exercises that reinforce learning through practice.
Check for Understanding: Methods to assess and ensure comprehension throughout the lesson.]
If there are additional scaffolds that would assist students in mastering this content, you may also suggest them.
Additionally, explain how each strategy can be implemented effectively in the classroom and provide specific examples specific to this topic where applicable.
Afterward, evaluate how well these scaffolding strategies support diverse learners in mastering the chosen topic.
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