Prompt Library

Full lesson plan (gradual release)
"Write a [duration]-minute [grade] [subject] lesson on [topic] aligned to [standard]. Use a gradual-release structure (I Do, We Do, You Do) with a measurable objective, success criteria, a hook, formative checks, and a closing exit ticket."

Hook / anticipatory set
"Give me three engaging 5-minute hooks to open a [grade] lesson on [topic]: one that uses a real-world scenario, one that poses a provocative question, and one that uses a quick hands-on or visual activity."

Learning objectives & success criteria
"Write three measurable, student-friendly learning objectives for a [grade] unit on [topic], each with matching 'I can' success criteria and a quick way to check whether students met it."

Five-day unit arc
"Sketch a 5-day [grade] [subject] unit on [topic]. For each day give the focus, the key activity, and the formative assessment, building from foundational understanding to independent application."

Standards-aligned quiz with key
"Create a 10-question [grade] quiz on [topic] aligned to [standard]. Mix multiple choice and short constructed response, balance the answer key, vary Depth of Knowledge from DOK 1 to DOK 3, and label each item with its DOK level."

Exit ticket (3 questions)
"Write a 3-question exit ticket for today's [grade] lesson on [topic]: one recall question, one application question, and one reflection question I can read in under two minutes per student."

Passage-based reading items
"Using the passage below, write five text-dependent comprehension questions for [grade] readers that require evidence from the text. Include one inference question and one question about author's craft, plus a brief answer rationale."

Distractor analysis
"For this multiple-choice question, write three high-quality distractors that each reflect a specific, common student misconception, and explain the misconception behind each one so I can use it in reteaching."

Glow and grow feedback
"Turn my rough notes into warm, specific student feedback using a 'glow and grow' format: name two genuine strengths, then one actionable next step phrased as a clear strategy the student can try. Keep the tone encouraging and growth-minded. Notes: [paste notes]"

Rubric-anchored essay comments
"Using this rubric, write three sentences of feedback on the student essay below — one tied to the strongest criterion, one to the criterion most in need of work, and one concrete revision suggestion. Quote a short phrase from the student's own writing."

Feedback that asks, not tells
"Rewrite my corrective comments as guiding questions that prompt the student to find and fix the issue themselves, rather than giving them the answer. Keep each question short and specific. Comments: [paste comments]"

Positive note home
"Write a short, warm note to a family celebrating that [student] showed [specific positive behavior or growth] this week. Keep it concrete, sincere, and free of jargon, and write it so it translates cleanly into other languages."

Sensitive academic concern
"Draft a caring, partnership-oriented email to a family about [student]'s progress in [area]. State the facts without judgment, express confidence in the student, propose two specific supports, and invite a conversation. Keep it under 150 words."

Weekly class newsletter
"Write a friendly weekly newsletter for families of my [grade] class covering what we learned in [subjects], one celebration, an upcoming date, and one easy 'how to help at home' tip. Use short sections with clear headers."

Tiered versions of one task
"Take this activity and create three tiered versions that keep the same learning goal: one with scaffolds for students working below grade level, one on-level, and one extension for advanced learners. Activity: [paste activity]"

Supports for multilingual learners
"Suggest five supports that lower the language load of this [grade] task while keeping the rigor for multilingual learners — including sentence frames, a key-vocabulary list with kid-friendly definitions, and visual supports. Task: [paste task]"

UDL choice board
"Design a 3x3 choice board for [grade] students to demonstrate understanding of [topic], offering multiple means of expression (write, build, draw, record, present) while assessing the same standard."

Summarize a long document
"Summarize the document below for a busy teacher: give a 3-sentence overview, then 5 bullet-point takeaways, then the single most important action I should take. Document: [paste text]"

Make any AI output better
"Before answering, ask me up to three clarifying questions about grade level, standard, and student context so your response is precise and classroom-ready. Then complete this request: [paste request]"

Reformat into a table
"Reorganize the information below into a clean table with columns for [column 1], [column 2], and [column 3], one row per item, so I can paste it into my planner. Information: [paste text]"

Driving question
"Write three engaging, open-ended driving questions for a [grade] PBL unit on [topic] that connect to a real-world problem and an authentic audience, and explain what makes each one a strong driving question."

Project milestone map
"Break a [duration] [grade] project on [topic] into weekly milestones, with a checkpoint deliverable and a teacher feedback point at each stage, ending in a public product or presentation."

Group roles & accountability
"Suggest four group roles for a [grade] project team, with a one-line description and two accountability checks per role, plus a simple peer-evaluation question set."

3-act math task
"Design a 3-act math task for [grade] on [concept]: Act 1 a curiosity-sparking scenario with one question, Act 2 the information students need to ask for, and Act 3 the reveal plus an extension question."

Hands-on science investigation
"Plan a safe, low-cost [grade] science investigation on [phenomenon] using common materials. Include the testable question, a simple procedure, what students record, and three guiding questions for the discussion afterward."

Math misconception coaching
"A [grade] student keeps making this error in [math topic]: [describe error]. Explain the likely misconception, then give me two targeted questions and one quick visual model I can use to help the student self-correct."

Model text + annotations
"Write a strong grade-level model paragraph for [genre] on [topic] for [grade] writers, then annotate it to show the moves a writer made (topic sentence, evidence, transitions, conclusion) so I can use it as a mentor text."

Sentence-level mini-lessons
"Create three 5-minute sentence-level mini-lessons for [grade] writers on [skill, e.g. combining sentences], each with a brief explanation, a model, and three practice sentences with an answer key."

Differentiated writing prompts
"Generate five [genre] writing prompts for [grade] on the theme of [theme], ranging from concrete and supported to open-ended and abstract, so I can match prompts to students' readiness."

Leveled close-reading questions
"For the passage below, write a set of close-reading questions for [grade] in three layers: literal (what does the text say), interpretive (what does it mean), and analytical (how and why the author wrote it this way). Passage: [paste passage]"

Vocabulary in context
"Pull eight high-value vocabulary words from the text below for [grade] readers. For each, give a kid-friendly definition, a sentence using it in this context, and a quick check-for-understanding question. Text: [paste text]"

Book talk & discussion guide
"Create a discussion guide for [book title] suited to [grade] readers: a one-paragraph hook, five open-ended discussion questions, and two journal prompts that connect the theme to students' lives."

PLC meeting agenda
"Draft a focused 45-minute PLC agenda centered on [data or instructional focus]. Include a norms reminder, a data-look protocol, a decision point, and clear next-step owners with timelines."

Coaching feedback to a teacher
"Based on these observation notes, write strengths-based coaching feedback for a teacher: name two effective practices, pose one reflective question, and suggest one high-leverage next step framed as a partnership. Notes: [paste notes]"

Staff communication draft
"Write a clear, motivating message to staff announcing [change or initiative]. Explain the why, what stays the same, what's new, the support available, and the first concrete step — in a respectful, concise tone."

SMART professional goal
"Help me turn my growth area of [area] into a SMART professional goal for this [semester/year], including a measurable indicator, two strategies I'll try, and how I'll collect evidence of impact."

Post-lesson reflection
"Ask me five short reflection questions about a lesson I just taught on [topic], then synthesize my answers into two specific things to keep doing and one adjustment for next time."

Explain a strategy simply
"Explain the instructional strategy [strategy name] to me as if I'm new to it: what it is, why it works, one classroom example for [grade], and a common pitfall to avoid."