I am an educator teaching [SUBJECT AND GRADE] in [SCHOOL CONTEXT]. Create a practical set of 8 copy-paste AI prompts for my recurring work, using the information below. My curriculum or standards: [CURRICULUM OR STANDARDS] My current unit: [CURRENT UNIT] My learners and constraints: [LEARNER NEEDS AND CONSTRAINTS] My immediate priorities: [TEACHING PRIORITIES] Include one prompt each for: a standards-aligned lesson plan, differentiated practice, an exit ticket, a short formative assessment with answer key, feedback on student work, a family update, a student-facing explanation of a difficult concept, and a weekly planning reflection. Each prompt must have: a clear role or task, square-bracket fields I can replace, the intended student age or audience, a requested output format, and an instruction not to invent student information, citations, standards, or policy. For assessment prompts, require an answer key, a mix of recall and reasoning, accessibility accommodations, and a check that each question matches the stated objective. For feedback, require evidence-based comments, one next step, and wording that preserves student dignity. For family communication, require plain language, no disclosure of other students' information, and a translation-ready structure. Present the result as a numbered library. Keep each prompt between 90 and 150 words and add a one-sentence note on when to use it. Ask up to 3 clarifying questions only if a required input is missing. Before answering, check that every prompt is usable without extra context and that none asks the AI to make instructional, legal, or student-record decisions that belong to me or my school.
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| Placeholder | What to enter | Example |
|---|---|---|
| [SUBJECT AND GRADE] | State the subject, grade level, and course type you teach. | 7th-grade life science |
| [SCHOOL CONTEXT] | Describe relevant setting details such as class size, schedule, language needs, or school type. | Five 50-minute periods; 28 students; one class includes six multilingual learners. |
| [CURRICULUM OR STANDARDS] | Paste the standards, curriculum framework, or unit outcomes you need to follow. | NGSS MS-LS1-3: use argument supported by evidence for how body systems interact. |
| [CURRENT UNIT] | Name the current topic and what students are expected to learn. | Human body systems, focused this week on the respiratory and circulatory systems. |
| [LEARNER NEEDS AND CONSTRAINTS] | List important accommodations, reading levels, technology limits, and other student needs. | Two students use text-to-speech; reading levels range from grade 4 to 9; Chromebooks are available twice a week. |
| [TEACHING PRIORITIES] | State the outcomes you most need help with this week or term. | Build an evidence-based explanation task and give faster, more useful feedback on lab claims. |
How to use
- Paste the prompt and replace every bracketed field with details from your class.
- Save the resulting prompts you use most in a document or learning-management-system template.
- Check lesson and assessment outputs against your actual standards, required materials, and accommodations.
- Follow up with: “Adapt prompt 3 for a 35-minute lesson using only paper, pencils, and the text I pasted.”
Variations
Lesson sequence
Use this when planning several connected lessons rather than a single activity.
I teach [SUBJECT AND GRADE] and need a [NUMBER]-lesson sequence on [TOPIC], aligned to [STANDARD OR OUTCOME]. My time, materials, and learner needs are [CONSTRAINTS]. Create a table with objective, opening, modeling, student work, formative check, differentiation, and materials for each lesson. Build toward one observable performance task. Include an answer key or success criteria where relevant. Do not invent standards or resources I have not named. Flag any step that needs my school’s approval.
Rubric builder
Use this when students need clear criteria before a performance task.
Create a student-facing analytic rubric for [ASSIGNMENT] in [SUBJECT AND GRADE]. The learning target is [LEARNING TARGET] and the evidence students must produce is [REQUIRED EVIDENCE]. Make four performance levels with observable, age-appropriate descriptors; separate content understanding from communication or process where appropriate. Include a short checklist students can use before submitting. Avoid grading traits unrelated to the target, and flag criteria that cannot be assessed fairly from this assignment alone.
Feedback bank
Use this when you need reusable comments for a common assignment.
Build a feedback comment bank for [ASSIGNMENT] for [GRADE OR AUDIENCE]. Students are working toward [SUCCESS CRITERIA], and common strengths or errors are [COMMON PATTERNS]. Write 12 comments in a table: evidence noticed, specific next step, and optional revision question. Use respectful language and distinguish a misunderstanding from carelessness. Do not diagnose learners or make assumptions about effort. Include comments for emerging, developing, and secure work.
Tips
- Paste the exact learning target before asking for an assessment; otherwise AI often produces questions that are busy but misaligned.
- Ask for a model answer and a misconception analysis with an exit ticket, then remove any item that depends on knowledge you did not teach.
- Treat AI feedback as a comment bank, not a student evaluation: add the actual evidence from each student’s work yourself.
- Do not paste identifiable student records or work samples unless your district’s approved tools and privacy rules permit it.
FAQ
Can I use these prompts for IEP accommodations?
Use them to generate options or accessible formats, then confirm that each accommodation matches the student’s actual plan and your school procedures.
Will AI make a lesson aligned to my standards?
It can draft one, but it may misstate a standard or claim alignment without proving it. Paste the standard and verify the final objective, task, and assessment yourself.
Can I paste student writing for feedback?
Only if your school policy and the tool’s approved privacy settings allow it. Remove names and identifying details whenever possible.