Prompts for Teachers

Cheatsheet Content

Lesson Planning & Curriculum Generate lesson plan: "Create a detailed lesson plan for a 10th-grade biology class on photosynthesis, including objectives, activities, materials, and assessment." Differentiate instruction: "How can I differentiate instruction for a 5th-grade math lesson on fractions to support struggling learners and challenge advanced students?" Curriculum alignment: "Help me align my 8th-grade history curriculum with state standards for 'The Industrial Revolution'." Activity ideas: "Suggest creative and engaging activities for a high school English class studying Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'." Cross-curricular connections: "What are some effective ways to integrate science and art into a 3rd-grade unit on ecosystems?" Project-based learning: "Outline a project-based learning unit for 7th graders on renewable energy sources." Assessment & Feedback Rubric creation: "Generate a rubric for a 9th-grade persuasive essay, focusing on argumentation, evidence, and organization." Formative assessment ideas: "What are some quick and effective formative assessment strategies for a 6th-grade science class learning about the water cycle?" Feedback statements: "Provide constructive feedback statements for a student's lab report that lacks detail in the methodology section." Question generation: "Create 5 multiple-choice questions and 2 short-answer questions for a 12th-grade chemistry test on chemical equilibrium." Differentiated assessment: "How can I modify a standard test on algebraic equations for students with diverse learning needs?" Classroom Management & Student Support Behavior management strategies: "Suggest effective positive behavior management strategies for an elementary classroom with diverse student needs." Parent communication: "Draft an email to parents explaining a change in the homework policy for the upcoming semester." Student motivation: "What are some strategies to increase student motivation and engagement in a challenging high school physics course?" Conflict resolution: "Provide guidance on how to mediate a conflict between two students in a middle school classroom." Supporting struggling students: "What resources or strategies can I use to support a 4th-grade student who is consistently falling behind in reading?" Building classroom community: "Suggest activities to build a strong, inclusive classroom community at the beginning of the school year for 7th graders." Professional Development & Reflection Reflection prompts: "Provide prompts for me to reflect on my teaching practice after a challenging lesson." Professional goals: "Help me set SMART goals for my professional development as an elementary school teacher for the next academic year." Current educational trends: "Summarize recent research or trends in educational technology for K-12 classrooms." Interview preparation: "What are common interview questions for a high school English teacher position, and how should I prepare for them?" Self-care tips: "Suggest practical self-care tips for teachers during high-stress periods like exam week." Content Generation & Explanation Simplify complex concepts: "Explain the concept of 'plate tectonics' in a way that a 6th grader can easily understand." Analogies: "What are some good analogies to explain 'electricity' to a 4th-grade class?" Story starters: "Generate 3 creative story starters for a 2nd-grade writing assignment." Debate topics: "Suggest engaging debate topics for a high school civics class on contemporary social issues." Vocabulary definitions: "Define the following scientific terms for a 9th-grade biology class: 'mitochondria', 'homeostasis', 'photosynthesis', 'genetics'." Technology Integration EdTech tool ideas: "What are some effective educational technology tools for conducting virtual science labs with high school students?" Digital citizenship: "How can I teach digital citizenship effectively to 8th graders?" AI in education: "Discuss the potential benefits and challenges of integrating AI tools into a college-level history course." Creating interactive content: "Suggest ways to create interactive learning content using free online tools for a 10th-grade math class."