AI Teaching Prompts Pack
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AI TEACHING PROMPTS PACK
Ready-to-use prompts for ChatGPT, Claude, and other AI tools
Free resource from Zaza Teach
📝 LESSON PLANNING PROMPTS
Basic Lesson Plan Generator
"Create a detailed lesson plan for [SUBJECT] for [GRADE LEVEL] students on the topic of [TOPIC]. Include learning objectives, materials needed, step-by-step activities, assessment methods, and differentiation strategies. The lesson should be [DURATION] minutes long."
Standards-Aligned Planning
"Design a lesson plan that aligns with [SPECIFIC STANDARD/CURRICULUM] for [GRADE] students. The lesson should cover [TOPIC] and include measurable learning objectives, engaging activities, formative assessments, and accommodations for diverse learners."
Project-Based Learning
"Create a [DURATION] project-based learning unit for [SUBJECT] focusing on [TOPIC]. Include the driving question, project phases, student roles, assessment rubric, and real-world connections. Make it appropriate for [GRADE LEVEL]."
🔍 ASSESSMENT PROMPTS
Quiz Creator
"Create a 10-question quiz for [GRADE LEVEL] students on [TOPIC]. Include a mix of multiple choice (4), short answer (3), and essay questions (3). Provide an answer key with explanations."
Rubric Generator
"Design a detailed rubric for assessing [ASSIGNMENT TYPE] in [SUBJECT]. Use a 4-point scale (Exemplary, Proficient, Developing, Beginning) and include criteria for [SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE]. Make it clear and student-friendly."
🎯 ENGAGEMENT PROMPTS
Hook Activities
"Suggest 5 creative hook activities to introduce [TOPIC] to [GRADE LEVEL] students. Each should be 5-10 minutes, require minimal materials, and connect to students' prior knowledge or interests."
Interactive Activities
"Design 3 hands-on, interactive activities for teaching [TOPIC] to [GRADE] students. Include materials needed, step-by-step instructions, and how each activity reinforces the learning objectives."
💬 COMMUNICATION PROMPTS
Parent Email Template
"Write a professional email to parents about [SPECIFIC SITUATION/CONCERN]. Keep the tone positive and solution-focused. Include specific examples and actionable next steps."
Student Feedback
"Generate specific, constructive feedback for a [GRADE LEVEL] student's [ASSIGNMENT TYPE]. Focus on strengths, areas for improvement, and specific next steps. Use encouraging, growth-mindset language."
🔧 DIFFERENTIATION PROMPTS
Learning Style Adaptations
"Adapt this lesson on [TOPIC] for different learning styles. Provide specific modifications for visual, auditory, kinesthetic, and reading/writing learners in [GRADE LEVEL]."
Support for Struggling Learners
"Suggest 5 specific strategies to support struggling learners in [SUBJECT] when learning [TOPIC]. Include scaffolding techniques, modified assignments, and alternative assessment options."
💡 Tips for Using These Prompts
- • Replace bracketed placeholders with your specific information
- • Be as specific as possible for better results
- • Always review and adapt AI-generated content for your students
- • Use follow-up prompts to refine and improve responses
- • Test activities with a small group before full implementation
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