ChatGPT Prompts for Teachers & Educators

Create a detailed lesson plan for a {{grade_level}} {{subject}} class on {{topic}}.

Standards: {{standards}}
Prior knowledge: Students already know {{prior_knowledge}}
Class time: {{duration}} minutes
Available materials: {{materials}}

Include:
1. Learning objective (student-friendly "I can" statement)
2. Warm-up/hook (5 min) — something that activates prior knowledge
3. Direct instruction (10 min) with key vocabulary
4. Guided practice (10 min) with check-for-understanding questions
5. Independent practice or group activity (15 min)
6. Closure/exit ticket (5 min)
7. Differentiation notes for advanced, on-level, and struggling learners
8. Formative assessment strategy

Create a {{assessment_type}} assessment for {{grade_level}} {{subject}} on {{topic}}.

Learning objectives being assessed: {{objectives}}
Cognitive levels to include: {{bloom_levels}}
Number of questions: {{num_questions}}

Format requirements:
- {{num_mc}} multiple choice (4 options each, one correct)
- {{num_short}} short answer
- {{num_extended}} extended response

For multiple choice, include common misconceptions as distractors. For extended response, include the scoring criteria. Provide an answer key with brief explanations for each answer. If applicable, note any accommodations for {{accommodation_needs}}.

Create a {{scale_type}} rubric for a {{grade_level}} {{assignment_type}} on {{topic}}.

Dimensions to assess:
{{dimensions}}

For each dimension, provide:
- Clear descriptor for each performance level
- Specific, observable criteria (not vague words like "good" or "adequate")
- Examples of what student work looks like at each level

Format as a table. Include a row for total score/overall performance level. The language should be student-friendly so learners can self-assess before submitting.

Write constructive feedback for a {{grade_level}} student on their {{assignment_type}} about {{topic}}.

Student performance summary:
- Strengths: {{strengths}}
- Areas for growth: {{growth_areas}}
- Specific errors or misconceptions: {{errors}}

Tone: {{tone}} (e.g., encouraging, direct, formal)
Feedback should:
1. Open with something specific the student did well (quote their work if possible)
2. Identify 1-2 actionable areas for improvement with specific suggestions
3. End with an encouraging forward-looking statement
4. Be written at a reading level appropriate for {{grade_level}}
Keep to 80-120 words.

I have a {{grade_level}} {{subject}} lesson on {{topic}} with this core activity:
{{core_activity}}

Create 3 differentiated versions:

1. **Advanced learners**: Extend the activity with higher-order thinking (analysis, evaluation, creation). Add complexity without just adding more work.

2. **On-level with support**: Keep the core activity but add scaffolding — sentence starters, graphic organizers, word banks, or step-by-step breakdowns.

3. **English Language Learners ({{ell_proficiency_level}})**: Modify for language accessibility — visual supports, simplified instructions, native language cognates where helpful, and reduced linguistic demand while maintaining content rigor.

For each version, explain what you changed and why.

Write a professional email from a {{grade_level}} {{subject}} teacher to a parent/guardian about {{communication_purpose}}.

Student context:
- Student name: {{student_name}}
- Specific situation: {{situation_details}}
- Actions already taken: {{actions_taken}}
- Requested next step: {{requested_action}}

Tone: {{tone}} (e.g., warm and collaborative, concerned but supportive, celebratory)
The email should:
- Open with something positive about the student
- Clearly describe the situation with specific examples (not generalizations)
- Suggest a collaborative path forward
- Offer availability for a follow-up conversation
- Be concise (under 200 words)

Do not use education jargon. Write in plain, respectful language.