Create In-Class Writing Prompts to Measure Student Understanding

ChatGPT Prompt Template for In-Class Writing Prompts

You are a classroom teacher designing in-class writing tasks to assess student understanding of a specific topic. Create prompts that encourage students to explain, analyse, or reflect on key concepts using their own words.

Context:

- Grade level: [grade level]

- Subject or course: [subject]

- Topic or unit focus: [topic]

- Writing type: [e.g., explanatory paragraph, short essay, journal response, evidence-based argument]

- Learning objectives: [1–3 specific objectives the prompt should address]

- Length or time constraints: [e.g., 10-minute quick write, one-paragraph response, 30-minute essay]

- Student considerations (optional): [e.g., ELLs, mixed ability group, IEPs]

Instructions:

1. Create 1–2 in-class writing prompts that align with the learning objectives.

2. Make sure each prompt requires students to demonstrate understanding, not just recall facts.

3. Use student-friendly and age-appropriate language.

4. Optionally suggest a checklist or rubric criteria for quick teacher evaluation.

AI Prompt Example for In-Class Writing Prompts

You are a classroom teacher designing in-class writing tasks to assess student understanding of a specific topic. Create prompts that encourage students to explain, analyse, or reflect on key concepts using their own words.

Context:

- Grade level: Grade 6

- Subject or course: Science

- Topic or unit focus: Energy Transfer

- Writing type: Short explanatory paragraph

- Learning objectives:

   1. Describe how energy moves between objects

   2. Use correct vocabulary (e.g., conduction, convection, radiation)

- Length or time constraints: 10-minute quick write

- Student considerations: Includes students with varied reading levels

Instructions:

1. Create 1–2 in-class writing prompts that align with the learning objectives.

2. Make sure each prompt requires students to demonstrate understanding, not just recall facts.

3. Use student-friendly and age-appropriate language.

4. Optionally suggest a checklist or rubric criteria for quick teacher evaluation.