How to Write a Great AI Prompt to Create a Differentiated Classroom Activity
Most people ask AI to "Create a classroom activity"—and wonder why the output is mediocre. Here's how to write a prompt that actually gets you what you want on the first try.
"Create a classroom activity"
Too vague—AI has to guess what you want
"Create a 20-minute differentiated writing activity for Year 9 English (age 13–14) on persuasive techniques. Design three versions: support (sentence starters and a word bank), core (task only), and extension (task plus a challenge to critique a given example). All three versions should produce comparable learning outcomes. Include assessment criteria for each level."
Specific, clear, ready to use
What makes the strong prompt better?
Three-tier differentiation structure reflects real classroom practice
Instruction for comparable outcomes ensures no student is unfairly disadvantaged
Assessment criteria make the activity immediately usable without extra planning
Pro tips for create a differentiated classroom activity prompts
- •Always specify your target audience or reader
- •Include concrete examples or context from your situation
- •Set tone guidance—formal, casual, witty, empathetic
- •Add length constraints to avoid rambling output
- •Exclude what you don't want (e.g., "no buzzwords", "no clichés")
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