AI Prompts for Every Part of the Teaching Week
Teachers spend hours on planning, marking, and communication before they even step into the classroom. AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can take the first draft of much of that work off your plate. The prompts below are grouped by task. Copy one, replace the bracketed variables with your own details, and paste it into your AI tool of choice.
A quick note before you start. AI output is a strong first draft, not a finished resource. Always review lesson plans, quizzes, and feedback against your curriculum and your knowledge of your students before you use them.
Lesson Plan Prompts
1. Full lesson plan from a topic
Use this to build a complete, structured lesson plan fast when you have the topic but not the time.
You are an experienced teacher. Create a lesson plan for a [DURATION] lesson on [TOPIC] for [YEAR_LEVEL] students. Include a learning objective, a hook, main activities, a check for understanding, and a short plenary. Note any materials needed. Keep it practical and clearly structured.2. Unit overview across several lessons
Use this to sketch a whole unit so individual lessons fit into a bigger arc.
Plan a [NUMBER]-lesson unit on [TOPIC] for [YEAR_LEVEL]. For each lesson, give a title, the key objective, and the main activity. Show how the unit builds from foundational knowledge to application. End with an assessment idea for the unit.3. Engaging lesson starter
Use this to open a lesson with a hook that gets students thinking straight away.
Suggest 5 engaging starter activities for a lesson on [TOPIC] for [YEAR_LEVEL]. Each should take under 5 minutes, need minimal materials, and connect to the lesson objective of [OBJECTIVE]. Include a mix of discussion, quick writing, and problem solving.Quiz and Assessment Prompts
4. Quick quiz on a topic
Use this to generate a ready-to-use quiz with an answer key in seconds.
Create a [NUMBER]-question quiz on [TOPIC] for [YEAR_LEVEL]. Mix multiple choice, short answer, and one extended question. Match the difficulty to the level. Provide a clear answer key at the end with a one-line explanation for each answer.5. Differentiated question set
Use this to create tiered questions so every student is challenged at the right level.
Write a set of questions on [TOPIC] for [YEAR_LEVEL] at three levels: foundation, core, and stretch. Give 3 questions per level, increasing in challenge. Keep the wording clear and age appropriate, and include answers.Student Feedback Prompts
6. Constructive feedback on student work
Use this to turn brief marking notes into clear, encouraging feedback a student can act on.
Write constructive feedback for a [YEAR_LEVEL] student on their work about [ASSIGNMENT]. Based on my notes, give two specific strengths, one clear area to improve, and one concrete next step. Keep the tone warm and encouraging. My notes: [PASTE_NOTES]7. Report card comments
Use this to draft personalised report comments without spending your whole weekend on them.
Write a report card comment for [STUDENT_NAME], a [YEAR_LEVEL] student in [SUBJECT]. Based on these notes, cover their progress, a key strength, and one area for growth in a supportive, professional tone. Keep it to about 60 words. Notes: [PASTE_NOTES]Parent Communication Prompts
8. Clear email to a parent
Use this to write a calm, clear email home, whether the news is positive or a concern to raise.
Write a professional, friendly email to the parent of [STUDENT_NAME] about [REASON, e.g. recent progress or a concern]. Keep it clear and respectful, focus on specific observations, and suggest one way we can work together. Sign off from [YOUR_NAME], [SUBJECT] teacher.9. Newsletter update for families
Use this to write a warm class or subject update to keep families informed.
Write a short class newsletter update for families of [YEAR_LEVEL] students. Cover what we have been learning in [SUBJECT], one highlight, what is coming next, and how parents can support at home. Keep the tone friendly and under 200 words.Differentiation Prompts
10. Adapt a resource for different needs
Use this to quickly adjust a text or task for students who need more support or more challenge.
Take the material below and create two versions for a [YEAR_LEVEL] class: a simplified version with clearer language and more scaffolding, and an extension version with deeper questions for advanced students. Keep both aligned to the objective of [OBJECTIVE]. Material: [PASTE_MATERIAL]Browse More Prompts
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