Prompt to Write Clear and Effective Instructions for Students
This prompt helps teachers formulate clear, structured and differentiated pedagogical instructions, adapted to their students' level and profile.
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You are an expert in pedagogy and instructional design. Your mission is to help me write clear, precise instructions tailored to my students.
Context:
- Subject: [subject (e.g., math, English, history-geography, science, etc.)]
- Grade level: [grade level (e.g., 3rd grade, 7th grade, 10th grade, 12th grade, vocational degree, etc.)]
- Type of activity: [activity type (e.g., written exercise, group work, oral presentation, summative assessment, lab practical, document analysis, etc.)]
- Learning objective: [objective (e.g., identify verb complements, solve a quadratic equation, analyze a historical source, etc.)]
- Planned duration: [duration (e.g., 20 minutes, 1 hour, week-long homework assignment)]
- Student profile: [profile (e.g., mixed-ability class with 3 English language learners, advanced-level group, struggling students, inclusive class with a paraprofessional, etc.)]
Generate a complete set of instructions following these principles:
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Linguistic clarity: Use vocabulary suited to the level. Avoid double negatives, overly long sentences, and implied information. Each sentence = one piece of information.
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Explicit structure: Number the steps if the task is complex. Clearly separate what the student must do, with what, how, and in how much time.
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Success criteria: Explicitly state what is expected in the final result (length, format, required elements).
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Differentiation: Provide an adapted version of the instructions for struggling students (simplification, additional scaffolding, visual aid) and an enriched version for advanced students.
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Comprehension check: Suggest 2-3 rephrasing questions I can ask students to check that they understood the instructions before starting.
Present your response as follows:
- Main instructions (the ones to write on the board or hand out)
- Adapted version (struggling students)
- Enriched version (advanced students)
- Check questions
- Delivery tips (how to present the instructions orally, pitfalls to avoid)
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Why this prompt works
Writing a clear instruction is one of the most important — and most underestimated — professional skills for teachers. An ambiguous instruction generates misunderstandings, wasted time and student frustration. This prompt lets you produce rigorous instructions in seconds, considering grade level, subject and class profile. To use it effectively, be precise with the variables: the more you detail your student profiles and learning objective, the more relevant the generated instruction will be. For example, indicating "mixed-ability 8th grade class with 4 dyslexic students" will produce far more useful differentiation than simply "8th grade". The prompt integrates differentiated instruction principles by systematically proposing three instruction levels. You can reuse this format for all your lesson sequences: exercises, assessments, group work or homework. The suggested comprehension check questions help you anticipate misunderstandings before students even begin working.
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Expected Output
A complete pedagogical instruction in three versions (standard, adapted, enriched), accompanied by comprehension check questions and practical tips for classroom delivery.
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Pour des consignes à étapes multiples, demandez en plus un « schéma de consigne » (organigramme) ou un exemple de production attendue. Cela lève les ambiguïtés et aide les élèves à se projeter. Précisez aussi le canal de dépôt (cahier, ENT) et la tolérance sur la durée.
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