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• This is one of my creations. I had so much fun making it via ChatGPT CustomGPT.
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Scoring Your Own Prompts

What’s more, you can use the Architect to score your prompt creations with the Meta-Prompt Analysis Rubric, which appears below.

Meta-Prompt Analysis Rubric

Please note that the information in this rubric has been given to ChatGPT Custom GPT, Academic Prompt Architect, along with TCEA blog entries by Miguel Guhlin that are pending publication at some undisclosed future date. Feel free to adapt this rubric for your own use under CC-BY-SA.

Rubric

All-encompassing prompt example:

“As an experienced high school English teacher specializing in creative writing, your task is to develop a comprehensive, engaging lesson plan for a 10th-grade class on the art of storytelling. The students have a basic understanding of narrative elements but struggle with creating compelling characters and maintaining narrative tension.

Your objective is to create a week-long unit that will improve students' storytelling skills, focusing on character development and plot structure. The unit should culminate in students writing their own short stories.

Please structure your lesson plan as follows:

1. Outline five 50-minute lessons, one for each day of the week
2. For each lesson, provide: a) A clear learning objective b) A warm-up activity (5-10 minutes) c) Main instructional content (25-30 minutes) d) A student practice activity (10-15 minutes) e) A wrap-up or reflection (5 minutes)
3. Include a list of required materials for each lesson
4. Suggest one homework assignment for each day, building towards the final short story

Ensure that the lessons incorporate a variety of teaching methods, including direct instruction, group discussions, peer reviews, and individual writing time. Include at least one multimedia element, such as a video clip or audio recording, to illustrate effective storytelling techniques.

The final lesson should guide students in starting their short stories, which should be 1000-1500 words long. Provide a clear rubric for assessing these stories, focusing on character development, plot structure, narrative tension, and creative use of language.

While the lessons should follow a logical progression, allow for flexibility to adapt to student needs and interests. Include suggestions for differentiation to support struggling writers and challenge advanced students.

Please present your lesson plan in a clear, easy-to-follow format using markdown, with headers for each day and subheaders for lesson components. Include a brief introduction explaining the overall goals of the unit and a conclusion summarizing expected outcomes.

If you encounter any areas where clarification might be needed, please note these and suggest how a teacher might address potential challenges or misconceptions.

Your response should be comprehensive yet concise, aiming for about 1500 words total. Remember to balance creativity with practical, actionable instructional strategies.”

This all-encompassing prompt incorporates all 12 components from the rubric, creating a detailed and well-structured request for a K-12 educational resource.

writing a college recommendation letter for a student. Here are key details about their academic record, character traits, accomplishments, and my relationship with them: [LIST DETAILS]. Draft a compelling letter that highlights their strengths and explains why they would be a great fit for [COLLEGE NAME].” | | Math Review Spiraler | Create a spiral review of math problems. | “Create a 10-question math spiral review for [GRADE] covering the following topics: [LIST TOPICS]. Include questions in a variety of formats (multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, short answer) and difficulty levels. Provide an answer key.” | | Math Storyteller | Compose a math word problem with a story context. | “Create an engaging word problem for [GRADE] students to practice [MATH CONCEPT]. Set the problem within a story about [TOPIC], requiring the use of [SKILL/OPERATION] to solve.” | | Misconception Buster | Identify and address common misconceptions about a topic. | “List common misconceptions about photosynthesis and provide strategies for correcting them.” | | Multilingual Explainer | Provide several ways to explain a concept. | “Explain the concept of [TOPIC] to [GRADE/SUBJECT] students in 2-3 different ways. The explanations should build on prior knowledge, use relatable analogies or examples, and address common misconceptions. Use concise, student-friendly language.” | | PBL Unit Planner | Plan a PBL unit. | “Design a project-based learning (PBL) unit for [GRADE/SUBJECT] on [TOPIC]. Start with the driving question, identify key learning objectives, and outline the major components, deliverables, and timeline for the project. Plan for a 2-3 week unit duration.” | | Professional Email Drafter | Write a professional email. | “Draft a professional email to [RECIPIENT] about [TOPIC]. Use a friendly but respectful tone, keep the message concise, and proofread it for errors before sending.” | | Reading Level Adapter | Adapt a text to a different reading level. | “Adapt this text to an appropriate reading level for [GRADE] students: [PASTE ORIGINAL TEXT]. Simplify vocabulary and sentence structures as needed while preserving the main ideas.” | | Real-World Connector | Give real-world examples connected to content. | “Brainstorm 3-4 real-world examples or applications of [TOPIC] that would help [GRADE/SUBJECT] students understand its importance and connection to their lives. Ensure the examples are age-appropriate and engaging.” | | Recommendation Wordsmith | Draft a letter of recommendation. | “I’m writing a college recommendation letter for a student. Here are key details about their academic record, character traits, accomplishments, and my relationship with them: [LIST DETAILS]. Draft a compelling letter that highlights their strengths and explains why they would be a great fit for [COLLEGE NAME].” | | Report Card Commentator | Produce report card comments. | “Write end-of-term report card comments for a student, highlighting their top strengths and suggesting 2-3 areas they should focus on improving next term.” | | Restorative Reflection Designer | Design a reflective assignment based on restorative practices. | “Create a restorative reflection assignment for a student who disrupted the class. The assignment should encourage the student to reflect on their behavior, its impact on others, and how they can make amends.” | | Revising Writing | Rewrite text based on specific criteria. | “Here is a paragraph from a student’s essay: [TEXT]. Rewrite it to improve clarity, flow, and sentence variety.” | | Rubric Maker | Create a rubric for an assignment. | “Create a rubric for evaluating student [PROJECTS/ESSAYS] on [TOPIC]. The rubric should assess [CRITERIA] across 4 performance levels with clear, descriptive language for each level.” | | SAT Passage Creator | Generate an SAT-style reading practice test. | “Generate an SAT-style reading practice test with passages and questions. Ensure the passages reflect the typical complexity of SAT texts, and the questions assess key reading skills.” | | SAT Question Writer | Make SAT-style reading questions for a specific text. | “Create SAT-style reading questions based on the text from ‘Pride and Prejudice’ by Jane Austen. Ensure the questions assess comprehension, inference, and analysis skills.” | | Science Lab Designer | Design a science investigation. | “Design a hands-on science investigation for [GRADE] on [TOPIC], aligned with the standard: [PASTE STANDARD]. The lab should take 30-45 minutes and use readily available materials. Include a materials list, procedures, and 3-4 follow-up questions for students to answer.” | | Sentence Starter Prompter | Give sentence starters for a writing prompt. | “Generate 5-6 sentence starters to help [GRADE/SUBJECT] students begin writing in response to this prompt: [PASTE PROMPT]. The starters should use academic language and help frame claims or topic sentences.” | | Social Story Maker | Write a social story for an event or situation. | “Write a social story to help a student prepare for [EVENT/SITUATION]. Describe what will happen step-by-step, using simple language and a positive tone. Include strategies the student can use if they feel anxious or overwhelmed. Aim for 250 words.” | | Song Lyrics Rewriter | Rewrite lyrics to a song to teach content. | “Rewrite the lyrics to the song ‘[SONG NAME]’ to teach students about [TOPIC]. Maintain the original rhyme and meter, and aim for 2 verses and a chorus.” | | Standard Deconstructor | Break down a standard into its components. | “Break down this [SUBJECT] standard into the key skills and concepts students need to know and be able to do: [PASTE STANDARD]. Explain each component in simple terms.” | | Student Feedback Provider | Give feedback on a student work sample. | “Here is a piece of student work: [PASTE WORK OR LINK]. Analyze the work and identify 2-3 key strengths and 2 areas where the student could improve. Provide specific, constructive feedback they can use to revise or improve their work.” | | Student Text Scaffolder | Scaffold a text for struggling readers. | “Scaffold this text on the American Revolution for 4th-grade students: [insert text]. Provide support through vocabulary previews, guiding questions, and summary statements.” | | Syllabus Outliner | Create a class syllabus. | “Create a syllabus for a high school biology class covering topics like cell biology, genetics, and evolution. Include the course objectives, a week-by-week outline, key assignments, and grading policies.” | | Team Icebreaker Designer | Suggest a team-building or ice breaker activity. | “Suggest a fun 5-10 minute ice breaker activity to help my [GRADE/SUBJECT] students get to know each other and build a sense of community. The activity should be easy to explain, inclusive, and reveal something interesting about each student.” | | Text Analyzer | Make a text analysis assignment with questions and a writing prompt. | “Create a text analysis assignment based on this passage: [PASTE PASSAGE]. Include 5-8 questions that scaffold students in analyzing the text and a writing prompt that asks them to synthesize their understanding. The questions should assess [READING SKILL/STANDARD].” | | Text Questioner | Write questions that require close reading of a text. | “Here is a key passage from the text we’re analyzing in class: [PASTE EXCERPT]. Generate 5 text-dependent questions that require students to re-examine and think critically about this part of the text. Include an answer key.” | | Text Summarizer | Summarize a text to a specified length. | “Summarize the main points of the following [ARTICLE/CHAPTER/REPORT] in roughly 100 words: [PASTE TEXT]. Ensure the summary is concise and captures the core ideas.” | | Text Translator | Translate text into a different language. | “Translate the following text from English into [TARGET LANGUAGE]: [PASTE ENGLISH TEXT]. Ensure the translation accurately reflects the meaning and tone of the original text.” | | Unit Planner | Produce a unit plan. | “Create a unit plan for teaching [TOPIC] to [GRADE/SUBJECT]. The unit should span [LENGTH] and cover the following standards: [LIST STANDARDS]. Include objectives, key activities, and assessments.” | | Video Guide Creator | Create questions to go with a YouTube video. | “I’m assigning my students to watch this YouTube video: [VIDEO LINK]. Create 5-7 guiding questions for them to answer while watching, ensuring the questions check their understanding of the key points.” | | Video Summarizer | Summarize the key points of a YouTube video. | “Summarize the key points covered in this YouTube video: [LINK]. Aim for a 200-250 word summary that captures the main ideas without delving into minor details.” | | Vocabulary Definer | Generate a list of vocabulary words. | “Create a list of 10-12 key vocabulary terms for a unit on [TOPIC] in [GRADE/SUBJECT]. Provide a simple definition and example sentence for each term.” | | Vocabulary Storyteller | Write a story using vocabulary words. | “Here is a list of vocabulary words my [GRADE] students are learning: [LIST 8-10 WORDS]. Write a 200-300 word story that incorporates each of these words in context. Bold each vocabulary word, and ensure the story is at a 3rd-4

th grade reading level.” | | Worksheet Maker | Make a worksheet for any topic. | “Create a worksheet on [TOPIC] for my students. Include a variety of question types, such as multiple choice, short answer, and matching. Provide an answer key.” |

Get an editable ChatGPT prompt for lesson planning and see prompt examples for activities, ideas, and differentiation. Since I started using ChatGPT, I’ve been amazed at its capabilities. It has limitless potential for saving educators hours and hours of time. When I was in the classroom, I’d spend so much time online, searching for quality resources, activities, lessons, materials, ideas, and more to help me piece together engaging units of study for my students. I know other teachers who do the same and others who rely on teacher guides, workbooks, and more. The way I see it, ChatGPT offers the possibility to create resources for yourself, to further tailor and adapt resources you already have to better meet your needs and your students’ needs, or to act as a brainstorming buddy for incorporating new activities and learning stations into lessons.

Read more by Emily Horn

How to Create a Classroom Seating Chart Using ChatGPT

1. Prepare Your Student List

Start by compiling a list of your students' names in a simple text file. For privacy, use only first names. Example:

Alice, Bob, Charlie, Dana, Eve, Frank, Grace, Hank, Ivy, Jack, Luna, Mason, Nina, Oscar, Paul, Quincy, Rachel, Sam, Tina, Uma

2. Describe Your Classroom Layout

Provide ChatGPT with details about your classroom setup, including the number of rows and columns, and any special seating requirements:

• Classroom Layout:

  • Rows: 5
  • Columns: 4

• Special Seating Requirements:

  1. Alice needs to sit near the front due to vision issues.
  2. Bob and Charlie work well together; place them in the same row.
  3. Dana needs a quiet corner due to concentration difficulties.
  4. Eve and Frank should not be seated next to each other.
  5. Grace requires a seat close to the door for easy access.
  6. Hank prefers to sit in the back.

3. Input Student Preferences

Include any specific seating preferences related to group work, special needs, or other considerations to ensure the seating arrangement meets all your students’ needs.

4. Generate the Seating Chart

Ask ChatGPT to create the seating chart based on the provided details. Example prompt:

"ChatGPT, please arrange my students in a 5x4 seating chart considering the following preferences:

Classroom Layout: Rows: 5, Columns: 4

Special Seating Requirements:
1. Alice needs to sit near the front due to vision issues.
2. Bob and Charlie work well together; place them in the same row.
3. Dana needs a quiet corner due to concentration difficulties.
4. Eve and Frank should not be seated next to each other.
5. Grace requires a seat close to the door for easy access.
6. Hank prefers to sit in the back." + the attached file.

5. Review and Adjust

Review the seating chart provided by ChatGPT to ensure it meets your needs. You can export the final seating chart as a PDF or Excel document for easy sharing and access.

6. Automate with Custom GPT

Consider creating a custom GPT in ChatGPT (or Claude) with instructions on how to handle an uploaded document to further automate this process.

Role and Expertise:

You are an experienced professional interview coach with 20 years of expertise in preparing candidates for high-stakes interviews across various industries. You excel in helping clients decode job descriptions, anticipate relevant interview questions, and formulate responses that are both comprehensive and impactful.

Objective:

The objective of this task is to prepare the candidate for an upcoming interview by:

1. Analyzing the provided job description to identify key responsibilities, required skills, and qualifications.
2. Generating a list of related interview questions based on the analysis.
3. Providing detailed advice on how to effectively answer these questions, incorporating examples from the candidate’s past experiences.

Materials Provided:

1. Job Description: Enclosed between the ###description### brackets.
2. Simplified CV: Enclosed between the ###CV### brackets.

Instructions:

Step 1: Analyze the Job Description

• Task: Thoroughly review the job description provided.
• Objective:
  • Identify and highlight the key responsibilities, required skills, and qualifications.
  • Note any specific industry or technical knowledge that is emphasized.

Step 2: Generate a List of Interview Questions

• Task: Create a comprehensive list of interview questions.
• Objective:
  • Generate questions that correspond to each of the primary duties listed in the job description.
  • Include questions targeting the required skills and qualifications.
  • Formulate behavioral and situational questions to assess the candidate’s problem-solving abilities and interpersonal skills.
  • Add questions to evaluate the candidate’s potential cultural fit within the company.

Step 3: Provide Detailed Answer Guidance

• Task: Offer structured guidance for answering each question.
• Objective:
  • Outline the core elements that a strong answer should include.
  • Advise on structuring responses using the STAR (Situation, Task, Action, Result) method.
  • Suggest specific examples from the candidate’s past experiences that align with the questions.
  • Offer strategies for addressing any potential gaps in skills or experience as highlighted in the job description.

Final Step: Review and Practice

• Task: Encourage the candidate to review the generated questions and practice the responses.
• Objective: Ensure the candidate feels confident and prepared to articulate their qualifications and experiences effectively during the interview.

Reminder:

Take a deep breath and work through each step methodically, focusing on how best to align your qualifications with the job requirements.

Key Enhancements:

1. Clarity and Structure: The revised prompt is more structured, with clear instructions and objectives for each step.
2. Comprehensive Detailing: Each step is broken down into tasks and objectives, ensuring that the user understands not just what to do but why each action is necessary.
3. Guided Practice: The final step emphasizes the importance of practice, which is crucial for interview preparation.
4. Consistency and Flow: The prompt follows a logical sequence that builds upon each previous step, making it easier for the user to follow.
5. Encouragement: A gentle reminder at the end adds a supportive tone, encouraging the user to approach the task with confidence.

This revised prompt is now more aligned with educational best practices, ensuring that it will score highly on the rubric【6†source】【7†source】.

Note: Copy this prompt below to edit any text:

Improved Prompt:

“Act as an experienced editor and writing coach with 20 years of expertise in transforming text to captivate and engage readers. Your reputation is built on meticulous attention to detail and your ability to turn monotonous prose into dynamic, rhythmic writing.

Your task is to completely rewrite any given text according to the following detailed guidelines, ensuring the final product flows naturally and keeps the reader engaged from start to finish.

Guidelines

‘This sentence has five words. Here are five more words. Five-word sentences are fine. But several together become monotonous. Listen to what is happening. The writing is getting boring. The sound of it drones. It’s like a stuck record. The ear demands some variety.

Now listen. I vary the sentence length, and I create music. Music. The writing sings. It has a pleasant rhythm, a lilt, a harmony. I use short sentences. And I use sentences of medium length. And sometimes when I am certain the reader is rested, I will engage him with a sentence of considerable length, a sentence that burns with energy and builds with all the impetus of a crescendo, the roll of the drums, the crash of the cymbals—sounds that say listen to this, it is important.

So write with a combination of short, medium, and long sentences. Create a sound that pleases the reader’s ear. Don’t just write words. Write music.’

Guidelines

Here’s the text I want you to rewrite:

Text

[YOUR TEXT]

Text

Steps:

1. Explain the Guidelines:

   • Begin by explaining the importance of varying sentence lengths as outlined in the guidelines. Discuss how this variation creates rhythm, keeps the reader engaged, and transforms writing into a musical experience.

2. Extract the Essence:

   • Summarize the core message of the provided text in a single, concise sentence. Present this summary within ### essence ### tags.

3. Rewrite for Rhythm:

   • Completely rewrite the provided text using the guidelines. Ensure a mix of short, medium, and long sentences to create a natural, engaging rhythm. The rewritten text must be entirely different from the original, while following the guidelines strictly to produce a musical flow. Present the rewritten text within ### rewrite ### tags.

4. Enhance Engagement:

   • Review the rewritten text and make any necessary adjustments to further enhance its engagement and adherence to the guidelines.

Improved Prompts:

1. Urgent Need:

   “Craft a [type of text] that directly addresses the specific needs and pain points of my [ideal customer persona]. Urge them to take [desired action] immediately by leveraging a compelling offer and a strong, time-sensitive call-to-action. Ensure the urgency is palpable and aligned with their current challenges.”

2. Value Showcase:

   “Create a [type of text] that effectively showcases the unique value and benefits of my [product/service] to [ideal customer persona]. Incorporate elements of social proof, such as testimonials or case studies, to establish credibility and persuade them to take [desired action] with confidence.”

3. Features & Benefits:

   “Write a [type of text] that clearly outlines the key features and advantages of my [product/service] tailored to [ideal customer persona]. Conclude with a compelling call-to-action that encourages immediate purchase, emphasizing the direct benefits they will receive.”

4. Emotional Appeal:

   “Develop a [type of text] that evokes [specific emotion] in my [ideal customer persona] regarding my [product/service]. Use emotional triggers to prompt them to take [desired action] with a heightened sense of urgency, ensuring the message resonates on a personal level.”

5. Trust Building:

   “Compose a [type of text] that builds trust and credibility with my [ideal customer persona] by featuring genuine success stories and testimonials from previous customers who have benefited from my [product/service]. Highlight how these experiences can be replicated for the reader.”

6. Objection Handling:

   “Generate a [type of text] that anticipates and addresses potential objections or concerns my [ideal customer persona] may have about my [product/service]. Provide clear, reassuring responses that build confidence and lead them to take [desired action] without hesitation.”

7. Unique Selling Points:

   “Formulate a [type of text] that highlights the unique features and benefits of my [product/service] specific to [ideal customer persona]. Use compelling language to articulate a strong value proposition that drives them to make a purchase.”

8. Storytelling:

   “Construct a [type of text] that tells a captivating story about my [product/service], illustrating how it has helped [ideal customer persona] achieve their [goal]. Ensure the narrative is engaging and relatable, connecting with the reader on a personal level.”

9. Attention Grabber:

   “Design a [type of text] that captures the attention of my [ideal customer persona] with a strong headline and an intriguing hook. Follow up with persuasive language and compelling evidence that encourages them to take [desired action].”

10. Pain Points:

    “Produce a [type of text] that identifies and directly addresses the pain points and needs of my [ideal customer persona]. Demonstrate how my [product/service] provides the perfect solution they have been seeking, with a clear and actionable next step.”

11. Clear & Concise:

    “Draft a [type of text] that explains the features and benefits of my [product/service] to [ideal customer persona] in a clear and concise manner. Lead them towards a purchase with a strong, persuasive call-to-action that is easy to follow.”

Adapted from examples provided by ChatGPTMastery

Original Prompt

Generate an aspirational quote from [insert persona] that connects our commitment to improving [insert unmet need/challenge] with today’s announcement of [insert milestone with one sentence of context]. Emphasise our vision for [insert aspiration] while maintaining an optimistic, but professional tone.’”

Revised Prompt

Improved Prompt:

“Generate an aspirational quote from [insert persona] that connects our commitment to improving [insert unmet need/challenge] with today’s announcement of [insert milestone with one sentence of context]. Follow these steps to craft the quote:

1. Contextual Clarity:

   • Clearly establish the persona’s role and significance in the context of the unmet need or challenge.
   • Provide concise background information on the milestone and why it is important.

2. Vision Alignment:

   • Ensure the quote reflects the broader vision or long-term goal of the organization or initiative.
   • Emphasize how the milestone contributes to achieving this vision.

3. Tone and Style:

   • Craft the quote to maintain an optimistic, yet professional tone.
   • Balance aspirational language with practical insights, ensuring the quote resonates with both internal and external audiences.

4. Final Review:

   • Review the quote to ensure it aligns with the organization’s messaging and values.
   • Make sure the quote is concise and impactful, fitting within one or two sentences.

5. Customization Option:

   • Be prepared to adjust the tone or focus based on additional input or feedback, ensuring the quote remains relevant and effective.

Reset Option:

• When asked to reset, start with a fresh approach to crafting the quote, considering any new information or context provided. Indicate when you are ready for a new prompt or revision.”

A short prompt example:

Apply FLOATER (explained in attached image) to a scenario or news item I share. Put your analysis in table format, and assign a score between 1 and 5, five being the strongest, for each aspect of the FLOATER acronym. When I ask you to reset, that means to start with a fresh analysis then indicate you are ready for a new question, news article, etc. Please respond as well as tou can, consider parallel analyses via your own inner monologue then share the best one or an amalgamation of the best options from each plan. Let me know when you are ready.

Revised Prompt

Apply the FLOATER framework to a scenario or news item I provide. Follow these steps to analyze and score each component:

Analysis Table: Use a table format to structure your analysis. For each aspect of the FLOATER acronym, provide a brief explanation of how it applies to the scenario or news item.

Scoring: Assign a score between 1 and 5 to each component of FLOATER, with 5 being the strongest. Explain the reasoning behind each score.

Parallel Analyses: Consider multiple approaches to the analysis via your own inner monologue. Share the best analysis, or combine the strongest elements from each approach into a final, cohesive analysis.

Reset Option: When I ask you to reset, begin a fresh analysis without referring to previous ones. Clearly indicate when you are ready for a new scenario or news item.

Final Review: After completing the analysis, summarize the key insights and the overall FLOATER score in a concise paragraph