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Personal introduction

Hi, I’m Jeff Bradbury—Your Digital Learning Coach. I built this prompt pack to help you turn standards (and great ideas) into classroom-ready lessons faster, without sacrificing your professional judgment.

• Use these prompts to generate a solid first draft.
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How to use this prompt pack

1. Pick a category below that matches what you’re building (lesson plan, differentiation, assessment, activities, or classroom materials).
2. Copy/paste the prompt into Gemini (or your preferred AI tool).
3. Replace the placeholders (anything inside < >), like <GRADE>, <SUBJECT>, <STANDARD>, and <TIME>.
4. Add your real constraints (materials, schedule, student needs). The more specific you are, the better the output.
5. Review + revise for standards alignment, reading level, accessibility/UDL, and what will actually work in your classroom.
6. Save your best versions as reusable templates for next time (same structure, new topic/standard).

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Category 1: Lesson Plan Builder (4 prompts)

1) Single-standard full lesson plan

Copy/paste prompt:

You are an experienced <GRADE> grade <SUBJECT> teacher. Create a detailed lesson plan aligned to <STANDARD>. Constraints: <TIME> minutes, <CLASS SIZE> students, materials: <MATERIALS>. Include: objective, success criteria, hook, mini-lesson with modeling, guided practice, independent practice, CFU checkpoints, exit ticket, and homework/extension. Format in 3 sections: Student Directions, Teacher Notes, and a Quick Checklist.

2) Lesson plan from a learning target

Copy/paste prompt:

Turn this learning target into a lesson: <LEARNING TARGET>. Include a 5-minute warm-up, a 10-minute model, a 20-minute activity, and a 5-minute exit ticket. Provide 3 common misconceptions and how I should respond in the moment.

3) “Make it engaging” lesson upgrade

Copy/paste prompt:

Here is my basic lesson idea: <PASTE IDEA>. Suggest 5 engagement upgrades that still align to <STANDARD> and do not add prep time. For each upgrade, give: what it is, how to run it, and what evidence of learning I should look for.

4) Lesson sequence (multi-day)

Copy/paste prompt:

Design a <NUMBER>-day lesson sequence for <TOPIC> aligned to <STANDARD(S)>. Each day should include: objective, 3-step flow, CFU, and a 10-minute independent task. Include 1 flex day and suggest where to spiral review.

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Category 2: Differentiation & Supports (4 prompts)

5) 3-level differentiation

Copy/paste prompt:

Differentiate this lesson for 3 levels while keeping the same objective: <PASTE LESSON OR TOPIC>. Create:

1. Approaching (sentence starters, chunking, graphic organizer)

2. On-level (guided questions)

3. Advanced (extension requiring synthesis)

Include exact teacher directions for each.

6) UDL supports + accessibility check

Copy/paste prompt:

Audit this lesson for accessibility and UDL supports: <PASTE LESSON>. Suggest supports for: reading, writing, attention, and language learners. Keep suggestions realistic for a general education classroom.

7) IEP/504-style accommodations (no student info)

Copy/paste prompt:

For a <GRADE> grade <SUBJECT> lesson on <TOPIC>, propose accommodations and modifications for students who need: extended time, reduced output, read-aloud, and frequent check-ins. Do not reference any individual student. Format as a teacher checklist.

8) Alternative pathways (low-tech / no-device)

Copy/paste prompt:

Create two alternative versions of this activity: <PASTE ACTIVITY>.

• Version A: low-tech (paper-based)

• Version B: no-device, collaborative

Keep the same learning goal and assessment evidence.

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Category 3: Assessment, Rubrics, and Feedback (4 prompts)

9) Exit tickets (3 options)

Copy/paste prompt:

Create 3 exit tickets aligned to <STANDARD> for <GRADE> grade <SUBJECT>. One multiple choice, one short response, and one error analysis. Include an answer key and what each option diagnoses.

10) 4-point rubric (student-friendly)

Copy/paste prompt:

Create a 4-point rubric for <TASK> in <GRADE> grade <SUBJECT>. Categories: <CATEGORIES>. Use student-friendly language. Include descriptors for 4/3/2/1 and 3 examples of feedback comments per level.

11) Quick grading checklist

Copy/paste prompt:

Turn this assignment into a fast grading checklist with 8–12 observable items: <ASSIGNMENT DESCRIPTION>. Make it binary (met/not yet) and aligned to <STANDARD>.

12) Feedback comment bank (kind + actionable)

Copy/paste prompt:

Write a feedback comment bank for <SKILL> with:

• 6 “glow” comments

• 6 “grow” comments

• 6 next-step prompts

Keep tone supportive and specific. Avoid generic praise.

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Category 4: Activities, Discussion, and Student Work (4 prompts)

13) Bell ringers (week batch)

Copy/paste prompt:

Create 5 bell ringers for <GRADE> <SUBJECT> on <TOPIC>. One per day (Mon–Fri). 3–5 minutes each, increasing difficulty, with an answer key. Mix formats: multiple choice, short answer, real-world, error analysis, challenge.

14) DOK question set

Copy/paste prompt:

Generate 12 discussion questions for <TEXT/TOPIC> for <GRADE> grade. Create 3 questions at each DOK level (1–4). Label each and include a teacher note: what to listen for.

15) Choice board (3x3)

Copy/paste prompt:

Create a 3x3 choice board for <UNIT/TOPIC> that assesses <LEARNING GOALS>. Include a mix of writing, visual/creative, tech-based, and hands-on options. Students complete 3 in a row. Include a simple rubric for each cell.

16) Exemplars + non-exemplars

Copy/paste prompt:

For <TASK>, create:

• 1 strong exemplar

• 1 medium exemplar

• 1 weak exemplar

Then annotate each with what makes it strong/medium/weak using the rubric criteria: <PASTE CRITERIA>.

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Category 5: Classroom-Ready Materials (Slides, Directions, Family) (4 prompts)

17) Slide deck outline + speaker notes

Copy/paste prompt:

Create a <NUMBER>-slide outline for a <GRADE> grade lesson on <TOPIC>. Include: title, hook, 4 content slides, guided practice slide, independent practice slide, and exit ticket slide. For each slide, provide 3 bullets and speaker notes I can read.

18) Student directions (clear + concise)

Copy/paste prompt:

Rewrite these assignment directions so a <GRADE> grader can follow them independently: <PASTE DIRECTIONS>. Keep it under <WORD COUNT> words. Use a numbered list, add a “What to turn in” section, and a “Checklist before you submit” section.

19) Parent/family-friendly weekly blurb

Copy/paste prompt:

Write a family-friendly weekly update for <GRADE> grade. This week we are learning: <LIST SUBJECTS + TOPICS>. For each subject, include a 1-sentence summary and a simple at-home conversation prompt. Keep it warm and jargon-free.

20) Sub plan / teacher absence plan

Copy/paste prompt:

Create a sub plan for <GRADE> <SUBJECT> for <TIME> minutes on <TOPIC>. Include: schedule, materials, step-by-step directions, student work expectations, and early-finisher options. Assume the sub is not a content expert.

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Quick add-ons (optional lines to paste at the end of any prompt)