AI Prompts for Better Writing

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Objective

I can create effective AI prompts to help me improve the clarity and style of my writing.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Jeff Su · 8:30

We don't generate video — this one is by Jeff Su on YouTube. The practice questions and exit ticket below were drafted by AI for this objective, and every question is editable in the teacher guide.

Part 2 of 3

Practice

6 questions

1

Define the six components of an effective AI prompt as outlined in the video: Task, Context, Exemplars, Persona, Format, and Tone.

2

Explain why "Task" is considered higher in the prompt formula hierarchy than "Context," according to the video.

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

You want to use an AI to rewrite a paragraph from an essay to sound more formal. Write an AI prompt that includes the Task, Tone, and Context components to achieve this. Clearly identify each component in your prompt. You want to use an AI to generate ideas for a blog post about healthy eating. Write an AI prompt that includes the Task, Persona, and Format components to achieve this. Clearly identify each component in your prompt. You have written a draft of an email to a potential employer and want to use an AI to improve its clarity and impact. Write an AI prompt that includes the Task, Context, and Exemplar components to achieve this. Clearly identify each component in your prompt.

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