| Variable | What to enter | Example |
|---|
{subject} | The passage, topic, science question, or classroom task you want the prompt to support. | a 700-word nonfiction passage about how coral reefs support ocean ecosystems |
{grade_level} | Grade band, course, learner readiness, or audience context without private student details. | Grade 6 ELA/science literacy, mixed reading confidence |
{learning_objective} | The measurable outcome students should demonstrate by the end of the task. | students identify the central idea, cite two details, infer cause and effect, and explain one domain vocabulary word |
{text_or_source} | Whether AI should use a teacher-provided passage, a sanitized excerpt, or clearly labeled sample context. | teacher-provided passage; do not invent article facts unless clearly marked as sample text |
{question_mix} | Number and type of comprehension questions, skills, difficulty levels, and evidence requirements. | 8 questions: 2 literal, 2 vocabulary-in-context, 2 inference, 1 evidence-based short answer, 1 exit-ticket reflection |
{constraints} | Reading level, accessibility, privacy, sensitive topics, verification needs, and classroom boundaries. | age-appropriate wording, no student private data, include answer key and misconception notes, flag facts for teacher verification |
{output_format} | Table, answer key, handout, rubric, lesson sequence, checklist, or review-ready outline. | table with question, skill, difficulty, expected answer, evidence cue, and reteach note |