Prompts for Students
100 copy-paste prompts for everyday school life — understanding hard topics, homework, essays, test prep, and more. Replace the [BRACKETED] parts with your own details, paste into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, and hit enter. Every prompt has a copy button.
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Understand Anything
Explain It Like I’m 12
Explain [TOPIC] as if I’m 12 years old. Use one everyday analogy, keep it under 200 words, and end with 2 quick questions I can use to check whether I actually understood it.
The Analogy Machine
I’m struggling to understand [TOPIC] in [SUBJECT]. Explain it using 3 different analogies: one about sports, one about cooking, and one about video games. Then tell me which analogy is the most accurate and where each one breaks down.
Socratic Study Buddy
Act as a Socratic tutor. I want to understand [TOPIC]. Never give me the answer directly — ask me one question at a time, and build on my answers. If I’m wrong, don’t say “wrong”; ask a question that helps me see it. If I’m stuck for 2 exchanges, give me a small hint. Start now.
What Students Get Wrong
What are the 4 most common misconceptions students have about [TOPIC]? For each one, explain what the wrong idea is, why it feels right, and what the correct understanding is. Quiz me on one of them at the end.
Three Levels Deep
Explain [TOPIC] at three levels: first in one sentence a 3rd grader would get, then in a paragraph at my level ([GRADE]), then with the full technical detail a college student would learn. Label each level clearly.
Real-World Sightings
Give me 5 real-world examples of [TOPIC] that I might actually encounter in everyday life — not textbook examples. For each, explain in 2 sentences how it connects to the concept.
Confusing Twins, Separated
I keep mixing up [CONCEPT A] and [CONCEPT B]. Make a side-by-side comparison table: definition, key differences, one example of each, and a memory trick to tell them apart. End with 3 practice questions that test whether I can distinguish them.
Process Walkthrough
Walk me through the process of [PROCESS, e.g. photosynthesis / long division / the water cycle] step by step, in order. After each step, add one sentence explaining WHY that step happens — not just what happens. Number the steps.
Jargon Decoder
Here is a paragraph from my textbook I don’t understand: [PASTE PARAGRAPH]. Rewrite it in plain everyday language, then list every technical term it used with a one-line student-friendly definition for each.
Explain It Back to Me Check
I’m going to explain [TOPIC] in my own words. Listen, then: 1) tell me what I got right, 2) correct anything wrong or incomplete, 3) rate my understanding 1-10 and tell me the one thing to fix to reach a 10. Here’s my explanation: [PASTE YOUR EXPLANATION].
Homework Help
Homework Battle Plan
Here is tonight’s homework list: [LIST ASSIGNMENTS WITH ESTIMATED TIMES]. I have [NUMBER] hours and I get tired doing [SUBJECT] late. Put these in the best order, suggest break placement, and tell me which one to start with and why. Be realistic, not optimistic.
Hint, Don’t Tell
I’m stuck on this homework problem: [PASTE PROBLEM]. Do NOT give me the answer. Instead: 1) tell me what the first step should be and why, 2) ask me to try it, 3) wait for my attempt before continuing. Coach me through it one step at a time.
Check My Work
I solved this problem and want to check my work before submitting. Problem: [PASTE PROBLEM]. My solution: [PASTE YOUR WORK]. Check each step. If something’s wrong, tell me WHICH step and what kind of error it is (not just the right answer) so I can fix it myself.
Word Problem Translator
Here’s a word problem I can’t set up: [PASTE PROBLEM]. Don’t solve it. Instead: 1) list what we’re asked to find, 2) list the given numbers and what each represents, 3) tell me which equation or method fits and WHY, 4) let me do the solving.
Two Ways to Solve It
I solved [PROBLEM] using [MY METHOD] but my teacher mentioned another way. Show me a DIFFERENT valid method to solve it, step by step, and explain when each method is the better choice. My work: [PASTE YOUR WORK].
Partial Credit Rescue
I’m stuck halfway through this problem and want to earn as much partial credit as possible. Problem: [PASTE PROBLEM]. What I’ve done so far: [PASTE WORK]. Tell me: 1) is my work so far correct, 2) what’s the smartest next step to write down even if I can’t finish, 3) what a teacher would award points for here.
Lab Report Structure Coach
I need to write a lab report on [EXPERIMENT] but I don’t know how to structure it. Give me: the standard sections in order, 2-3 sentences on what belongs in EACH section, and one example sentence starter per section. Don’t write any of it for me — just the blueprint.
Extra Practice Generator
I need more practice with [TOPIC] at [GRADE] level. Generate 8 practice problems: 3 easy, 3 medium, 2 hard. Put all the ANSWERS in a separate section at the very bottom so I don’t accidentally see them while working.
Homework Sprint Timer Plan
I have [NUMBER] minutes before [DEADLINE, e.g. dinner] and this homework left: [LIST]. Build me a sprint plan: break it into timed chunks with short breaks, hardest first, and tell me exactly what “done enough” looks like for each chunk so I don’t get stuck perfecting one thing.
Why Did I Get This Wrong?
My teacher marked this wrong but I don’t understand why. Problem: [PASTE PROBLEM]. My answer: [YOUR ANSWER]. The correct answer: [CORRECT ANSWER]. Explain the exact thinking error I probably made, in a way that stops me from making it again — don’t just re-solve it.
Writing & Essays
Essay Angle Brainstorm
I have to write a [LENGTH] essay on [TOPIC] for [CLASS] and everything I think of sounds boring. Give me 6 different angles I could take — including one contrarian take and one personal-connection angle. For each, add one sentence on why it could be interesting. Don’t write the essay.
Thesis Statement Strength Test
Here’s my thesis statement: “[PASTE THESIS]”. Grade it like a strict teacher: is it arguable (not just a fact)? Is it specific? Can it be proven in [LENGTH]? Give me 3 improved versions — keep MY idea, just make each one sharper — and tell me which is strongest and why.
Outline Architect
Build a detailed outline for my essay. Thesis: [PASTE THESIS]. Requirements: [NUMBER] body paragraphs, each with a topic sentence slot, 2 evidence slots, and a transition note. Also suggest 3 possible opening hooks (a question, a surprising fact, a short anecdote). Leave the actual writing to me.
Hook Line Options
Write 5 different opening lines for an essay about [TOPIC] — one that’s a bold claim, one that’s a question, one with a surprising statistic (mark it so I know to verify it), one that’s a 2-sentence story, and one that’s a quote-style opener. Keep each to one line. I’ll pick and rewrite in my own voice.
Paragraph Structure Coach
Here’s one of my body paragraphs: [PASTE PARAGRAPH]. Check it against the PEEL structure (Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link). Tell me which parts are strong, which are missing or weak, and give me ONE specific sentence I could add to fix the weakest part. Don’t rewrite the paragraph.
Revision Checklist Runner
Here’s my essay draft: [PASTE DRAFT]. Act as an editor, not a writer. Give me: 1) the 3 biggest issues ranked by importance, 2) for each, quote the exact sentence(s) involved and explain the problem, 3) one question per issue that helps ME fix it. Do not rewrite anything.
Wordiness Killer
Here are 5 sentences from my essay that feel wordy: [PASTE SENTENCES]. For each one, show me a tighter version that keeps my meaning and voice, and in one phrase name what was bloating it (e.g. “redundant pair”, “empty filler”). I want to learn the pattern, not just take the fixes.
Transition Smoother
My essay jumps awkwardly between these two paragraphs: [PASTE PARAGRAPH 1] — [PASTE PARAGRAPH 2]. Suggest 3 different transition sentences I could place between them, each using a different technique (echo a key word, ask a question, show contrast). I’ll choose and adapt one.
Citation Formatter
Format these sources as a [MLA/APA/Chicago] bibliography. For each source I give you, output the correctly formatted entry AND flag anything I’m missing (like a publication date or page numbers) that the format requires. Sources: [LIST SOURCES WITH WHATEVER INFO YOU HAVE].
Conclusion That Isn’t a Repeat
My essay argues: [PASTE THESIS + 2-3 MAIN POINTS]. My conclusion just restates everything and sounds boring. Give me 4 different conclusion strategies for THIS essay (e.g. zoom out to the bigger picture, end with a question, call to action, full-circle callback to my intro) with a 2-sentence example of each — then I’ll write my own.
Math & Science
Steps With the “Why”
Solve this problem step by step: [PASTE PROBLEM]. After EVERY step, add one sentence explaining WHY we do that step — the rule or logic behind it. I don’t just want the answer, I want to understand the thinking so I can do the next one alone.
Which Formula Do I Even Use?
I’m staring at this [physics/chemistry/math] problem and don’t know which formula applies: [PASTE PROBLEM]. Don’t solve it. List the 2-3 formulas that COULD fit, explain what clue in the problem points to each one, and tell me which is correct and why. Then let me solve it.
Unit Check Detective
Here’s my science calculation: [PASTE YOUR WORK WITH UNITS]. Check my unit conversions and dimensional analysis step by step. If the units don’t cancel correctly somewhere, point to the exact line — that’s probably where my error is. Don’t fix the numbers, just audit the units.
Graph Reader
I have to describe this graph in words for my assignment. The graph shows: [DESCRIBE THE GRAPH — axes, labels, trend, key points]. Help me write a 4-5 sentence description: what the axes mean, the overall trend, the most important data point, and one thing the graph does NOT prove. Teach me the pattern.
Chemistry Equation Balancer (With Reasoning)
Balance this chemical equation: [PASTE EQUATION]. Show each balancing step AND explain your strategy — which element you balanced first and why, and what to do when the obvious order doesn’t work. I want the method, not just the balanced equation.
Physics Diagram Describer
This physics problem involves [DESCRIBE THE SITUATION, e.g. a 5kg block sliding down a 30-degree ramp with friction]. Before solving: 1) list every force acting on the object, 2) describe what the free-body diagram should look like, 3) tell me which force students most often forget here. Then I’ll attempt the solution.
Statistics Concept Untangler
Explain [STATISTICS CONCEPT, e.g. p-value / standard deviation / correlation vs causation] three ways: 1) the textbook definition in plain words, 2) a concrete example with made-up numbers, 3) the #1 way students misinterpret it. End with one practice question.
Mistake Pattern Forecast
I have a test on [TOPIC] tomorrow. What are the 5 most common mistakes students make on this topic — the sign errors, the forgotten steps, the trick questions? For each, show me a quick example of the mistake and how to catch it before submitting.
Proof Strategy Coach
I need to prove: [PASTE THEOREM OR STATEMENT]. Don’t write the proof. Instead: 1) tell me which proof strategy fits best (direct, contradiction, induction, etc.) and why, 2) give me the first line to write, 3) list the 3 key facts I’ll need along the way. I’ll build the rest.
Science Fair Idea Finder
I need a science fair project idea. My constraints: [GRADE LEVEL], [BUDGET, e.g. under $20], [TIME AVAILABLE], and I like [INTERESTS]. Suggest 5 testable ideas — each with a clear question, a hypothesis I could actually test, and the basic materials. No volcanoes or moldy bread, please.
Test Prep
Notes Into Study Guide
Here are my class notes: [PASTE NOTES]. Turn them into a clean study guide: 1) the 5-7 most testable key ideas, 2) a glossary of terms I must know cold, 3) 3 “if you only memorize one thing” takeaways. Organize by how likely each is to appear on the test.
Practice Quiz Builder
Make me a 12-question practice quiz on [TOPIC] for [GRADE] level: 4 multiple choice, 4 true/false (with tricky ones), 4 short answer. Do NOT include the answers — I’ll reply with my answers and then you grade me with explanations.
Flashcard Factory
Turn this material into 20 flashcards I can copy into my flashcard app: [PASTE MATERIAL OR TOPIC]. Format each exactly like this — FRONT: [term or question] | BACK: [definition or answer, under 25 words]. Put the hardest ones first.
Mock Examiner
Act as my strict examiner for [SUBJECT, TOPIC]. Give me 5 exam-style questions one at a time — wait for my answer each time before moving on. After all 5, grade me like the real exam would: score each answer, explain lost points, and tell me my predicted grade band.
Teach-It-Back Oral Drill
Quiz me out loud-style on [TOPIC]. Ask me one question at a time that I must answer by EXPLAINING (not just naming). If my explanation is shallow, push me with “but why?” once. After 6 questions, tell me which subtopic is my weakest and give me a 10-minute drill for it.
Mnemonic Maker
I need to memorize this list for a test: [PASTE LIST]. Create: 1) a silly memorable acronym or acrostic, 2) a short vivid story linking all the items in order, 3) one visual image I can picture. The sillier and more vivid, the better — that’s what sticks.
Weak Spot X-Ray
Here are the questions I got wrong on my practice test: [PASTE QUESTIONS + MY WRONG ANSWERS]. Analyze the pattern: 1) group my errors by type (concept gap? careless? misread?), 2) name my single biggest weak area, 3) give me a focused 30-minute fix-it plan for that area only.
Cram Plan Architect
My [SUBJECT] test is in [NUMBER] days and I need to cover: [LIST TOPICS]. I can study [HOURS] per day. Build a day-by-day cram plan that front-loads my weakest topics ([LIST WEAK ONES]), mixes review with practice questions, and includes one full rest evening before the test. Be honest about what’s skippable.
Essay Question Rehearsal
My [SUBJECT] exam will have essay questions on [TOPIC]. Give me 3 likely essay prompts, then for the first one, show me what a top-mark answer outline looks like (thesis + 3 points + evidence slots) — but let ME write the actual essay, then critique it against the rubric.
Test-Day Game Plan
I get anxious during tests and [DESCRIBE WHAT HAPPENS, e.g. blank out on questions I actually know]. My [SUBJECT] test is [FORMAT, e.g. 50 multiple choice in 60 minutes]. Give me: 1) a 5-minute pre-test calming routine, 2) a time-management strategy for this exact format, 3) what to do when I blank on a question, 4) a guessing strategy for when time runs out.
Research & Projects
Research Question Sharpener
My research topic is [BROAD TOPIC] but it’s too vague. Help me narrow it: ask me 4 questions about what interests me most, then propose 3 specific, researchable questions — each narrow enough for a [LENGTH] paper but big enough to find sources on. Explain why each one works.
Source Trustworthiness Check
I’m thinking of citing this source: [PASTE TITLE, AUTHOR, PUBLICATION, DATE]. Evaluate it like a librarian: who wrote it and are they qualified, is it current enough for [TOPIC], does it show bias, and is it a primary or secondary source? Give it a trust score out of 10 and tell me what would make it stronger.
Article Notes Template
Make me a reusable note-taking template for research articles on [TOPIC]. It should capture: the article’s main argument in my own words, 3 key quotes (with page numbers slots), how it connects to my thesis, and one criticism or limitation. Then demonstrate it with a filled example on [EXAMPLE ARTICLE].
Steel-Man the Other Side
My paper argues [YOUR POSITION] about [TOPIC]. Steel-man the OPPOSING view: give me its 3 strongest arguments, presented as fairly and persuasively as possible. Then tell me the single hardest objection to MY position and suggest how I could honestly address it in my paper.
Project Milestone Mapper
I have a [TYPE] project on [TOPIC] due [DATE]. Today is [TODAY’S DATE]. Break it into weekly milestones working backward from the deadline, with a concrete deliverable for each week (not “work on project”). Include one buffer week and flag the milestone where most students fall behind.
Survey Question Writer
I’m surveying [WHO] about [TOPIC] for a class project. Write 8 survey questions: a mix of multiple-choice and short-answer. Rules: no leading questions, no double-barreled questions, one question per idea. After the list, flag any question that could still bias the answers and fix it.
Chart Describer
I need to describe this data in my project write-up. The data shows: [DESCRIBE NUMBERS/TREND]. Write me a 3-sentence academic description (trend + key figure + comparison), then a separate one-sentence “so what” explaining why it matters for my argument about [THESIS].
Presentation Outline Builder
I have a [LENGTH]-minute presentation on [TOPIC] for [CLASS]. Build a slide-by-slide outline: slide title + 3 bullet slots + speaker-note prompt for each. Include an attention-grabbing opener, one interactive moment for the audience, and a closer that lands. Aim for [NUMBER] slides max — one idea per slide.
Group Project Role Splitter
Our group of [NUMBER] has to [PROJECT DESCRIPTION] by [DATE]. Our strengths: [LIST EACH MEMBER’S STRENGTHS]. Divide the work into clear roles with named owners and deadlines, suggest how we’ll merge everything at the end, and give me a polite script for redistributing work if someone goes quiet.
Bibliography Double-Check
Here’s my bibliography draft in [MLA/APA] format: [PASTE BIBLIOGRAPHY]. Check every entry for formatting errors against the official rules, list the fixes line by line, and tell me if my sources are balanced (enough variety of source types?) or if I’m leaning too hard on one kind.
Study Skills & Organization
Weekly Study Schedule
Build my ideal weekly study schedule. My classes: [LIST CLASSES + WHICH ARE HARDEST]. I’m free [AVAILABLE TIMES], I focus best [MORNING/AFTERNOON/EVENING], and I need [X] free evening(s) off. Assign subjects to slots with the hard ones in my peak hours, and add one weekly review session. Make it a table.
Big Assignment Breaker-Downer
This assignment feels huge: [DESCRIBE ASSIGNMENT + DUE DATE]. Break it into micro-tasks where each one takes under 30 minutes and has a clear “done” definition. Order them so the scariest part comes after I’ve built momentum, and tell me which task to do TODAY.
Pomodoro Session Designer
Design a focused study session for [TASK, e.g. memorizing biology terms]. I have [TOTAL MINUTES]. Tell me: how long each work/break block should be (adjust for the task type, not generic 25/5), exactly what to do in each block, and what counts as a legit break vs. a focus-killer. Include a 2-minute startup ritual.
Sunday Reset Planner
Give me a 45-minute Sunday reset routine for a [GRADE] student. Include: how to review the week’s unfinished work, how to preview next week’s deadlines from [WHERE I TRACK THEM], backpack/desk reset steps, and one question to ask myself about what isn’t working. Make it a checklist I can reuse weekly.
Procrastination Unblocker
I’ve been avoiding [TASK] for [HOW LONG] because [WHY — be honest, e.g. it feels too big / I’m afraid I’ll do it badly]. Don’t lecture me. Instead: 1) name what’s actually blocking me in one sentence, 2) shrink the task to a 5-minute starter version, 3) give me a deal to make with myself to begin. Talk like a coach, not a parent.
Note-Taking Method Matcher
My [SUBJECT] class is mostly [LECTURES / DISCUSSIONS / PROBLEM-SOLVING DEMOS] and my notes are a mess. Recommend the ONE note-taking method that fits this class type best (Cornell, mind mapping, outline, etc.), show me exactly how to set up the page, and give a 3-line example using [CURRENT TOPIC].
Deadline Dashboard
Turn my messy deadline list into a priority dashboard. Deadlines: [LIST EACH WITH DATE + ESTIMATED EFFORT]. Sort by a mix of urgency AND effort (flag anything big-and-soon in red), and tell me the top 3 things to do this week and what can safely wait. Output as a table.
School Morning Routine
Design a school-morning routine for me. I wake at [TIME], leave at [TIME], and my mornings currently fall apart because [WHAT GOES WRONG]. Give me a timed minute-by-minute plan, move 3 things to the night before, and add one tiny habit that makes mornings feel less awful.
Distraction Audit
Audit my study distractions. During homework I usually get pulled away by: [LIST — phone, YouTube, etc.]. For each distraction, give me one specific friction trick (not “just have willpower”) — like app limits, environment changes, or if-then rules. Then design my ideal distraction-free setup for [WHERE I STUDY].
Final Grade Calculator
Help me figure out what I need on my final. Class: [CLASS]. Current grades: [LIST SCORES]. Grading weights: [e.g. homework 20%, tests 50%, final 30%]. Calculate: 1) my current weighted average, 2) exactly what I need on the final for an [A/B/C], 3) whether my goal is realistic and what to prioritize if not.
Learning a Language
Conversation Partner (With Corrections)
Let’s have a conversation in [LANGUAGE] so I can practice. My level: [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE]. Rules: keep your messages short and at my level, correct my mistakes AFTER responding (show my sentence fixed, with the correction bolded), and ask me a follow-up question each turn. Topic: [TOPIC]. Start now.
Vocab Pack Builder
I’m learning [LANGUAGE] and need vocabulary for [SITUATION, e.g. ordering food / school supplies]. Give me 20 essential words: each with the word, pronunciation hint, part of speech, and one example sentence (with translation). Mark the 5 I absolutely must know first with a star.
Grammar Rule, Finally Clear
Explain [GRAMMAR RULE] in [LANGUAGE] like I’m smart but confused. Cover: 1) what it does in one sentence, 2) 3 correct examples with translations, 3) the 2 mistakes English speakers always make with it, 4) five fill-in-the-blank practice sentences (answers hidden at the bottom).
Pronunciation Drill Script
I can’t pronounce [SOUND OR WORDS] in [LANGUAGE]. Break it down: 1) exactly what my mouth/tongue should do, described physically, 2) an English sound it’s close to (and how it differs), 3) 10 words to practice in order from easiest to hardest, 4) a silly sentence using 3 of them for repetition practice.
False Friends Warning List
List the 12 most dangerous “false friends” between English and [LANGUAGE] — words that look similar but mean different things. For each: the word in both languages, what an English speaker assumes it means, what it ACTUALLY means, and a funny example sentence showing the misunderstanding.
Graded Story Rewriter
Write a short story (about 200 words) in [LANGUAGE] at [BEGINNER/INTERMEDIATE] level about [TOPIC]. Rules: only use common vocabulary, keep sentences short, repeat key words naturally. After the story, list the 10 most useful new words with translations, and add 3 comprehension questions.
Translation Check (My Try First)
I tried translating this into [LANGUAGE] myself — check my work, don’t just retranslate. English: “[ENGLISH SENTENCE]”. My attempt: “[MY TRANSLATION]”. For each error: name it (wrong verb form? word order? wrong word choice?), explain the rule briefly, and let ME produce the corrected version.
Idiom of the Day
Teach me one useful idiom in [LANGUAGE]: the idiom, its literal translation, what it actually means, when native speakers use it (formal? slang? with friends?), and 2 example conversations using it. Then quiz me: give me a situation and let me pick whether the idiom fits.
Listening Comprehension Builder
I want listening practice in [LANGUAGE] at [LEVEL]. Write a short dialogue (about 15 lines) between two people about [SITUATION]. I’ll read it aloud / use text-to-speech to listen. Then ask me 5 comprehension questions one at a time — from easy (who/what) to hard (why/infer).
30-Day Streak Challenge
Build me a 30-day [LANGUAGE] challenge. I’m [LEVEL], I have [MINUTES] minutes a day. Each week should have a theme, each day a specific micro-task (never just “practice vocabulary”), and include 4 rest days. Add a simple checkbox tracker format and a small reward milestone every 10 days.
Reading & Literature
Chapter Check-In
I just read [CHAPTER] of [BOOK]. Before I tell you what I think happened, quiz me: ask 4 questions going from basic plot recall to “why did the character do that?” Then compare my answers to what actually matters in the chapter and tell me what I missed.
Character Map Builder
Help me map the characters in [BOOK] so far (I’m at [CHAPTER/PAGE]). For each major character: 2-3 defining traits with one piece of evidence each, what they want most, and how they relate to [MAIN CHARACTER]. Format it as a reference sheet I can keep updating — and NO spoilers past where I am.
Theme Tracker
I’m tracking the theme of [THEME] in [BOOK]. Give me: 1) 3 moments so far where this theme shows up (with roughly where), 2) how the theme seems to be developing or changing, 3) what to watch for in upcoming chapters. This is for MY analysis — ask me what I think before giving your take on each moment.
Quote Analysis Practice
I need to analyze this quote for my essay: “[PASTE QUOTE]” from [BOOK]. Walk me through it like a teacher would: what it literally says, what it suggests beneath the surface, 2 literary devices at work (if any), and how it connects to the theme of [THEME]. Then let ME write the paragraph.
Hard Passage Decoder
This passage makes no sense to me: [PASTE PASSAGE] from [BOOK]. First, “translate” it into modern plain English. Then explain: what’s literally happening, any historical/cultural context I’m missing, and why the author wrote it this way instead of simply. Keep the Shakespeare (or whoever) flavor in your explanation.
Symbolism Spotter Guide
In [BOOK], I keep noticing [OBJECT/IMAGE, e.g. the green light / the mockingjay]. Teach me how to analyze a symbol properly: what questions to ask about it, how to tell if it’s actually symbolic vs. just a detail, and then apply the method to my example — but make ME do the final interpretation.
Book vs. Movie Compare
I have to compare [BOOK] with its [YEAR] film adaptation. Give me a framework: the 4 biggest changes the movie made, for each whether it helped or hurt the story and WHY the filmmakers probably changed it, and 2 discussion questions about adaptation choices. I’ll form my own verdict.
Discussion Question Generator
I need to lead tomorrow’s class discussion on [CHAPTER/SECTION] of [BOOK]. Give me 6 discussion questions that go beyond plot recall — questions with no single right answer that’ll actually get people talking. Rank them from safest opener to spiciest debate-starter, and add a follow-up probe for each.
Poetry Line-by-Line
Walk me through this poem line by line: [PASTE POEM, include title and poet]. For each line or stanza: what it says plainly, one technique to notice (imagery, rhythm, word choice), and how it builds the poem’s overall meaning. End with 2 questions I should be able to answer about the poem’s theme.
Reading Log That Isn’t Boring
Make me a reading log template for [BOOK] that I’ll actually fill out. For each reading session it should capture: pages read, the one thing that surprised me, one question I have, and a 1-5 rating — plus a running “predictions” box where I guess what happens next. Keep it to half a page per session.
College & Career
College Essay Story Miner
Help me brainstorm my college essay. Interview me: ask me 8 questions one at a time about moments in my life — challenges, small wins, things I do differently than others, times I changed my mind. After I answer, suggest 3 essay topics drawn from MY answers and explain what each one would show admissions about me. Don’t write anything for me.
Essay Draft Doctor (No Rewriting)
Here’s my college essay draft: [PASTE DRAFT]. Critique it like an admissions reader: 1) does my voice sound like a real teenager or an essay robot, 2) what’s the actual story vs. what I’m just telling, 3) the one paragraph to cut, 4) the one moment to expand. Give feedback ONLY — do not rewrite a single sentence.
Activity List Polisher
Here are my extracurriculars for the Common App activities list: [LIST WITH BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS]. For each, rewrite my 150-character description to lead with strong verbs and specific numbers/impact — but using only facts I gave you, no invented achievements. Then rank them in the order I should list them and explain why.
Interview Rehearsal
Mock-interview me for [COLLEGE ALUMNI INTERVIEW / PART-TIME JOB / INTERNSHIP]. Ask me one common question at a time, wait for my answer, then give quick feedback (what worked, one fix) before the next question. After 6 questions, give me an overall assessment and the 2 answers I most need to rework.
Major Matchmaker
Help me explore college majors. About me: favorite subjects [LIST], subjects I dislike [LIST], things I do for fun [LIST], and I care about [e.g. job security / creativity / helping people]. Suggest 5 majors I might not have considered, with what you’d actually study and 3 career paths each. Be honest about the trade-offs of each.
First Resume Builder
I’m [AGE] and have never had a real job, but I need a resume for [PART-TIME JOB / VOLUNTEER ROLE]. Here’s what I’ve done: [SCHOOL, ACTIVITIES, VOLUNTEERING, SKILLS, ANY ODD JOBS]. Build a one-page resume structure that makes a teenager with no work history look capable — tell me what goes in each section and draft the bullet points from MY facts only.
Email to a Teacher, Done Right
I need to email [TEACHER/COACH/COUNSELOR] about [SITUATION, e.g. asking for a recommendation letter / explaining an absence / asking for help]. Draft a polite, professional email: clear subject line, respectful greeting, the ask in 3 sentences or fewer, and a proper sign-off. Keep it short — adults skim.
Scholarship Search Strategy
Help me build a scholarship search strategy. About me: [GRADE, GPA RANGE, STATE, INTENDED MAJOR, BACKGROUND/INTERESTS/HOBBIES]. Tell me: 1) the 4 categories of scholarships to target (not just the big famous ones), 2) where to actually look for each, 3) a weekly routine that takes under an hour, 4) the #1 mistake students make on scholarship essays.
Summer That Counts
Plan a meaningful summer for me. I’m [GRADE GOING INTO], interested in [INTERESTS], I need to earn [AMOUNT OR “some money”], and I have [WEEKS] weeks. Suggest a realistic mix: one earning option, one skill-building option, and one just-for-me option — with concrete first steps for each this month. Nothing requiring connections I don’t have.
First Budget Basics
Teach me budgeting like I’m new to money (because I am). I [HAVE A PART-TIME JOB / GET ALLOWANCE] bringing in about $[AMOUNT] per month, and I spend on [LIST]. Build me a dead-simple budget: fixed vs. fun money split, one savings rule I won’t hate, and the 3 spending traps teenagers fall into. No lectures — just the system.