Improving Vague Prompts

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5-7 to strengthen writing clarity, analytical thinking, and communication skills by learning how to improve vague or unclear prompts. Students examine examples of weak prompts-such as “Write about dogs”-analyze what information is missing, and rewrite each one to be more specific, focused, and purposeful. The activity shows how clearer directions lead to better writing and more accurate AI-generated responses.

Learning Goals

• Writing Clear & Coherent Sentences (Grades 5-7) – Revise vague ideas into precise, well-defined prompts.
• Analyzing & Revising Text – Identify weaknesses in instructions and improve them through thoughtful editing.
• Effective Communication – Understand how specificity, context, and detail improve understanding.
• AI Prompt Design Awareness – Learn how clear prompts lead to higher-quality AI responses.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with middle-grade ELA and technology standards.
• Before-and-After Practice – Helps students clearly see how revisions improve clarity and purpose.
• Real-World Application – Connects writing skills to modern digital and AI communication.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for writing workshops, digital literacy lessons, independent practice, or homework.

This printable worksheet helps students develop stronger communication skills by teaching them how to refine vague instructions into clear, meaningful prompts. By practicing prompt improvement, learners strengthen writing precision, revision skills, and critical thinking. Suitable for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity reinforces the importance of clarity in both human writing and AI interactions, preparing students for effective communication in academic and digital settings.

This worksheet is part of our Fixing Bad AI Prompts collection.