Polishing Placeholder Prompts

In this worksheet, students transform incomplete prompts containing placeholders into polished, specific versions. Examples include prompts with blanks like “[topic]” or “[audience],” which students must fill in thoughtfully to make the prompt ready for use. This exercise builds precision and creativity as learners think critically about word choice, content relevance, and audience awareness. It reinforces the importance of detail in both human and AI communication. By replacing placeholders with strong, concrete details, students enhance their writing clarity and learn to refine ideas into fully developed prompts.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Word Choice and Specificity in Writing

English Language Arts – Revising and Editing for Clarity

Critical Thinking – Completing and Refining Prompts

Technology Literacy – Enhancing AI-Ready Instructions

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