Smart Prompt Writing

This worksheet is designed for students in Grades 5-7 to strengthen writing clarity, critical thinking, and digital literacy by learning how to communicate effectively with artificial intelligence tools. Students examine vague or unfocused prompts, revise them into clear and specific questions, and then test their improved prompts using an AI tool such as Google Gemini. Through reflection, learners see how precise language leads to more accurate, useful, and thoughtful responses.

Learning Goals

• Writing for Clarity & Precision (Grades 5-7) – Revise questions to be specific, detailed, and purposeful.
• Inquiry Formation – Develop stronger prompts that guide meaningful and relevant responses.
• Technology & Media Literacy – Understand how communication quality affects AI-generated information.
• Critical Thinking & Evaluation – Reflect on how improved wording changes the quality of results.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators to align with middle-grade ELA and technology standards.
• Real-World Application – Mirrors authentic digital communication and problem-solving tasks.
• Before-and-After Practice – Helps students clearly see the impact of prompt improvement.
• Flexible Use – Ideal for digital literacy lessons, writing instruction, STEM integration, or enrichment activities.

This printable worksheet helps students become more effective and thoughtful users of AI by emphasizing the importance of clear communication. By rewriting prompts and evaluating AI responses, learners strengthen writing precision, inquiry skills, and media awareness. Suitable for classroom or homeschool use, this no-prep activity empowers students to interact responsibly with technology while improving the quality of information they receive.

This worksheet is part of our Google Gemini Classroom Activities collection.