Prompt Smarter

This worksheet helps students in Grades 5, 6, and 7 develop stronger writing, research literacy, critical thinking, and digital citizenship skills by learning how to craft effective AI prompts. Learners analyze weak versus strong prompts, explore how wording impacts reliability and transparency, and practice writing their own prompts that encourage traceable, verifiable, and citable AI-generated information.

Learning Goals

• Prompt Writing Skills (Grades 5-7) – Crafting clear, specific, and purposeful prompts that guide AI output
• Research Literacy – Encouraging AI responses supported by credible sources or verifiable evidence
• Critical Thinking – Evaluating the strength and clarity of information requests
• Digital Citizenship – Understanding responsible and ethical use of AI tools in learning

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed to align with classroom writing and research standards
• Comparison-Based Learning – Students examine weak and strong examples to see concrete differences
• Active Writing Practice – Learners write, revise, and improve their own prompts
• Flexible Use – Suitable for lessons, stations, independent work, or technology units
• Low-Prep Design – Ready-to-use format for classrooms and homeschool environments

This printable worksheet helps students build confidence in writing precise prompts, evaluating information quality, and using AI tools responsibly. By focusing on wording, clarity, and evidence, learners gain practical strategies for improving the reliability of AI-generated text. Whether used in a classroom or homeschool setting, this resource supports thoughtful inquiry, transparent research practices, and smarter interaction with AI.

This worksheet is part of our How to Cite AI as a Source Worksheets collection.