Prompt Slim-Down

This worksheet helps students in Grades 6, 7, and 8 strengthen concise writing, summarization, and digital literacy skills by practicing how to reduce long, wordy prompts without losing meaning. Students rewrite two detailed prompts-one scientific and one historical-into clear versions of fewer than 20 words, focusing on essential information and audience-appropriate language.

Learning Goals

• Concise Writing and Summarization (Grades 6-8) – Students practice removing unnecessary words while preserving clarity and intent.
• Identifying Essential Details – Learners determine which information is critical and which can be removed.
• Audience-Aware Language – Students adjust wording to match the intended age group or reader.
• Efficient Prompt Design – Students explore how shorter prompts can still guide accurate AI responses.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource – Designed by educators with realistic academic prompts and clear expectations.
• Low-Prep and Focused – Ideal for writing workshops, technology lessons, or independent practice.
• Word Economy Practice – Reinforces precision, clarity, and purposeful language use.
• Supports Diverse Learners – Clear word limits and structured tasks help students focus revisions.
• Cross-Curricular Alignment – Connects English Language Arts writing skills with technology literacy.

This printable worksheet helps students develop strong communication skills by showing how clarity does not require excess length. Through careful trimming, audience awareness, and revision, learners build concise writing, critical thinking, and digital-literacy skills. Suitable for classroom or homeschool use, this activity supports effective prompt writing and thoughtful interaction with AI tools.

This worksheet is part of our AI Prompt Variations collection.