Bot-Written Ads

This worksheet is designed for Grades 6, 7, and 8 to help students develop media literacy, critical reading, and technology awareness by analyzing how artificial intelligence is used in advertising. Through close examination of sample ads, learners identify words and phrases that feel overly generic, repetitive, exaggerated, or unnatural, then explain why those choices may suggest AI involvement. The activity strengthens comprehension of persuasive techniques while helping students become more thoughtful consumers of digital media.

Learning Goals

• Analyzing Persuasive Techniques (Grades 6-8)
  Students examine how word choice, repetition, and exaggeration are used to influence audiences.
• Identifying Tone & Word Choice
  Learners underline language that sounds generic or unnatural and explain its effect on the reader.
• Understanding AI in Marketing
  Activities introduce how AI tools generate advertising content and why certain patterns appear.
• Evaluating Commercial Messaging
  Students practice questioning the authenticity and intent behind promotional language.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Resource
  Designed by educators to make advertising analysis relevant and age-appropriate.
• Real-World Media Connection
  Uses ad-style text similar to what students encounter online and on social platforms.
• Short, Focused Writing Practice
  One-sentence explanations build clarity without overwhelming writers.
• Flexible Classroom Use
  Works well in ELA, media literacy, technology education, or digital citizenship lessons.

This printable worksheet helps students strengthen skills in close reading, tone analysis, and critical evaluation of persuasive text. By identifying phrases that may be AI-generated, learners gain awareness of how algorithms shape modern advertising and influence choices. It’s a practical, no-prep resource that works smoothly in both classroom and homeschool settings while supporting informed, responsible media consumption.

This worksheet is part of our Spotting AI Worksheets collection.