What Exactly Is a ChatGPT Prompt?

This worksheet introduces students to the concept of a prompt-what it is, why it matters, and how it affects the AI’s response. The passage explains that clearer, more detailed prompts lead to better answers, while vague ones create confusion. Students answer multiple-choice questions to check comprehension and reinforce key ideas about prompt clarity, purpose, and effectiveness. This serves as an accessible foundation for understanding how AI communication works.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Informational Text Comprehension

Technology Literacy – Understanding AI Interaction

Critical Thinking – Identifying Clear vs. Vague Instructions

ELA Test Prep – Multiple-Choice Analysis

This worksheet is part of our Writing a Good AI Prompt collection.