Constraint Builder

This worksheet teaches students how to strengthen vague prompts by adding constraints-specific requirements that direct the AI’s length, tone, style, or perspective. Each “Before” prompt is extremely basic, and students rewrite it using 3-4 constraints to make it clear and targeted. By doing this, learners see how well-chosen constraints guide the AI toward a more focused, useful response. Reflection questions encourage metacognition about which constraints were easiest to use and how they changed the AI’s likely output.

Curriculum Matched Skills

Writing – Adding Detail and Structure

Technology Literacy – Using Constraints to Guide AI Output

Critical Thinking – Making Purposeful Prompt Decisions

English Language Arts – Tone, Style, and Perspective Awareness

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