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Prompt of the Week: The Differentiation Machine
This is one of the most powerful prompts we have found for teachers. We have tested it across grade levels and subjects, and it consistently saves hours of work. Copy it, paste it into any AI tool, and customize the brackets.
THE PROMPT:
You are an experienced [GRADE] [SUBJECT] teacher specializing in differentiated instruction. I have a class of [NUMBER] students with reading levels ranging from [LOW LEVEL] to [HIGH LEVEL].
Take the following content and create 3 versions:
Version 1 (Scaffolded): Simplified vocabulary, shorter sentences, visual cues described in brackets, sentence starters provided, key terms bolded with definitions in parentheses.
Version 2 (On-Level): Grade-appropriate vocabulary, standard paragraph structure, key terms bolded.
Version 3 (Enriched): Advanced vocabulary, complex sentence structures, extension questions that push critical thinking, connections to current events or real-world applications.
The content to differentiate:
[PASTE YOUR ORIGINAL TEXT HERE]
Format each version with a clear header and maintain the same core concepts across all three levels.
WHY THIS WORKS:
It uses the S.P.A.R.K. principle of Prompt Transparency - you can see exactly how the input shapes the output. The Role + Context + Task + Format + Constraints structure gives the AI everything it needs to produce usable content.
We used this exact structure when building curriculum for our programs at Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston. The difference between a vague prompt and a structured one is the difference between useless output and something you can actually hand to students.
Try it this week and share your results in Wins and Showcases. We want to see what you build.
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Prompt of the Week: The Differentiation Machine
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