20 Ready-to-Use Prompt Templates

Context: I'm a Grade [X] [Subject] teacher in a Kenyan public school following the CBC (now CBE) curriculum. My class has [N] learners with mixed ability. Objective: Design a single [DURATION]-minute lesson that teaches "[SUB-STRAND]". Style: Practical, learner-centred, activity-based. Tone: Professional — my HOD will review it. Audience: The plan is for me; the lesson itself is for Grade [X] learners. Response format: KICD-style lesson plan with these sections — Specific Learning Outcomes, Key Inquiry Questions, Learning Resources, Introduction (5 min), Lesson Development ([X] min), Conclusion (5 min), Assessment, Reflection.

Context: I teach Grade [X] [Subject] in Kenya under the CBC (now CBE) framework. Objective: Generate an assessment rubric for the learning outcome "[LEARNING OUTCOME]". Style: Clear, observable descriptors — no jargon. Tone: Professional. Audience: Other CBC teachers who will apply this rubric consistently. Response format: Markdown table with 4 columns (Below Expectations, Approaching Expectations, Meeting Expectations, Exceeding Expectations) and 3-5 rows, one per criterion. Each cell describes what the learner does or produces at that level.

Context: I'm a Grade [X] class teacher writing an end-of-term progress message to a parent about [CHILD'S FIRST NAME]. Objective: Write a parent update summarising the child's progress in [SUBJECT/SUBJECTS]. Style: Specific, warm, honest. Tone: Encouraging but candid — this parent trusts me to tell the truth. Audience: A working parent who may not have time to read long messages. Response format: A single paragraph of 80-100 words. Highlight [STRENGTH]. Flag [AREA FOR IMPROVEMENT]. End with one concrete action the parent can take at home over the holiday.

Context: I teach Grade [X] [Subject] and need practice questions covering "[TOPIC]". Objective: Generate 10 questions differentiated by difficulty. Style: Clear, exam-ready. Tone: Academic. Audience: Grade [X] learners of mixed ability. Response format: Three sections — "Foundation (AE level)" with 4 questions, "Core (ME level)" with 4 questions, "Stretch (EE level)" with 2 questions. Include answer key at the end. Use Kenyan contexts in the word problems (e.g. M-Pesa, matatu fares, chapati prices).

Context: I'm a Grade [X] student in Kenya and I'm stuck on "[TOPIC]" in [SUBJECT]. Objective: Explain this topic to me as if I'm 14 years old, then show me a worked example. Style: Simple, with analogies from Kenyan life. Tone: Friendly, patient. Audience: A curious student who wants to actually understand, not just memorise. Response format: (1) One-sentence definition. (2) An analogy a Kenyan teenager would recognise. (3) The core idea in 3 bullet points. (4) One fully worked example. (5) A mini-quiz of 3 questions for me to try (with answers hidden at the bottom).

Context: I'm a Grade [X] student preparing for my [SUBJECT] [EXAM TYPE]. I have [N] days left. I've covered [TOPICS I KNOW] but I'm weak on [WEAK TOPICS]. Objective: Build me a realistic day-by-day revision plan for the next [N] days. Style: Structured, no busy-work. Tone: Coach-like — firm but supportive. Audience: A learner juggling school and home responsibilities (2 hours max per day). Response format: A day-by-day table with columns for Day, Date, Topic, Activity (read/practice/quiz), Duration. Include one rest day. End with a 3-point "day-before-exam checklist".

Context: I need to write a [WORD COUNT]-word essay on "[TOPIC]" for [SUBJECT / CLASS]. Objective: Help me plan and scaffold — I'll write the actual essay myself (I need to learn). Style: Analytical; I want to make my own argument. Tone: Academic. Audience: My teacher. Response format: (1) Three possible thesis statements for me to choose from. (2) A 5-paragraph outline with headings, key claims, and types of evidence I should look for — but DO NOT write the essay itself. (3) A list of 10 good search-engine queries I could use to research each section.

Context: I'm Grade [X]. I just read a passage / chapter / article [PASTE TEXT BELOW]. Objective: Check my understanding by giving me a summary at my level, then 5 discussion questions. Style: Clear, no jargon. Tone: Friendly tutor. Audience: A Grade [X] reader. Response format: (1) Plain-English summary in 5 bullet points. (2) Two words I might not know, with simple definitions. (3) Five comprehension questions — 2 "what happened?", 2 "why?", 1 "what would you have done?". TEXT: [PASTE THE PASSAGE HERE]

Context: I'm a parent in Kenya. My Grade [X] child has homework on "[TOPIC]" and is stuck. I don't remember this topic well myself. Objective: Don't give the answer. Teach me what to ASK my child so they arrive at the answer themselves (Socratic method). Style: Step-by-step. Tone: Warm, practical. Audience: A parent who has 20 minutes to help, not an hour. Response format: (1) A 3-sentence refresher for me on what the topic actually is. (2) A sequence of 5 questions I can ask my child, in order, from easiest to hardest. (3) What to do if my child is still stuck after the 5 questions.

Context: I have [NUMBER] children in grades [X, Y, Z] in Kenya. We have [HOURS] of focused study time per weekday evening and [HOURS] on weekends. Objective: Design a realistic weekly study schedule that covers all their subjects with priority on their weak areas: [WEAK AREAS PER CHILD]. Style: Structured, realistic, humane. Tone: Practical. Audience: A working parent and the children. Response format: A week-view table (Mon-Sun) with time blocks. Include buffer time, one family activity, and at least one full rest block per week. End with 3 specific "check-in questions" I should ask each child at the end of the week.

Context: I'm a parent. The teacher reported that my child "[TEACHER'S CONCERN]" this term. Objective: Draft a respectful WhatsApp or email reply that (a) acknowledges the concern, (b) asks 3 good clarifying questions, (c) proposes a specific next step from me. Style: Collaborative, not defensive. Tone: Warm, adult-to-adult. Audience: The class teacher. Response format: A reply of 100-140 words. Include the 3 questions as numbered bullets inside the message.

Context: I work in [INDUSTRY/ROLE] in Kenya. I received the email below. My goal in replying is to [WHAT YOU WANT]. Objective: Draft a reply. Style: Professional, concise. Tone: [Warm / Firm / Collaborative / Apologetic — pick one]. Audience: [WHO THEY ARE — e.g. "A client's finance manager", "My direct report", "A government procurement officer"]. Response format: An email of 80-120 words with a clear subject line, opening, 2-3 body paragraphs, and a next step. Sign off as "[YOUR NAME]". EMAIL TO REPLY TO: [PASTE THE EMAIL]

Context: I just left a meeting about "[MEETING TOPIC]". My rough notes are below — typos, half-sentences, everything. Objective: Turn this into a clean meeting summary I can send to attendees. Style: Professional. Tone: Neutral. Audience: Meeting attendees, some of whom were distracted or absent. Response format: Four sections — Attendees & date, Decisions made, Action items (with owner + deadline), Open questions. Max 200 words total. NOTES: [PASTE YOUR RAW NOTES HERE]

Context: I need to understand "[TOPIC]" in 15 minutes. I'm preparing for [MEETING / PROJECT / DECISION]. Objective: Give me a briefing that covers what I need to know. Style: Executive summary. Tone: Neutral, fact-based. Audience: Me (I have a [YOUR FIELD] background). Response format: (1) 100-word executive summary. (2) 5 key facts or numbers. (3) 3 main controversies or open questions. (4) 3 reliable sources to read next. (5) The 3 smartest questions I could ask an expert.

Context: I have a [Google Sheet / Excel file] with columns: [DESCRIBE EACH COLUMN]. Objective: Write me a formula that [WHAT YOU WANT TO CALCULATE]. Style: Clear, with explanation. Tone: Patient. Audience: Me — intermediate spreadsheet user. Response format: (1) The exact formula to paste into a cell. (2) A plain-English explanation of what each part does. (3) One common way the formula could break, and how to fix it.

Context: I have a meeting with [PERSON / ROLE] about "[TOPIC]". What I want from the meeting: [OUTCOME]. Their likely position: [WHAT YOU THINK THEY WANT]. Objective: Prep me so I walk in confident. Style: Strategic, concise. Tone: Candid. Audience: Me. Response format: (1) 5 questions I should ask. (2) 3 likely objections they'll raise, with my best response to each. (3) One thing to AVOID saying that could derail the meeting. (4) A one-sentence opener I could use.

Context: I run a [BUSINESS TYPE] in Kenya. A customer sent the WhatsApp message below. My business policy is: [RELEVANT POLICY]. Objective: Draft a reply. Style: Warm, Kenyan, conversational. Tone: Friendly but clear on the policy. Audience: A frustrated or confused customer. Response format: A WhatsApp message under 60 words. Include a clear next step. Do NOT promise anything I haven't approved. CUSTOMER MESSAGE: [PASTE MESSAGE]

Context: I sell [PRODUCT] in Kenya. Price: [PRICE]. Key features: [LIST 3-5 FEATURES]. Who buys it: [TYPICAL CUSTOMER]. Objective: Write a product description for [PLATFORM]. Style: Benefit-first, not feature-first. Tone: Confident but not pushy. Audience: Kenyan buyers who skim. Response format: (1) A 6-10 word headline. (2) 3 benefit-led bullet points. (3) A short "who it's for" line. (4) A 1-sentence closer that encourages action.

Context: I'm posting about [TOPIC] for my [BUSINESS TYPE] in Kenya. My audience is [AUDIENCE]. My brand voice is [VOICE DESCRIPTION — e.g. "warm and witty", "professional and no-nonsense"]. Objective: Write 3 caption variants. Style: Match the brand voice above. Tone: Varies per variant. Audience: Kenyan [SEGMENT]. Response format: Three captions. Caption A: hook + story (60 words). Caption B: problem + solution (40 words). Caption C: question + invitation (25 words). Each ends with 3-5 relevant hashtags including #Kenya or #KOT if appropriate.

Context: A potential client [CLIENT NAME / ROLE] asked about [PRODUCT / SERVICE] [TIME AGO] but hasn't replied. I know from the conversation that their main concern was [CONCERN]. Objective: Write a gentle follow-up WhatsApp / email. Style: Helpful, not pushy. Tone: Human. Audience: A busy decision-maker who has simply forgotten. Response format: A short message (under 80 words). Open by referencing the specific thing they cared about. Re-state the one biggest reason they might say yes. End with a single, low-pressure next step (e.g. a 10-min call, a link to a short video, a sample).