Brisk Prompt Library

Write me a Choose your own Adventure story where the reader makes decisions based on [topic]. Be specific about the topic and add as many details as you would like.

Turn this unit into a Netflix-style season arc with titles, summaries, and cliffhangers.

Create [#] sentences with grammatical errors so [grade level] students can identify and correct the errors.

Create a reflective letter profiling yourself as a writer. In your letter to me, include the following: strengths, challenges and areas to grow. Include reflections on your process of writing and what you learned about yourself through the process of writing.

Create a lesson plan for music theory class introducing jazz rhythms in music composition. Include opportunities for students to practice both listening and identifying music composition and writing music. Include definitions and details for any examples or resources listed in the lesson.

Step 1: Develop 4 sets of short highly engaging literary reading passages that [grade level] students can use to identify theme. Each passage needs to have one two-part multiple choice question. Part one needs to be multiple choice at DOK 2 and have students identify the theme of the passage. Part two needs to be multiple choice at DOK 2 or 3 and have students choose a piece of evidence to support the theme from part one. Step 2. Ask for an answer key that also includes a rationale for each answer choice written so teachers can use it to explain theme and evidence to students.

Write a short story where students follow clues related to the scientific method to solve a mystery or uncover a scientific discovery.

Write a short story where students follow clues related to the scientific method to solve a mystery or uncover a scientific discovery.

Create an assignment that is challenging for [grade level] students who have a strong understanding of [topic], but also provides support and scaffolding for students who are struggling with the material. Develop this assignment so that I may have [#] stations in my classroom. Make the stations so that when they master this station they go to another station based on their needs. Students may or may not visit all stations based on their needs.

Create a quiet time activity for middle school kids on the last day of school