Brisk Prompt Library

Introduce a new word each day and ask students to define it, use it in a sentence, and identify synonyms and antonyms.

Imagine you are a reporter writing an article to explain the three branches of government to kids your age. Describe what each branch (legislative, executive, and judicial) does, including their powers and how they work together. Why is it important for each branch to have limits on its power? Use examples to show how checks and balances keep our government fair and balanced. Make your article interesting and easy to understand!

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.

Turn this practice test into an escape room that my 5th grade students can complete in 30 minutes and not require any additional materials.

Create a presentation on the rate of change of momentum in AP Physics 1. Include opportunities for students to practice concepts and discuss.

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

Create an emoji story for [grade level] over [topic]

Create a short paragraph with implicit information so [grade level] students can make inferences about the characters, setting, or events.

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

Create an escape room covering linear equations that doesn’t require any additional materials.