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Prompts for Creating Learning Outcomes
Core Learning Outcome Rewriter(3 Versions)
Create one learning outcome for a lesson on [insert topic], written in three clear, age-appropriate versions, each starting with “To be able to…”, using my lesson aims, example questions [insert questions], and key ideas so I can choose the best phrasing for [insert age/key stage]
Differentiated Wording Generator
Based on my lesson content on [insert topic], produce one intended learning outcome expressed in three different accessible phrasings, all beginning with “To be able to…”, ensuring the wording fits the understanding level of [insert age/key stage] and includes any essential vocabulary or concepts I list [insert details].
Clarity & Simplicity Outcome Rewriter
Rewrite one learning outcome for a lesson on [insert topic] in three versions of increasing clarity and simplicity, all starting with “To be able to…”, using my teacher questions, success criteria, and misconceptions [insert examples] to make them suitable for all learners, including EAL/SEN
Inquiry/Concept Outcome Rephraser
Take my intended learning goal for [insert topic] and produce three different ways of wording the same learning outcome, all starting with “To be able to…”, guided by the central question [insert inquiry question], planned activities, and any age-related language constraints [insert details]
Skill-Focused Outcome Variations
Using the learning skill I want students to develop (e.g., identify, explain, compare) for [insert topic], generate one learning outcome written in three alternative versions, each beginning with “To be able to…”, ensuring the language matches [insert age/key stage] and supports universal access
Full Prompt - Learning Outcomes
“Act as an experienced UK/IB classroom teacher aligned with UK best teaching practice and create one precise, measurable learning outcome for my lesson on [insert topic], written in 2–3 alternative versions of the same outcome, each beginning with ‘To be able to…’, ensuring the outcome is skills-based, achievable within a single lesson, aligned with the required knowledge components, free from activities, accessible for all learners (including EAL/SEN), appropriately challenging, and informed by the success criteria, key questions, misconceptions, and age group I provide here: [insert details]
Create your own prompts using the following keywords and sentance starters
Keywords:
Skills-based, measurable, single outcome, knowledge components, age-appropriate, student-friendly, accessible for all learners, EAL/SEN inclusive, stretch and challenge, success criteria, misconceptions, key questions, cognitive skills (identify/explain/analyse/compare/create), precise wording, assessment-ready, avoids activities, procedural knowledge, conceptual understanding, Best practice aligned, scaffolded, clear language, high expectations
Sentence starters:
“Create one precise learning outcome for [topic]…”, “Write one skills-based outcome using the skill [verb]…”, “Produce one outcome in three versions starting with ‘To be able to…’…”, “Generate a student-friendly, age-appropriate outcome for [year group]…”, “Create one outcome aligned to these key ideas [insert]…”, “Write one outcome addressing these misconceptions [insert]…”, “Generate a TLAG-aligned outcome achievable in one lesson….