Module 6 – Talking to AI (Prompts!)
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Good Prompts vs Confusing Prompts 🆚

Learn the art of asking AI brilliant questions — with real examples you can steal!

Good vs Confusing Prompts 🆚

The Prompt Improvement Game

Let's take bad prompts and make them brilliant!

🎓 School Homework Example

Bad prompt 😬:

"Help me with my homework"

AI has NO idea what subject, what topic, what level, what format, what you already know!

Better prompt 😊:

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"I'm 12 years old studying for a science test on photosynthesis.
Explain how photosynthesis works in:
- 1 simple sentence summary
- 5 bullet points of key facts
- One real-life analogy I can relate to
Keep it friendly and easy to understand"

🎮 Minecraft Building Example

Bad prompt 😬:

"Build me something cool"

Cool to who? What size? What materials? Where?

Better prompt 😊:

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"Give me step-by-step instructions to build a medieval castle in Minecraft.
Include:
- The materials I'll need
- 5 building steps in order
- 3 cool detail ideas to make it look amazing
I'm an intermediate builder who has played for 2 years"

📖 Story Writing Example

Bad prompt 😬:

"Write a story"

Better prompt 😊:

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"Write a funny 3-paragraph story about:
- Main character: a robot called Bob who wants to be a chef 🤖👨‍🍳
- Problem: Bob keeps confusing recipes (makes pasta with chocolate sauce)
- Ending: Bob accidentally invents an amazing new dish
Make it silly, light-hearted, and suitable for kids aged 10-12"

The 5-Step Prompt Checklist ✅

Before sending a prompt, check:

  1. ☑️ Is it specific about what I want?
  2. ☑️ Have I stated the audience (who it's for)?
  3. ☑️ Have I specified the format (list, steps, paragraph)?
  4. ☑️ Have I given context (why you need it)?
  5. ☑️ Have I asked for the right length?

💡 Pro Tip: Iterate!

If the first response isn't perfect, follow up:

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"That's good! Can you make it funnier?"
"Can you simplify the language for a 10-year-old?"
"Add an example using soccer"
"Make it shorter — just 3 bullet points"

AI conversation is a back-and-forth — keep going until it's perfect!

Quick check

01/3
Which is the BEST prompt to ask AI for homework help?